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Jul 28, 20201 min read

Most travelers will be required to wear masks on European flights

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Jul 10, 20204 min read

Why I believe we need to start traveling internationally again

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Jun 30, 20207 min read

What to expect when camping in Europe this summer

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Jun 26, 20202 min read

New 'ultra rapid' train network could be part of Europe's post-pandemic recovery

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Jun 25, 20206 min read

10 things I learned cycling across Europe on my own

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Jun 22, 20201 min read

Passport-free rail travel is on the way as Eurostar launches face scanners

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Jun 17, 20202 min read

This couple built a home on wheels to go exploring with their dog

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Jun 12, 20202 min read

Ryanair removes flight change fees for July and August

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May 28, 20201 min read

Here's how easyJet plans to resume flights on 15 June

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May 15, 20202 min read

Europe unveils plans for border openings ahead of summer tourist season

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May 7, 20201 min read

Eurostar now requires travellers to wear face masks

Mar 11, 20201 min read

You still have time to catch this Eurostar offer for £30 tickets

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Feb 23, 20202 min read

These railway stations have been voted best in Europe

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Feb 14, 20205 min read

How sustainable are planes, trains and coaches on top European routes?

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Feb 12, 20202 min read

This new app pays you when your flight is delayed, but is it too good to be true?

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Feb 10, 20208 min read

The best $50 day itineraries in cities around the world

Feb 8, 20202 min read

These are the world’s most expensive countries to live in

Jan 26, 20206 min read

Why you should consider taking the bus to your European city break

Jan 8, 20202 min read

These are the best citizenships to have around the world

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Dec 22, 20198 min read

All aboard the Slumber Express: family travel by night train

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Dec 13, 20193 min read

7 winter getaways you can book on Airbnb now

Nov 16, 20196 min read

"Why can’t we just be normal again?" A family's journey around Europe in a caravan

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Nov 8, 20192 min read

Can an aviation tax help combat climate change? 9 European countries want to try

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Nov 4, 20192 min read

18-year-olds have until the end of the month to apply for a free DiscoverEU rail pass

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Nov 1, 20193 min read

This couple's cosy upcycled home on wheels has to be seen to be believed

Oct 25, 20193 min read

DiscoverEU: travelling solo with Asperger syndrome and a free rail ticket

Oct 18, 20192 min read

See the art and architecture of Europe as the creators originally intended

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Oct 3, 20192 min read

People can’t stop talking about this futuristic camper van design

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Sep 9, 20192 min read

Revealed: the most delayed airports this summer

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Aug 6, 20192 min read

These are the European airports rated best for cheap international deals

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Jul 26, 20195 min read

EuroVelo: how to explore the Balkans by bike

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Jul 21, 20192 min read

Now you don't need a credit card to rent a car for your European road trip

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Jul 15, 20195 min read

Where to travel based on your favourite Rihanna song

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Jul 11, 20197 min read

Quirky rules of the road: how to drive like a local

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Mar 1, 20197 min read

Serendipity: the reward for getting lost on your travels

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Oct 1, 20188 min read

Picking the right set of wheels for a classic road trip

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Sep 6, 20187 min read

Best places for a second go at life’s firsts

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Sep 6, 20186 min read

Top tips for taking a road trip with kids

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Jul 17, 20182 min read

This French castle is almost ready to welcome you into a fairytale fantasy

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Jun 10, 20183 min read

This guy has a dream life travelling the world and working as a pet-sitter

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Apr 18, 20187 min read

Highway to hell: road trip fails and how to avoid them

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Sep 22, 20171 min read

These are Europe's most convenient airports for transfers into their respective cities

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May 19, 20175 min read

Where to go in July for 'the journey'

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Apr 3, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for 'the journey'

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Mar 31, 20174 min read

Where to go in May for culture

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Mar 29, 20175 min read

Where to go in May for value

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Mar 8, 20177 min read

Behind the wheel: our best European road trips

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Nov 7, 20166 min read

Must-know travel tips for first-timers in Italy

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Aug 14, 20145 min read

First time Ireland: unmissable Emerald Isle experiences

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Mar 14, 20135 min read

Ireland’s best trips: Ancient Ireland

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Oct 22, 20125 min read

Road-tripping Spain’s Mediterranean coast

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Feb 20, 20124 min read

How to travel in Europe

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Jan 31, 20123 min read

An insider's guide to driving in Italy

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Apr 27, 20102 min read

Ireland's best drives

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