Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

Escape the crowds: The best day trips from Venice

It’s simple to hop on a water bus or train and take a day trip to a quieter destination.

13 August 2023

Travel News

Portugal introduces unlimited monthly rail pass for €49

Travellers with the pass can take an unlimited number of trips with no time restrictions.

11 August 2023

Destinations

Summer retreat: Inside a ski resort adapting to climate change

As global warming hits, more and more mountainous regions in Europe are relying on their aestival attractions to entice holidaymakers.

30 July 2023

Travel News

Sicily wildfires: Tourists evacuated and airport closed

The heatwave that has been scorching southern Europe has increased the risk of fires and heat-related deaths in Italy.

28 July 2023

Travel News

All the countries where wildfires are raging in Europe

Blazes have broken out in several areas that are popular tourist hotspots.

27 July 2023

Earth News

Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery

The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’.

27 July 2023

Moments

Paris, Vienna, Split: The best value sleeper trains in Europe

With welcome packs, bike storage and spectacular views, these budget sleeper train trips are also more enjoyable than taking the plane.

26 July 2023

Travel News

€1 train tickets: How to see France on a budget this summer

Explore the Hauts-de-France region on a budget this summer.

26 July 2023

Travel News

Row-by-row: What is the correct way to exit a plane?

Here’s how social media users think you should exit a plane.

25 July 2023

Moments

What is the most popular country for digital nomads?

One of the best ways of getting information about becoming a digital nomad is by talking to those who have done it before.

25 July 2023

Earth News

Slow disaster: Inside the Indonesian village being engulfed by the sea

More than 200 people live in what is one of Indonesia's fastest-sinking areas.

25 July 2023

Culture news

Barbiecore: Europe’s landmarks turn pink ahead of film release

Europe’s landmarks turn pink ahead of film release on 21 July.

19 July 2023

Culture news

Italy wants fewer foreigners running its museums and galleries

Cecilie Hollberg won landmark court cases to protect the marble masterpiece David’s familiar image against misuse.

19 July 2023

Culture news

Paws in pews: Churches in the UK welcome dogs at services

Some parishes hope admitting four-legged friends will boost congregation numbers.

18 July 2023

Design

Siena Cathedral's 14th-century floor temporarily unveiled to visitors

The vast marble floor is uncovered twice a year for a few weeks.

17 July 2023

Design

The hotels in Europe putting design centre stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says.

16 July 2023

Conscious Travel

Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow

If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect.

15 July 2023

Culture news

Lisa Marie Presley’s cause of death revealed

Presley, the only child of music legend Elvis, died on 12 January aged 54.

14 July 2023

Culture news

France will reimburse you for mending clothes instead of binning them

Fixing instead of ditching is a growing trend in fashion, with clothes producers and stores getting on board.

14 July 2023

Culture news

Europe's biggest festival of Japanese culture opens in Paris

To celebrate Japan World Expo 2025, the official mascot Myaku-Myaku is travelling abroad for the first time and making an appearance in Paris.

13 July 2023