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Moving abroad is an attractive concept for many Britons who are looking for warmer weather, a slower pace of life and new opportunities.For those who want to stay close to their families, destinations such as Spain and Portugal prove to be popular choices.But for those who aren't put off by distance - or very long-haul flights - sunny, stunning Australia is a tempting proposition.Founder of Hostel Gigs Rich Maw has […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has provided updated travel information for holidaymakers heading to Greece. This comes as extreme weather has hit parts of the country and could continue this summer.Flash flooding and storms have battered the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes, with seven people rescued from floodwater.The islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos experienced increased seismic activity in early 2025. Greece is a popular […]

Britons have been told to expect Italy travel chaos as easyJet flight attendants prepare to strike on Wednesday, April 9.The Italian Ministry for Infrastructure and Transport confirmed that the strike will take place between 10:30am and 2:30pm. It will involve flight attendants belonging to the Italian Federation of Transport Workers (FILT), the Italian General Confederation of Labour (CGIL) and the Italian Union of Transport (UIL).According to the experts at AirAdvisor, […]

Travellers planning to journey between London and the Netherlands face disruption as direct Eurostar trains to Amsterdam and Rotterdam will be temporarily suspended.The suspension is due to essential works at Amsterdam Centraal station. Alternative travel options will be available for passengers during this period.The suspension will run from March 29 to April 22, 2025, with direct services resuming on April 23."No direct trains will run between London and Amsterdam or […]

As the weather starts to improve, many Britons will be looking forward to long walks exploring the UK. New research has revealed the most popular coastal walks, with Scotland's Isle of Skye and Aberdeen topping the list as the most searched-for destinations.Isle of Skye leads with 1,610 monthly UK searches, whilst Brighton boasts an impressive 3.6 million Instagram geotags.The study, conducted by clothing retailer FatFace, analysed the coastal walks with […]

A volcano has erupted to the south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, triggering evacuations of tourists and residents in the area.Emergency services evacuated the nearby Blue Lagoon luxury spa just hours before the eruption after a warning from geologists.The outbreak penetrated protective barriers close to the fishing town of Grindavik.Most houses in Grindavik have stood empty for over a year, though some residents have returned following previous eruptions.It is the 11th […]

Drivers are set to benefit from huge safety improvements on major motorways across the UK as more emergency areas get rolled out. National Highways announced it has added an extra 150 emergency stop areas to smart motorways as part of a £390million project to make roads safer. The project began in June 2023 after multiple concerns were raised by experts and drivers over the safety risks smart motorways posed to […]

Network Rail is set to deploy drones which can fly "beyond visual line of sight" to combat trespassers across Britain's railways.The track operator plans to use unmanned craft to patrol long stretches of track, scanning for vandals, graffiti artists and thieves.Last year saw more than 18,500 reported instances of trespass on the UK's railways, leaving 1.5 million minutes of delays in their wake.These incidents cost more than £70million in compensation […]

Italy has tightened its citizenship laws by introducing new restrictions on automatic citizenship by descent.The change announced by the Italian government aims to prevent abuse of the system that previously allowed citizenship claims based on ancestry dating back to 1861.Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said the previous rules were being exploited, with consulates abroad overwhelmed by passport requests.Italian passports are highly prized as they provide visa-free entry to more countries than […]