Category: Travel

A group of Australian influencers purposely tried to get their phone pickpocketed in Barcelona, with the aim of taking a selfie with the thief afterwards. The lads behind the @betheonebt1 TikTok account, which has more than 119,000 followers, chose Barcelona as it is notorious for being one of the worst cities in the world for pickpockets. They explained at the start of their video: “We’re in Barcelona, Spain right now, the number one voted place in the world for pickpockets, we’ve come with a brand new working phone, and we’re going to see if Youngy gets pickpocketed. And then get ... Read more

Harpenden high street (Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS) Stepping off the train at Harpenden station, I was immediately struck by the calm that greeted me. Just 40 minutes away from the heart of London, this small Hertfordshire town feels like a world away. The air is cleaner, the pace slower, and the greenery more abundant. It’s no wonder that for the second year in a row, The Telegraph has named Harpenden one of the best places to live in the UK. But as I walked through the picturesque High Street, with its charming independent shops, cozy cafés, and traditionally ... Read more

A British tourist has revealed one item that you should never pack in the luggage after she was refused entry to a flight in Peru. Cody Stanley, one-half of the travel blogger duo @fortheplot, shared a public service announcement warning against making the same mistake she did. Cody, who has been traveling through Central and South America with her best friend Ellie Blake, was set to journey from Lima, Peru, to Quito, Ecuador. In a recent TikTok video, Cody urged travellers to be mindful of restricted items in checked baggage, reports Manchester Evening News. She inadvertently packed a portable charger ... Read more

Ryanair has issued a warning to those who are travelling from a UK airport today. The budget airline has said there is a delay expected across its network today (August 22). This is due to repeated ATC staff shortages across Europe. Ryanair operates from major UK airports such as Birmingham, London Gatwick and Newcastle, where passengers could experience delays.  The airline has apologised to its customers for the flight delays which are set to affect all European airlines. ATC services, which have had the benefit of no French ATC strike disruption this summer, continue to underperform with repeated “staff shortages,” ... Read more

A popular European country renowned for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture boasting 220 islands is named one of the “best” for island hopping. With 227 inhabited islands, Greece has been crowned with the amazing title.  Travel experts at Planet Cruise analysed key data points – ranging from safety scores to ferry costs and social media buzz – to identify the ultimate island hopping destinations around the globe. Greece also enjoys a pleasant average summer temperature of 26.7C and offers budget-friendly ferry crossings at around £10.  For family-friendly adventures, explore the stunning beauty of Kefalonia or Crete. Partygoers can find ... Read more

A city that’s virtually tourist-free has been hailed as one of Europe‘s top places to live, following glowing reviews from its residents. In a comprehensive report released recently by the European Commission, the Polish city of Białystok was jointly ranked first for having the highest percentage of inhabitants who felt their quality of life had improved. The study covered most European countries, and Białystok outperformed many renowned cities such as Rome, London, and Berlin. Białystok, situated near the Belarus border but far from any conflict, is a hub of Polish multiculturalism. Over the years, Tatars, Belarusians, Roma, and Jews have ... Read more

A corner of Italy will be forever Scotland, where English is spoken with a distinctive Scottish lilt. Hidden away in the hills Tuscany is a beautiful medieval town, whose 10,000 residents retain close connections to Scotland. The 10th Century walled town of Barga has been described as “the most Scottish town in Italy” and “a Tuscan Brigadoon untouched by the passage of time”. The close connections were established towards the end of the 1800s when dozens of families from the area emigrated to Scotland to find work. Today, around 40 per cent of the town’s population have Scottish relatives. According ... Read more

Tourists are being urged to consider swapping trips to Barcelona and Benidorm for an underrated gem in northern Spain. Vigo in Galicia is often overshadowed by more popular destinations, but one traveller has insisted it offers a more authentic taste of Spanish life. Yzabelle Bostyn, a travel writer for The Olive Press, said visitors can enjoy a leisurely coffee and delicious pastry in one of the old town’s many charming cafes. Unlike nearby Santiago which is often filled with tourists and students, Vigo remains relatively undiscovered and more laidback. Tourists are free to explore its museums and shop at independent ... Read more

The Peak District, with its stunning landscape, is a favourite among experienced hikers and casual walkers alike. However, its popularity often leads to overcrowding at certain spots, especially during summertime. Dovedale, renowned for its picturesque stepping stones, is one such example. But a TikTok user has discovered a quieter alternative that offers similar scenic beauty with virtually no crowds. Sam Culley shared his hiking experience through Wolfscote Dale on social media, describing it as “a bit like Dovedale but a lot quieter.” The trail boasts “little waterfalls, great bridges and big peaks” along the way. He suggests starting the hike ... Read more

A record number of passengers were recorded travelling to the 46 major airports in Spain in July – despite locals continuing to protest against overtourism in the popular country. El Prat airport in Barcelona saw a record number of passengers for this month of the year, with 5,381,969 people landing or taking off from the Catalan airport. This is a nine percent increase compared to last year, and 0.4 percent more than 2019 – the last year of normalcy before the shock of the Covid pandemic. Since January, Barcelona has already registered more than 31.4 million tourists, 12.2 percent more ... Read more