Rebecca Ann Hughes

Destinations

Oxford or Cambridge: Which city makes a better day trip from London?

Both cities are a one-hour train ride away from the UK capital.

28 February 2024

Travel News

Frustrated by flight delays? Airports think AI might be the answer

Shaving mere minutes off flight times might seem trivial on paper, but it can result in huge savings for airlines.

28 February 2024

Earth News

Tenerife declares drought emergency after extremely dry winter

Some areas have introduced water restrictions including a ban on filling swimming pools and using drinking water for irrigation.

27 February 2024

Travel News

You’ll soon have to pay to see one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks

The flamboyant plaza was originally built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and designed to showcase the best of Spain in its architecture and ceramics.

27 February 2024

Residences

Inside the elegant world of haute couture hotel uniforms

In the luxury hospitality sector, gone are the days of plain shirts and polyester trousers chosen from catalogues.

27 February 2024

Residences

Would you splash out to stay in these unique hotel suites?

If you have a few thousand euros to splash on a night away, you could book a room with a private recording studio or a penthouse that can be transformed into a giant ballroom.

26 February 2024

Destinations

Why destination dupes might be 2024’s biggest travel trend

You might not see iconic monuments or famed museums, but the experience promises to be more relaxing and surprising.

26 February 2024

Travel News

Why flights from Europe might be more expensive this summer

The late delivery of the Boeing 737 aircraft means the Ryanair will have reduced capacity for passengers.

26 February 2024

Ecotech

Batteries made from woodchips could clean up the EV industry

The material will soon be manufactured in the EU and US, reducing dependence on Chinese supplies of graphite.

26 February 2024

Climate

What is the role of insurance companies in the fossil fuel industry?

Environmentalist movement Extinction Rebellion is leading a week-long campaign in the UK targeting the global insurance industry.

23 February 2024

Earth News

Major transport union to strike with climate activists in Germany

Transport is responsible for about a quarter of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions, according to the European Environment Agency.

22 February 2024

Travel News

Eiffel Tower: What visitors need to know about strikes and closures

Striking employees have caused the Parisian monument to shut for four days so far this week.

22 February 2024

Destinations

Nature, restoration, residents: What are tourist taxes used for?

Dozens of tourist hotspots around the world now charge for entry. Here’s how some have been spending the millions they receive in revenue.

21 February 2024

Climate

Why is California struggling to meet its food waste recycling goals?

In southern California, America's largest facility to convert food waste into biogas has filed for bankruptcy because it’s not getting enough organic material.

19 February 2024

Moments

Meet the over 50s travelling around the world on a ‘golden gap year’

New research reveals that older generations have a growing interest in serious travel following retirement, a trend referred to as the ‘golden gap year’.

12 February 2024

Travel News

Passenger rights: Can you say no to being weighed by an airline?

Finnair says their voluntary weigh-in policy is improving flight safety.

9 February 2024

Travel News

French tourist banned from Egypt after false charge of trafficking

The tourist was suspected over a statue she had purchased from the shopping arcade of a luxury hotel.

9 February 2024

Travel News

Spain travel: Rail chaos expected in February amid train strikes

Staff at Spain’s state operator Renfe have already warned they will strike at various points during this month.

8 February 2024

Earth News

Past 12 months exceeded critical 1.5°C threshold for first time

The global average temperature in January 2024 was 1.6°C above pre-industrial levels for the month, meaning the planet has breached the 1.5°C benchmark for the past 12 months.

8 February 2024

Earth News

Italy’s culling of ‘dangerous’ Alpine bear sparks anger

Brown bear populations rebounded thanks to an EU-funded project, but they are now being culled by local authorities.

7 February 2024