This Swiss city has been rated the most liveable for expats

[ad_1] Affordable housing shortages have led some popular cities to drop down the annual ranking. ADVERTISEMENT Bern has been rated the most liveable city in Europe again, according to one…

Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

[ad_1] The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure. ADVERTISEMENT After a four-hour, lung-busting ascent, we…

UK, Italy, Germany: Travel strikes planned for January

[ad_1] When, where and what disruption you can expect. ADVERTISEMENT Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions. Walkouts…

Schiphol Airport: Over a hundred flights delayed or cancelled today

[ad_1] Travel warnings are also in place across the UK, but no major airport disruption has been reported so far. ADVERTISEMENT More than a hundred flights have been delayed and…

‘No selfie zones’ could save tourists’ lives

[ad_1] Selfie bans are becoming more common in popular tourist spots. Here’s how they save lives. ADVERTISEMENT The selfie craze is now more lethal than shark attacks. A study published…

Thousands of flights cancelled as Arctic storms pummel US

[ad_1] Airports across the country have been impacted by the extreme weather with delays and cancellations. ADVERTISEMENT The midwest and northeast of the US have been hit by Arctic storms…

Blue Monday: How a travel agency’s PR stunt continues to sell holidays

[ad_1] Each time Blue Monday comes around, travel agencies seize the opportunity to market escapist holiday deals to beach destinations or cruises to sunnier climes. ADVERTISEMENT The third Monday of…

How using luggage trackers saved my sanity

[ad_1] My suitcase went missing on an Amsterdam flight. Here’s how luggage trackers helped me get it back. ADVERTISEMENT Full disclosure: after a decade of being a travel writer there…

Greek island’s star attraction at risk of being washed away

[ad_1] A 43-year-old shipwreck is one of the island’s most visited and photographed attractions. ADVERTISEMENT If you search for the hashtag Zante or Zakynthos on Instagram, almost half of the…

New high-speed train linking UK capitals will be faster than flying

[ad_1] It’s good news for visitors to the UK who will be able to travel between two of its most popular tourist destinations more easily. ADVERTISEMENT A new high-speed rail…