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Bali cracks down on ‘naughty’ tourists with strict new rules

Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences.

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Escape Europe’s heatwave with these scenic walking coolcations

If you’re looking for a fresher escape this summer, here are a few hiking routes to consider.

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France, Japan, China: Where are the world’s most beautiful airports

The award prioritises “intelligent sustainability” in airport design.

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The quiet coastline where Italians in-the-know holiday

Even in the height of summer peak season, Maratea is a dreamy oasis of tranquillity and slow living, devoid of crowds.

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Everything you need to know about Slovenia’s new digital nomad visa

The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year.

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EU votes to make hand luggage for air passengers free of charge

Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board.

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Tourists in Thailand blocked from crossing border into Cambodia

Thailand has closed its entire border with Cambodia and told citizens there to leave, while Cambodia has downgraded diplomatic ties with Bangkok

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Experts on why the Air India crash shouldn’t make you scared of flying

If you’re a nervous flyer, here’s reassurance from industry specialists, plus a guide to the world’s safest airlines.

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These hidden flight fees can add hundreds to your ticket price

In some cases, passengers have no choice but to purchase these “optional” services.

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How tourism is changing Naples - for better and for worse

2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.

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Airlines cancel flights amid continuing Israel-Iran conflict

A number of airlines have cancelled or suspended services to the Middle East due to escalating conflict in the region.

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New night train to connect 100 European cities by 2035

A new company is launching sleeper trains with entirely private rooms.

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Why airlines are less likely to lose your luggage this summer

Mishandled baggage still costs airlines an average of $5 billion (€4.3 billion) each year.

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The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025 so far

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.

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Thousands of visitors pledge good behaviour on Scotland's iconic NC500

The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists making the famous journey.

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Eurostar plans direct trains from the UK to Germany and Switzerland

The new services are expected to begin operating during the early 2030s.

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These four European beaches are ranked among the best in the world

A Greek beach is back on the list for the first time in four years, soaring up 23 places to secure the number one spot.

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Everything you need to know about packing for a Hajj pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year.

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Europe’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions to watch out for in 2025

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year.

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Revamp of UK’s airspace to make flying quicker and quieter

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.

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