Expat

Kiwis, Sun And A Nappuccino: An Experts Guide To Getting Better Sleep While Travelling

A recent survey found that 39 per cent of Brits ranked rest and relaxation top of their holiday requirements this year. Read more

Some French Trains Have New Luggage Regulations. Heres How To Avoid A Fine

Starting from mid-September, passengers now face a €50 fine for exceeding the luggage allowance. Read more

Rail Baltica: Will High-speed Trains Connecting Estonia, Latvia And Lithuania Ever Be A Reality?

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade. Read more

Ecuador, Indonesia, Uganda: Where Can You Visit The Equator And Is It Worth A Trip?

Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries. Read more

Rome Wants To Charge Tourists To Visit The Trevi Fountain - Heres Why

Rome is looking at ways to curb overtourism and a ‘lack of respect’ for one of the most famous bucket list destinati... Read more

There Are Just Too Many Visitors: How Is Bruges Tackling Overtourism?

Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps. Read more

New Zealand Is Tripling Its Visitor Tax. Heres How It Could Impact Nature And Tourism

Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors. Read more

Intercités, Ouigo, TER: France Announces Discounted Train Fares Throughout September

Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales. Read more

Paradise Ruined: Why Spanish Locals Fed Up With Overtourism Are Blocking Zebra Crossings 

In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings to protest too many tourists - but ended up causing a huge traf... Read more

Oropouche Virus Is Spreading Through Travel: What Europeans Need To Know To Stay Safe

19 cases have been reported in Europe so far and the travellers had all been to the same two countries. Read more

What Is West Nile Virus And Should Travellers In Europe Be Worried Following Recent Deaths In Spain?

Five people have died this year from the deadly West Nile virus in Spain. Read more

Prague, Krakow, Dresden: Easy Day Hikes From Major European Cities

Want to mix culture and nature? Try these beautiful day hikes from major European cities. Read more

Sicilian Town Bans Mafia Souvenirs To Clean Up Its Image Before It Becomes 2025 Capital Of Culture

The ban comes as Agrigento readies itself to be Italy’s capital of culture next year and aims to shine the spotlight o... Read more

The End Of Buffet Breakfasts? Hotels Are Getting Experimental To Delight Guests While Wasting Less

Seeing masses of food being thrown away at the end of a buffet breakfast led me to investigate hotel food waste. Read more

Some Spanish Destinations Want Tourists To Leave. These Depopulated Towns Are Inviting Them In

Bibliophiles and cave lovers should take note of these underrated destinations. Read more