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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel advisory for British citizens regarding active wildfires in Los Angeles County, California.The warning comes as "fast-spreading" fires continue to affect the region, prompting officials to update their guidance for UK travellers.A huge fire broke out in the Pacific Palisades before two more erupted: the Hurst fire, north of San Fernando, and the Eaton fire in Altadena.Indeed, 30,000 people […]

Spain continues to attract expats with its welcoming atmosphere, laid-back lifestyle and it's nice, warm weather.A relaxed pace of life too makes Spain particularly appealing for those seeking an escape from the hectic routines they may have become accustomed to.Maia, an expat from the YouTube channel, Tice Travel Time who has experienced Spanish life first-hand, shared her insights into what makes the country special for newcomers.The expat said that she […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh travel advisory regarding the ongoing impact of Hurricane Beryl on the Caribbean countries Grenada and St Vincent and the Grenadines. Addressing British tourists in Grenada, the FCDO gave an update on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. This addressed continuing challenges faced by the islands six months after Hurricane Beryl made landfall in July 2024.Holidaymakers were warned tourist […]

Outdoor experts have revealed England's top pub walks for winter, offering the perfect combination of scenic trails and cosy refreshment stops for the new year.The Seven Sisters and Friston Forest Circular in East Sussex has claimed the top spot, earning an impressive 4.8 out of 5 rating based on over 1,000 reviews.The rankings, by Millets, focus on accessible, routes that feature pubs along the way, with each walk scored according […]

A total of 180 easyJet passengers endured a six-hour ordeal at Liverpool John Lennon Airport after snow and ice caused severe delays, with travellers receiving just "one twirl and a cup of coffee" during their extended wait.The incident occurred on January 7 when passengers bound for Malta were left stranded on their aircraft due to de-icing delays, watching as five other planes were cleared for takeoff ahead of them.The flight, […]

Britons planning on going abroad to Venezuela have been provided updated travel advice after British nationals have been held on arrival into the country.The nationals were held at Maiquetia airport in Caracas and at land border crossings for hours or days whilst authorities in the countries performed checks.Britons have been questioned on the reasons for their visit, with some foreign nationals being detained and accused of terrorism.Whilst being checked the […]

A pair of Ryanair customers have been left stunned after they were told to pay £1,375 in extra fees to check into the airport.Karen Pritchard and her husband had to cough up the sizeable sum after booking return Ryanair flights from Bristol to Dublin for themselves, as well as four friends, via travel agency Opodo. Having had “good experiences in the past”, the couple wanted to save themselves the “hassle […]

Moving abroad is often romanticised, but the process requires thorough preparation as culture shocks often strike the ill-prepared. A French native who returned to Paris after living in the United States has shed light on why many foreigners struggle to adapt to life in France.Having experienced both cultures first-hand, Lucile explained why initial dreams of French living can quickly turn sour for many newcomers."For some people moving to France seems […]

Parents have expressed outrage after discovering dramatic price differences for stays at Center Parcs during the February half-term break.Ian Addison, a teacher and father-of-two from Hampshire, revealed that a four-night stay in a two-bedroom Woodland Lodge at the Woburn Forest Center Parcs costs £429 for the week beginning February 10.However, the identical accommodation surges to £1,449 during half-term week, starting February 17.Sharing his findings on X, Addison wrote: "Does anyone […]