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Ecotech

UK’s largest solar heat system installed on The British Library

This giant solar heating system will help keep the Magna Carta at the perfect temperature.

16 October 2024

Moments

Northern Lights and penguin parades: Where to embrace nature in 2025

What will be the biggest travel trend in 2025? It’s time to go back to nature, says Vrbo.

16 October 2024

Nature

Two-thirds of Europe’s water supplies are contaminated by chemicals

The experts suggest making water more expensive as a way to cut use.

15 October 2024

Travel News

Bar crawls banned in Europe's party capital

This city is targeting rowdy tourists with a bar crawl ban, costume crackdowns and Airbnb restrictions.

15 October 2024

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Travel News

Where to ski in Europe this winter as resorts struggle with low snow

A ‘bleak future’ has been predicted for the ski industry - but will winter 2024/25 be an exception?

14 October 2024

Travel News

Airline apologises after R-rated film airs on every screen on flight

The airline is reviewing how the incident took place after a movie that was 'clearly not suitable' was aired on every screen.

Moments

Are free flight upgrades real or just in the movies?

From ice-cream sundae carts to mimosas and warm nuts, the perks of first class taste better when they’re free.

Travel News

Safaris, beaches and clubbing: Kenya announces digital nomad visa

The visa is part of the country's plan to boost tourism numbers.

Climate

‘Existential threat’: Can skiing survive on a warming planet?

Skiing faces ‘bleak future’ due to climate change, says the WMO.

Moments

Doing Sober October? The ‘dry tripping’ travel trend is for you

Alcohol-free tours and hotel mocktail menus prove you don’t need to drink to enjoy a holiday.

Moments

I got Thailand’s digital nomad visa. Here’s how you can too

Destination Thailand Visa: Here's everything digital nomads need to know about the five-year DTV.

Climate

Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers

In August, Swiss glaciers faced the 'greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.

Ecotech

Europe’s most promising climate solutions vie for The Earthshot Prize

From sustainable fish feed to environmental DNA, these are Europe's finalists for the global environmental award.

Earth News

Private jet flights to European holiday hotspots spike during summer

Are private jets reserved for business? New research reveals flights spike during Europe’s holiday season.

Ecotech

Vaping waste is a ‘huge’ problem in the UK. Is a new ban the solution?

Last year, around five million single-use vapes were either littered or thrown away every week in the UK.

Travel News

Europe’s coolest neighbourhood revealed in new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

30 September 2024

Earth News

New York Climate Week wraps up: Was it a success?

Fossil fuel companies received €6.3 trillion in subsidies in one year.

29 September 2024

Travel News

Hong Kong hopes these giant pandas will boost tourism

Two cute new giant pandas have arrived in Hong Kong. Can they give tourism a boost?

26 September 2024

Earth News

This Polish reservoir spared two cities from devastating floods

Some have suggested the reservoir should be named after famous Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.

25 September 2024

Travel News

Tips for travelling with a small bag

Aficionados say that packing light can ‘put the fun and freedom back into travel’.

24 September 2024

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