Traffic & Travel News

Drivers have been warned to expect delays this weekend as roughly 17 million vehicles hit the road for the May Bank Holiday, which could cause serious congestion. According to research, Friday has been estimated to be the busiest day of the whole weekend for traffic, with nearly three million journeys taking place.Saturday, May 3, and Monday, May 5, will also be particularly busy with around 2.9 million and 2.8 million […]

A travel warning has been issued to holidaymakers in Greece following an explosion in the city of Thessaloniki in the early hours of Saturday morning.A woman has died when an explosive device she was carrying detonated, according to police officials.Police have launched a criminal investigation into the fatal explosion. Officials believe the woman had intended to plant the explosive at a bank ATM before the fatal detonation."It appears that she […]

The United Kingdom is home to some of the continent’s most beautiful landscapes, with dramatic landscapes and ancient castles concentrated in the north.In northern Wales, the unique village of Trefor in Gwynedd has gained traction after a recent video of the area emerged on social media.TikTok user @Eryrisnowdonia recently highlighted the destination on her platform, sharing stunning footage of its pristine turquoise waters.The clip, captioned “hidden beauty spot,” sent commentators […]

Experts have issued a warning to Britons planning to drive in Europe this year, as they could face issues when travelling across the border.Millions of Britons are set to go abroad over the coming months as they look to make use of bank holidays and chase warmer temperatures in the summer.However, experts are warning that Britons could find themselves in hot water if they do not prepare for the trip […]

Ecuador will introduce new yellow fever vaccination requirements for travellers arriving from four neighbouring countries starting May 12.Visitors from Peru, Colombia, Bolivia and Brazil who have stayed in any of these countries for more than 10 days will need to present a valid yellow fever certificate upon entry.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice to reflect this new health requirement.The certificate must prove that travellers […]

Moving abroad offers an exciting new opportunity, but it's not without its drawbacks. One man who moved to Spain named a number of things he had struggled with in the country. While he said there are many "pros" to living in the European hotspot, the content creator, @alex.jastravel, shared what is less enjoyable. This includes how Spanish people may operate when it comes to service and getting things done.The expat […]

Jet2CityBreaks has announced a huge update to its city break portfolio for 2025-2026, responding to growing demand for cultural getaways.The UK's largest operator of European city breaks is adding year-round trips to Murcia in Spain and Braga in Portugal.Additionally, the company has launched new winter packages to Geneva and Salzburg, designed for travellers wanting to combine city experiences with skiing opportunities.The expansion includes ATOL-protected package holidays with flights from multiple […]

Large regions of Spain, Portugal, Andorra and parts of France have been crippled by a mass power outage - with telephone and train lines inactive as authorities deal with the chaos.Spanish power grid operator Red Electrica has said it is working with energy companies to restore power as quickly as possible after data showed a near-instant, near-complete drop-off in power in just a few seconds.Across the areas affected, shops and […]

British holidaymakers will soon have two new Turkish destinations to explore as Pegasus Airlines adds flights from London Stansted.The low-cost carrier is launching routes to Gaziantep in south-central Turkey and Kayseri in the central Anatolia region.Flights to Gaziantep will operate weekly, beginning June 21, 2025. The Kayseri service will run every Wednesday from June 25, 2025.Both cities offer unique cultural experiences away from Turkey's more familiar coastal resorts.Flights to Gaziantep […]