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Nik Rabinowitz's best holiday ever? His entire life before kids
Favourite hotel? The Drake, Toronto. Cool vibe. Theatre. And every room has a book titled God is Very Disappointed in You. Inspirational. What I think when I see South Africans abroad? “I hope they talk smack about me in Afrikaans.” Bucket-list...

The Etias scheme is coming and UK travellers will have to pay €20 visit Europe
15 The new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (Etias) visa-waiver system for British travellers (and other nationals of third countries) wishing to visit Europe is due to be rolled out in the last quarter of 2026. The cost of the...

UK tourists issued blue and burgundy passport warning for 29 countries
Brits who fail to ensure their passport requirements match the European Union destinations they're flying to could see themselves turned away. British tourists are being warned over travelling to 29 countries with their burgundy or blue passports....

Latest UK passport rules for all travel to the EU
Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 07:00, 26 Jul 2025 If you are heading on holiday soon - or travelling for business - you will need to sure you can legally travel to one of 29 countries. Whilst UK passport holders may have a passport to...

Artistic License: Martin Mooney
Photography: Simon Watson by Penny McCormick Irish artist Martin Mooney on royal tours and finding inspiration in Donegal … If visiting London, a fascinating exhibition for plein air painting enthusiasts is The King’s Tour Artists in the State...

UK passport warning for travel to 29 countries
UK passport holders are being warned that if they don't meet a certain criteria when travelling to one of 29 countries, they could find themselves in hot water. The Foreign Office has directed people to the site, Your Europe, if you're travelling...

Travel: This overshadowed European capital was formed by crusades and shaped by the Reformation
By Dennis Lennox, CP Contributor Sunday, July 20, 2025 A view of the Old Town in Riga, the capital of Latvia. | Dennis LennoxRIGA, Latvia — The spires and pinnacles of old churches rise above cobblestone streets lined with red-brick buildings and...

UK Blue Badge holders issues message if going on holiday abroad
If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or you suffer from a hidden illness such as dementia, autism or Parkinson's, you might be eligible for a Blue Badge. This badge allows you to park...

UK Blue Badge holders issued message if going on holiday abroad
Linda Howard Money and Consumer Writer and Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 12:16, 26 Jul 2025Updated 12:18, 26 Jul 2025 If you have a physical disability or health condition that affects your ability to walk safely, or you suffer from a...

UK passport holders face major change at EU airport security from October 12
A travel expert has issued a warning to all British passport holders planning a European getaway from October 12 onwards. Vix Aguilera, an ATOL and ABTA-protected UK travel agent, took to TikTok to reveal alterations being implemented to eGates,...

Brits visiting Spain, France & Greece face holiday heartbreak if they don't make 5 checks
Brits visiting popular holiday spots across Europe could soon be turned away at the border if they don't have a travel permit. Anyone travelling on a British passport will need a new document before heading to the Schengen area, which includes 29...

France holidaymakers could be turned away for these five reasons
People from the UK heading to France, Spain and other destinations may soon be denied entry if they fail to obtain a travel permit. New rules post-Brexit mean anyone travelling on a British passport will require the document before travelling to...

airBaltic names aircraft after Baltic cities in public-inspired tribute
airBaltic has launched a new initiative to name its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania, following a public vote in August 2024. The first three aircraft now bear the names of the Baltic capitals: Riga (YL-ABN,...

Zalgiris v Linfield RECAP as Irish League champions draw in Lithuania as Dungannon Swifts make history and Larne draw at home
Linfield put in a polished away performance against Zalgiris to earn a 0-0 draw that gives them a great chance of progressing to the third qualifying round in the UEFA Conference League. David Healy’s side settled into the contest well in Vilnius...

Etias: When will UK travellers have to pay to enter 30 European countries?
UK and other non-EU travllers will soon be required to pay for entry into 30 European countries Spain, France and Greece will soon become some of the countries UK and other non-EU travellers will be required to pay to enter under a new travel...

U.S. passport drops to 10th place in global ranking of travel access
WASHINGTON D.C. — The American passport has slipped once again in global rankings, now tied for 10th place on the Henley Passport Index, which measures how many countries a passport holder can enter without a visa. According to the latest report...

GuruShots - Travel Stories
One of the greatest photo games you will ever play, GuruShots is a super fun and competitive online platform (and app) that provides photographers with not only a place to showcase their images, but a chance to gain unmatched global exposure for...

Morocco travel advice issued by UK Government following drug trafficking rise
Morocco is a popular destination for international tourists, especially those from the UK. But an updated travel warning highlights the danger of the drug trafficking trade. In the updated guidance, the Foreign Office warns Brits that illegal...

UK tourists face being blocked from flights to 31 countries over passport rule
After the UK voted to leave the European Union and the government negotiated for British travellers to be “third-country nationals’, two conditions came into effect. UK tourists risk being blocked from boarding flights to 31 counties over a...

Brits dealt holiday blow as EU nations introduce entry fee
Brits heading off to holiday hotspots in the European Union will soon be slapped with an entry fee as part of a new travel scheme. UK and other non-EU travellers will be required to pay to go into 30 European countries as part of the plan. Because...