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Which European airports have the most direct flight connections?

Serving 294 destinations, Türkiye’s Istanbul Airport came out on top, followed by Paris Charles de Gaulle and Amsterdam Schiphol.

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Revealed: The world’s top 10 cities for street food

Surprisingly, Europe dominates the top 10 list, with Paris claiming the number one spot for its street food options.

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These are the most welcoming cities for tourists in Europe

In the global ranking, nine cities on the continent made the top 20 and it was an Asian city-state which claimed the top spot.

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This Parisian spot was just named the world’s best new cocktail bar

De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year.

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Picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands named best in the world

Researchers looked at the colour and clarity of the water, Google Maps reviews, and climate data to rank the best beaches in the world.

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You can visit all the bridges on the euro banknotes in just one town

The original design wasn’t based on any actual bridges, but a town in the Netherlands decided to turn them into reality.

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This European airline is offering free ‘teddy trackers’ for families

Giving them one less thing to worry about when travelling, parents can keep track of their child’s beloved stuffed toy using this complimentary tile tracker.

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The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about

Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year.

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These are the best countries for expats in 2026

In Europe, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg made it into the top 10 – but Panama took the top spot for the third year in a row.

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The most powerful passports in the world for 2026 revealed

Despite an impressive showing from Europe, Singapore claimed the top spot in the Henley Passport Index for a second year.

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9 in 10 Europeans would move abroad – here's where they'd go

After polling 2,000 adults across France, Germany, Italy and the UK, Spain emerged as the top choice for would-be expats considering starting a new life in a different country.

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These are the safest solo travel destinations around the world

Microstate San Marino came out on top, with a risk index of just 0.78 out of 10, while Andorra, Austria and Czechia also finished high in the rankings.

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Think you know aviation and geography? Try these guessing games

If you know your cities down to the metro line and skyscrapers, you might just nail these games from FlightQ.

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Know someone living in Dubai? Here’s how you could visit them for less

Residents who nominate friends and family members to come to Dubai before 31 October can get offers such as 45% off hotel stays and free tickets to theme parks.

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Go on an €88,000 Odyssey-themed tour across Türkiye and Italy

Priced at €88,000 per person, travellers will sail on a private yacht around islands featured in the Homeric epic and visit historic sites like the ancient city of Troy.

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Social media is ruining travel’s element of surprise, survey reveals

More than two-thirds of travellers have arrived at a destination for the first time only to find it feels familiar because of the amount of research they did before their trip.

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I flew on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like

Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.

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Emirates unveils ‘game-changing’ headrest across economy class

The U-dream headrest supports your neck and head so you can sleep easier.

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Tourist visa fees: What EU travellers can expect to pay

Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.

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Airline stopover programmes you need to know about

From free domestic flights on Malaysia Airlines to complimentary hotel stays with Etihad Airways, these carriers are giving you a good reason to extend your layover.

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