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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued new travel advice for Tanzania, with updated information on visiting islands and coastal areas south of Kisiju.This update follows an alert from the US Embassy on March 21 advising its nationals to "avoid" these regions.The embassy specifically stressed that US government personnel are "prohibited from travelling to these areas without prior approval".A map with the alert was provided to clarify the […]

Massive power outages have swept across Spain and Portugal, plunging millions into darkness and prompting Spain to declare a state of emergency.The blackouts, which began around 12.30pm local time, have shut down transport networks and triggering panic buying across the Iberian peninsula.Huge queues have formed outside shops and banks as residents and tourists desperately seek to stockpile essentials and withdraw cash amid the uncertainty."People are starting to panic. It's going […]

A major electrical power outage has hit mainland Spain and Portugal, causing potential disruption for travellers.Jet2 has issued a warning to customers travelling to affected regions, as well as guidance for those who have been impacted.The airline is closely monitoring the situation as the power outage continues to impact transportation networks.In a statement, Jet2 said: "Check-in will close 40 minutes before your scheduled departure, so please arrive at the airport […]

While leaving your home and loved ones poses its challenges, moving abroad comes with many benefits.Britons relocate for a myriad of reasons and at various stages of life, citing prettier landscapes, a slower pace of life, cheaper costs, and better work/retirement prospects as their main motives.In Europe, countries such as Spain, France and Ireland are British expats' top picks. Further afield, destinations like Australia, the USA and Canada have the […]

British tourists planning to visit Costa Rica have been issued a fresh travel warning due to volcanic activity.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has highlighted an "increasing and significant series of eruptions" currently taking place at Poas Volcano.Costa Rica's national emergency commission has issued a "red warning" for the Poas National Park amid the volcanic activity.The park has been closed to visitors as authorities monitor the situation.A red warning […]

A relocation expert has named 2025’s top destinations for retirees, with Portugal topping the list alongside Costa Rica and Panama.The European hub has long attracted Britons keen to escape the dreary weather of the UK. But Expat advisor Kristin, from the YouTube channel Travelling with Kristin, argued the country ticks several additional boxes on a retiree's checklist.She said the country also owes much of its popularity to exemplary safety and […]

A British airport was forced to close after the undercarriage of a plane "collapsed" following an emergency landing. Emergency services were called to the scene at Norwich airport after a "light aircraft incident."Some flights, including those between the Norfolk airport and Amsterdam, were cancelled and a flight from Tenerife was diverted to Stansted.The airport website currently says that the runway will be closed until 5pm.The airport confirmed flights were going […]

A Jet2 flight travelling from Alicante to Manchester was forced to divert to Barcelona after passengers became disruptive on board.The incident occurred on Friday when flight LS881 was halfway through its journey.Pilots made the decision to land in Barcelona so that police could remove the troublesome passengers from the aircraft.The diversion caused significant delays for other travellers on board.Jet2 plane takes off from Manchester AirportPAThe flight eventually continued its journey […]

British holidaymakers travelling to popular European destinations this summer could face a rising tide of anti-tourism protests, as frustrated locals seek to instil a sense of “fear” among visitors.Fuelled by the impact of mass tourism on housing and daily life, locals in several European countries have expressed their fury and plans to cause a summer of discontent for Britons. Across countries like Spain, Italy, France, and Portugal, residents are increasingly […]