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Travel expert’s advice to tourists worried about ‘overwhelmed’ European cities
As more and more popular hotspots are lamenting the issues created by mass tourism, an expert noted there may be another way for people to visit popular destina
Rivers in England’s National Parks contaminated with medication including antibiotics
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Tourists stranded at Madeira Airport as flights cancelled due to…
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailFlights to and from Madeira are retur
American tourists left absolutely baffled by ‘tethered’ bottle caps in…
American tourists are only just discovering the irritating 'tethered' bottle caps that have been introduced across Europe.The EU made the bottle caps mandatory
UK’s dirtiest beach with poor ‘water cleanliness’ score named –…
When it comes to travelling to the beach you want blue waters, golden sand and of course, no litter. While the UK has plenty of beautiful beaches up and down th
Europe visa: when must I apply for an Etias and…
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London City Airport expansion approved as millions more passengers planned
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe government has approved plans to
UK government approves London City capacity increase
London City airport has won its battle to be allowed to increase its capacity from 6.5 million to 9 million passengers per year. The UK government will allow
Unassuming hotel room door is actually hiding ‘best view in…
A woman was blown away after being shown into her basic-looking hotel room, only to be met with an uterly surreal view.Travel enthusiast Beegee has been documen
Two beautiful European cities debut new tools in bitter fight…
Two European capitals have introduced new travel tools to contain the hordes of visitors and reduce the impact of overtourism on local communities.Amsterdam and
EU’s Entry/Exit system launching in November: Who will need to…
When the EES becomes operational in autumn, non-EU travellers entering the Schengen Area will face new border controls. ADVERTISEMENTThe EU's post-
Scottish government scraps free bus travel for asylum seekers
Getty ImagesCampaigners have long called for people in the asylum system to be granted be free bus travelThe Scottish government has scrapped plans to introduce
