Liam Gilliver

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‘Weirdly fascinating’: Why travel to Transnistria has gone viral

The mini Soviet nation remains internationally unrecognised, but it seems tourists can’t get enough.

27 October 2025

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Why Europe’s water crisis will cost millions and drive climate crisis

Europe’s ‘strained’ energy and water system could slash GDP by up to eight per cent in high-income countries.

27 October 2025

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Why are Europeans desperate to see the Northern Lights this winter?

A solar phenomenon has led to ‘extraordinarily high’ demand for a quadfecta of prime-positioned destinations.

26 October 2025

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Extinction rates have slowed. But are humans off the hook?

Researchers have warned that the findings should not be used as a ‘carte blanche’ for destructive human behaviour.

24 October 2025

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Ranked: Which EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste?

In 2023, the EU generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in Europe, equivalent to 177.8kg per inhabitant.

23 October 2025

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Iceland has just found its first mosquito. Is climate change to blame?

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

22 October 2025

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Eurostar unveils double-decker trains: Here’s all you need to know

The huge investment comes after several companies risk dismantling Eurostar’s monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

22 October 2025

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How rewilding efforts have become Ukraine’s ‘beacon of hope’

Amid Russia’s invasion, rewilding efforts have emerged as a ‘much-needed symbol of resilience’ for Ukraine.

22 October 2025

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Europe home to the safest country for travellers, say US tourists

Europe has retained its safe reputation in a new travel report, but last year’s winner has been de-throned.

21 October 2025

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These EU countries have been crowned the best for digital nomads

Europe has dominated the league tables as researchers rank the best countries in the world for remote workers.

20 October 2025

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Sea levels rising faster than they have in 4,000 years, study warns

Melting glaciers and thermal expansion are driving the ‘acceleration’ of sea level rise to record levels.

20 October 2025

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Meet the travellers flocking to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

Following the Taliban resurgence in 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed an unexpected boom in tourism - but is it really wise to visit?

19 October 2025

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Japan breaks visitor records as highest-ever hotel tax gets approval

Japan's popularity continues to surge despite concerns of pollution, anti-social behaviour and 'human traffic jams'.

18 October 2025

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‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

18 October 2025

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World’s most powerful passports: US falls from top 10 in historic low

America’s passport power has plummeted to an all-time low, while Europe retains its stronghold thanks to visa-free access.

17 October 2025

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This Spanish hotspot just banned new tourist rentals and party boats

Mallorca has been the epicentre of Spain’s overtourism row for years, but things may soon change in the capital city.

16 October 2025

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Greenland is ‘shrinking’ and drifting northwest. Here’s why

Prehistoric changes and accelerating climate change are ‘shrinking’ Greenland and causing it to drift, new research warns.

16 October 2025

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Iceland sets new visitor record: Is a higher tourist tax pending?

Iceland has witnessed 1.8 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2025 despite reports that its appeal has ‘slumped’.

15 October 2025

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Fact checked: Is Paris really demolishing the Eiffel Tower next year?

Claims that Paris is preparing to knock down its most iconic tourist attraction have gone viral. Here’s why.

15 October 2025

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No longer ‘endangered’: How the green turtle is making a huge comeback

The number of once-endangered green sea turtles has increased by 28 per cent since the 1970s, despite ‘persistent threats’ to their population.

15 October 2025