Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage
The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year. Read More
Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained
To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year. Read More
Violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany, forcing an emergency landing and injuring 9
Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people. Read More
Hikers ignored warnings before Mount Etna’s latest eruption, Sicilian officials say
Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide. Read More
Beyond the peloton: Cycling tourism is changing how we see and spend in Europe
Cycling tourism generates more than €44 billion annually for Europe. Read More
Flying to the UK next year? New airspace design promises quicker journeys and fewer delays
The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport. Read More
Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled?
Mount Etna is Europe’s tallest and most active volcano. Read More
Ibiza caps tourist cars this summer: Here’s what you need to know before you travel
The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year. Read More
Seaweed harvesting and midsummer feasting in Sweden helped me reconnect with my island roots
Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden. Read More
Save the Amalfi Coast for spring to escape the crowds and hike beneath lemon blossom
April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds. Read More