World’s ‘friendliest country’ on brink of charging tourists as millions pour in | Travel News | Travel
The world’s “friendliest” country is reportedly looking at charging a higher tourist tax, as it sees over 30 million visitors this year. Japan’s government is considering charging foreign nationals more to enter the country. Japan is often cited as a friendly country, particularly for its politeness, helpfulness, and the concept More...
‘I went on world’s most popular train that inspired legendary book’ | Europe | Travel
People have been left in awe after getting a glimpse of what it’s like travelling on the most famous train in the world, where tickets start at £3,000 per person. Murder on the Orient Express is a 1934 More...
Riverside UK town with £115k homes named one of the UK’s best places to live | UK | Travel
Cornwall’s hidden gem, Penryn, has been named one of Britain’s top places to live, outshining several more predictable rivals. The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide singled out Penryn as an More...
Inside the ‘darkest town’ on Earth that almost never sees the sun | Travel News | Travel
Two and a half hours west of the buzzing Norwegian city of Oslo lies a town that almost never sees the sun. The town of Rjukan is nestled within the valley between two towering mountains, so in the winter the More...
Odd ancient ‘fairy houses’ found in ‘excellent condition’ | Europe | Travel
Archaeologists are stunned after discovering three ancient “fairy houses”, perfectly intact on a Sardinian hillside. Excavations on the island off the coast of Italy uncovered the bizarre 5,000-year-old More...
I skipped overcrowded Cotswolds for a nearby beauty spot | UK | Travel
I skipped overcrowded Cotswolds for a nearby beauty spot — it’s best at this time of year (Image: Portia Jones) I’m a market town girl at heart, adoring twee villages with historic buildings, More...
Beautiful European country that’s 21C in October and 3 hours from UK | Travel News | Travel
If you’re looking for a sunny autumn escape without the long-haul flight, Albania could be your perfect pick. With direct flights from the UK available via Wizz Air, Ryanair, and British Airways, this More...
I explored a mini Gothic castle outside London – here’s what I thought | UK | Travel
Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham is a hidden gem less than 40 minutes away from central London. Despite living close by, my first visit to the property was just last week, where I was blown away by its resemblance More...
Picturesque town named as ‘UK’s prettiest winter village’ | UK | Travel
A picturesque town in Yorkshire known for its charming buildings and scenic walks has been named one of the top in the country during colder months. Settle, in the Dales, is dubbed one of the UK’s “prettiest More...
Airlines warn Budget tax rise could screw Middle England | Travel News | Travel
The UK’s two largest tour operators have warned that holidays could become more expensive if Rachel Reeves increases taxes in next month’s Budget. Tui’s UK managing director, Neil Swanson, More...
