Tag: Travel

The TUI plane with 193 people onboard had to abort its flight after failing to pressurize mid-air due to a mistake made by maintenance workers. The Boeing 737-8K5 was headed to Kos, Greece, from...

British tourists are seeking winter sun as a response to the coolest summer in a decade. A recent study by the Post Office has shown that 62 percent of Brits feel like they missed...

A British tourist, Paul McDonald, had a frightening experience while on a volunteer trip in Thailand. What was supposed to be a fulfilling experience quickly turned into a nightmare when he was involved in...

Two British tourists are missing, along with 14 other individuals, after a tourist boat capsized in the Red Sea. The boat, known as the Sea Story, was carrying a total of 30 tourists from...

A tourist yacht sank off the coast of Egypt, leaving at least 16 people missing, including four Britons. The boat, named Sea Story, was carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew members when it was...

The tragic death of a British backpacker in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning has shaken the travel community. Simone White, a solicitor from Kent, passed away after being served free drinks in the...

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Kirsty Griffiths, a mother of five from Liverpool, recently had a terrifying experience while on holiday in Turkey. She decided to get a new tattoo at a tattoo salon in her hotel, but soon...

As snow blankets the UK, Age UK has expressed concerns about older individuals being hesitant to use their heating due to the loss of the winter fuel payment. Caroline Abrahams, the charity's director, emphasized...

British Airways Passengers Face Chaos Due to IT Failure Thousands of British Airways passengers are encountering delays and potential cancellations following a significant IT failure. Travelers at London Heathrow Terminal 5 and other international airports...

The family of a missing hiker is seeking help to find two tourists who discovered his backpack after he disappeared on Giant’s Causeway. Lester McLennan, a 20-year-old from Belfast, went missing after traveling to...

Tina Bond, a mum from Harleston, Norfolk, had a terrifying experience while on holiday in Mallorca visiting her sister-in-law. Just a day after arriving, Tina collapsed in the shower, leading to a diagnosis of...

Twenty years ago, I spent a blissful week in a 13th-century mansion in south-west France with my friends around me to distract me from turning 40. Two decades later, with an even scarier birthday...

Wes Streeting, the health secretary, has pledged to safeguard Britons who travel abroad for Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) and other cosmetic surgeries. This decision comes after several deaths have been linked to these treatments,...

Birdwatchers were in for a treat when a rare scarlet tanager was spotted in Yorkshire for the first time, drawing crowds to a residential cu-de-sac. This unique bird, believed to have been blown off...

Winter surfers are in for a treat with new plans to crack down on pollution at official water bathing spots, providing year-round protection. The government has launched a consultation to expand the number of...

Harley Smith and Clint Parkhouse had planned a peaceful family getaway at the Littlesea Haven Holiday Park in Weymouth, Dorset. However, their stay turned into a nightmare after their caravan was infested with bugs,...

One in four Brits travel without insurance and a third have no idea what the emergency service number is when on holiday.New data released shows that the top five categories for claims by holidaymakers...

From September 14-22, Londoners have the chance to immerse themselves in the city and discover hidden gems in their own neighbourhoods. Open House Festival offers a unique opportunity to explore private homes, artists' studios,...

Hillingdon is hosting its annual Heritage Open Days festival, starting on September 6. Venues such as Manor Farm in Ruislip, Cranford Park, Eastcote House Gardens, and the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge will...

Jonny Beardmore, a Londoner, has embarked on an extraordinary journey to hand-deliver 50 postcards to strangers around the world as part of a 200-year-old tradition. Following the loss of his father to motor neurone...

Nigel Farage recently made headlines for claiming a £32,000 all-expense paid trip to America as a way to "represent Clacton on the world stage," according to the MPs' register of interests. This revelation comes...

Old footage of the popular television show Airline has resurfaced on social media, bringing back memories of its entertaining and sometimes heartwarming moments. The show, which followed the daily operations of EasyJet at London...

Tourists visiting Big Ben in London have shared their thoughts on the historical landmark on the online review site TripAdvisor. Despite receiving a high rating of 4.5/5 from over 32,000 guests, there were still...

Paris was not kind when it came to the weather for the beach volleyball competition. The rainy conditions made it feel more like a cricket match at Edgbaston than a tropical beach setting. Despite...