Home » News Pick » How Belgium surging tourism industry with visa free entry of 102 countries including United States, UK and United Arab Emirates? Saturday, June 22, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes Belgium, at the heart of Europe, is a prime destination known for its medieval towns, Renaissance architecture, and its role as the...
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Seven things you didn’t know about Stonehenge – and how to visit
Ancient astronauts have docked here This claim gained popularity thanks to Erich von Däniken’s 1968 book Chariots of the Gods?, which claimed numerous monuments, including Stonehenge, may have been built by extraterrestrials. His hypothesis is based upon “interpretations” of Mayan iconography and mysterious landmarks around the world such as the Nazca Lines. The association of monoliths and...
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Can I travel to Cyprus during the Israel-Gaza conflict?
The leader of Hezbollah has warned that Cyprus could be dragged into a war if it opens its airports and bases up to Israel. Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah said that should an all-out war break out with Israel, nations that facilitate their military efforts may also be impacted. “Opening Cypriot airports and bases to the Israeli...
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Ways in which UK vacationers can save this year on travel insurance – Travel And Tour World
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Travel insurance is more than just a formality; it’s a safeguard against unforeseen circumstances that could otherwise ruin your holiday. From medical emergencies to trip cancellations and lost luggage, having adequate coverage is essential. However, the rising cost of travel insurance can be a burden for many,...
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How New Zealand Travel Industry Surging With Visa-free Access To 148 Countries Including Schengen Countries, USA And UK? – Travel And Tour World
Home » News Pick » How New Zealand Travel Industry Surging With Visa-free Access To 148 Countries Including Schengen Countries, USA And UK? Wednesday, June 19, 2024 Reading Time: 8 minutes New Zealand’s recent expansion of its visa-free entry policy is set to significantly boost its travel and tourism industry. As of 2024, travelers from...
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How the ‘least cultured’ place in Britain reinvented itself
It seemed proper to start with the creative backstory, so I begin at the Silk Museum. In the 16th century, Macclesfield was renowned for making buttons. When it became fashionable to cover them in silk, ever-innovative Macc thrust itself into that industry, too. The first silk mill was established in 1743; at its peak, the...
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When will the 100ml airport liquids limit be banished from UK airports?
Which airports have the new scanners in place? In early 2023, London City Airport and Teesside International Airport became the first British airports to roll out the cutting-edge scanners, enabling passengers to board flights without removing liquid miniatures or electronics from their bags. Newcastle, Leeds Bradford, Aberdeen and Southend have also introduced the new scanners...
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The world’s most expensive visas for UK holidaymakers
Each year, the Henley Passport Index measures the number of countries travellers can visit visa-free. The UK usually ranks reasonably highly: in 2024, with 192 countries visitable visa-free, it came third, level with Denmark and Belgium. France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore and Spain are all, collectively, the most powerful, with their passport-holders able to visit...
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London’s 10 best walks – including four Royal Parks
There are many unsung heroes of London – one of the best of them is the Thames Path, a National Trail since 1996, which follows 184 miles of the 215-mile-long river. Without it, London would be a different place. It’s a resource for runners and cyclists, idlers and flâneurs, artists and mudlarks,and above all for...
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What dismal Oxford Street can learn from the rest of Europe
People say it was the pandemic that did it, but it’s just as easy to blame Topshop. Back in the 1990s and 2000s, the brand’s flagship store stood just outside the entrance to Oxford Circus tube station and was the epitome of Cool Britannia. At one point, Kate Moss posed stock-still in the window –...
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The Sussex town fighting to reopen its French-owned beach
“For some of us it has made it feel safer,” says local resident Abi Blanshard. “Some of the dark bits, the underpasses, you can be a bit reluctant to walk through. It just feels a little bit nicer, a bit cleaner, safer. My partner works down at the food bank and the people he’s spoken...
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The five best Thames walks
Best for… A bit of a climb Start/end point: Dorchester Distance: 4km / 2½ miles to 14.5km / 9 miles Map Wittenham Clumps, Oxfordshire’s “twin peaks”, rise 120m (394ft) and 110m (361ft), providing a fine vantage over a lovely stretch of river. Start in winsome Dorchester – aka the Roman town of Doric – where...