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Portugal is one of the most appealing destinations for expats thanks to its stunning weather and easy-going lifestyle.An expat, who has lived in Portugal since 2016, has shared her experience of living abroad, highlighting the kindness of the people. Terry Coles and her husband lived in two different areas of Portugal before settling down in Tavira, a town in the sunny Algarve.Speaking on the YouTube channel International Living, Terry said: […]

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an alert for Britons in Mauritius.Mauritius has closed its international airport as Severe Tropical Storm Garance intensifies, with a cyclone warning now in force across the island.The FCDO said: "Severe Tropical Storm Garance will continue to affect the weather in Mauritius this week. Widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected."Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport will be closed from 7pm local […]

The managers of a historic French theatre have been lambasted for potentially facing bankruptcy after allowing hundreds of illegal migrants to occupy the venue for almost 100 days.The iconic Gaîté Lyrique theatre in Paris has been occupied by a group of more than 440 migrants, which have called themselves the "Collectif des jeunes du Parc de Belleville", and are protesting against the Government for "ignoring" and "abandoning" them.The migrants were […]

Scottish cities have been named the most relaxing places to visit in the UK, according to new research.Inverness topped the list as the most chilled city destination, with an impressive index score of 60.2.Dundee secured second place with a score of 58.1, cementing Scotland's dominance in the rankings. Bath emerged as England's highest entry, taking third position with 56.8 points.The research, by Wowcher, evaluated cities based on several factors including […]

Holidaymakers jetting to or from the UK today should check the status of their flights. This comes as Ryanair said weather conditions, outside its control, could cause disruptions such as delays or cancellations. Poor weather can disrupt flights from all airlines, and anyone affected will be contacted. The airline said: "[Expect] potential disruptions to/from The UK (Saturday 1 March) due to fog.Customers will be notified if they are affected PA"Affected […]

The UK Government has issued a warning to Britons about a high terrorism threat in Brazil. Officials caution that terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Brazil and are urging travellers to avoid crowded areas and public gatherings.The threat is part of a global terrorism risk affecting UK interests and British nationals.Attacks could target places visited by foreigners, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) warned in […]

Ryanair is charging blind and elderly Britons a staggering £50 fee to book flights over the telephone, it has emerged.The hefty surcharge particularly impacts vulnerable customers who struggle with technology or have disabilities, many of whom feel compelled to book by phone due to accessibility issues with online platforms.A new investigation by Which? has revealed that booking a getaway over the phone can cost as much as £50 more than […]

Britons have been issued a fresh South America travel warning due to a crisis in Colombia.In a new update from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), travellers were told to avoid an area that has been gripped by conflict."The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Norte de Santander Department following the declaration of a state of emergency on January 24 and attacks by illegal armed groups in […]

Wizz Air has announced a new route from Birmingham to Rome Fiumicino, set to launch on June 16, 2025.The service will operate three times per week with fares starting from £31.99.Tickets are already available for purchase on wizzair.com and through the airline's official mobile app.The new route marks an expansion of Wizz Air's UK operations, offering more British travellers the opportunity to visit the Italian capital. This comes as the […]