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Moving abroad comes with costs that people expect, such as visas and living expenses, but some outgoings are not anticipated.An expat, who has lived in Italy for over a decade, has shared two taxes individuals may not realise they have to pay when moving abroad.Expat Valeira spoke on the YouTube channel Dramatically Expatic on the additional expenses that come with owning a car.Valeria said: "The number one thing that was […]

Two EasyJet customers have caused absolute chaos with their "disruptive behaviour" aboard a flight from Manchester. The budget airline confirmed that they requested police assistance in response to the fallout over the weekend. Following the incident on Saturday morning, Easyjet's cabin crew responded "quickly and precisely" to make sure anyone's safety was not interfered by "abusive and threatening" actions.However, no further details on the incident was revealed - nor the […]

Ryanair passengers faced disruption yesterday after a flight to Morocco was forced to return to Manchester Airport shortly after takeoff.Flight RK 1266, bound for Agadir, turned sharply left just minutes after departure on Sunday afternoon.The aircraft then circled in the sky before landing back at Manchester just after 5pm. Fire engines were dispatched to meet the plane as it touched down.The airline later confirmed the unscheduled return was due to […]

A series of warnings have been issued to Britons as the UK Government updates its travel advice for South Africa.Holidaymakers are advised to stay up-to-date with the latest guidance as tourists are given specific advice on Table Mountain National Park, wildfires in Cape Town and air travel.Table Mountain National ParkThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advised hikers to research trails and select suitable routes that consider their fitness level."Some […]

Cora Fraser, a 31-year-old teacher from Scotland, started a new life in Dubai five years ago and has fallen in love with the UAE city.She previously lived in Aberdeenshire - which she described as "the middle of nowhere" - and was very keen for a change.Speaking exclusively to GB News, Cora revealed why she chose the Middle Eastern expat haven."I always knew I wanted to move away after my first […]

A couple were stopped from boarding their Ryanair flight due to a post-Brexit rule that made them feel like “criminals”.Paul Mason, 59, and his partner, Zoe Rooney, 47, had spent £1,000 on holiday to Athens to attend a gig of one of their favourite artists.The couple were “extremely excited” for their three-day trip, which they had booked in December 2024.However, their holiday getaway dreams were dashed when Rooney was stopped […]

The top European beach destinations for Easter sun-seekers who can't wait until summer have been revealed in new findings.The research identifies the least crowded beaches with ideal April weather conditions across Europe.By analysing beach sizes, visitor numbers and weather data, Wizz Air has created a ranking system to help travellers find perfect shoulder-season sunshine spots.The study focused on destinations offering both ample space to relax and warm spring temperatures.Nissi Beach […]

In a win for British holidaymakers, a tourist tax imposed in Mogán, Gran Canaria has been suspended.The High Court of Justice of the Canary Islands (TSJC) cancelled the municipality's visitor levy just one day after it was introduced.If implemented, holidaymakers in Mogán would have had to pay 15 cents per night (around 13p) to stay in local tourist accommodations. While this would have been a relatively small sum compared to […]

Britons have been warned that a popular tourist destination in South America has become increasingly unsafe.According to new research, Ecuador has seen the largest decline worldwide in its Peace Index score since 2023.Ecuador is known for the Galápagos Islands, an archipelago described as the "living museum and showcase of evolution", according to the World Heritage Collection.A visitor to Tortuga Bay Beach, a Galápagos Islands visitor site, praised its "stunning diversity" […]