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The one change that worked: I swapped single-parent holiday hell for pet-sitting heaven

Camping trips were miserable, and package holidays eye-wateringly expensive. Then my daughter and I discovered the joy of staying in strangers’ homes in return for a little dogwalkingAfter my marri...

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Hiking an unruly but beautiful new coast path in south-west Scotland

This coastal hiking trail around the hammerhead-shaped Rhins of Galloway peninsula is still a bit wild in places, but it’s an exhilarating introduction to this remote and little visited part of the...

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‘I step outside into a cacophony of nature’: an off-grid escape in the west of England

Among the fields and forests of Herefordshire, a solar-powered stone cottage proves the perfect base for fishing, birding, hiking – and simply beingAny deviation from the beaten track comes with mo...

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The 6 Best Adriatic Sea Cruises

The Adriatic Sea is one of Europe's most popular cruise routes, boasting about 500 miles of picturesque coastline filled with historic walled towns and small islands that span the Italian and Balka...

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These US hotels earned the 1st-ever Michelin Guide Keys in new global selection

The Michelin Guide held its first-ever global Key unveiling this week.The Michelin Guide unveiled its inaugural Global Michelin Keys Selection this week, a distinction recognizing hotels and proper...

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Black, Brummie and proud: a walking tour of the real Handsworth

The Birmingham neighbourhood is hugely significant in the Black British story – a history seemingly unknown to Tory MP Robert Jenrick – as revealed on a guided walk that remembers Nelson Mandela an...

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What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the US government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.Reagan National Ai...

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Air traffic controllers working without pay begin to call out sick, leading to flight cancellations and delays nationwide

A week into the government shutdown, air traffic controller sick calls are beginning to cause delays and cancellations as a number of airport towers and control facilities don’t have enough staff t...

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‘It’s more than a pretty backdrop’: crime writer Ann Cleeves on the magic of Orkney in Scotland

With her latest book, the author moves detective Jimmy Perez from Shetland to Orkney, where she was inspired by the deep history, huge skies and warm peopleFifty years ago, I headed north for the f...

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Like a place in one of his fairytales: exploring Hans Christian Andersen’s homeland in Denmark

With turreted castles, quirky museums and offbeat art, the island of Fyn where the author grew up is a place of myth, magic and adventureIn the mirror I’m wearing enormous golden pantaloons, but on...

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Passports, visas should not be impacted by government shutdown

Passport processing times are back to pre-pandemic estimates.The federal government shutdown reached day three on Friday, leaving travelers with upcoming trips abroad concerned over possible impact...

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Savouring delicious food and autumn sun in Croatia

Kvarner is a European Region of Gastronomy for 2026, and the laid-back islands of Lošinj and Cres are great places to explore its cuisineApart from a few packed-away sun loungers and the odd shutte...

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Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn

Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in StokeBradford is 2025’s UK City of Culture, ...

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Taking a Historical Walk Through Paris with Context Travel

I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. ...

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Jordan showcases MICE and leisure potential to Indian travel trade through FAM trip

Jordan MICE potential was presented to leading Indian travel trade professionals during a Familiarisation (FAM) Trip hosted by Plan B Tourism Jordan and Royal Jordanian Airlines, in collaboration w...

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Airport cyberattack disrupts more flights across Europe

Fallout from a cyberattack that affected check-in systems at several European airports has extended into a second full dayBRUSSELS -- Fallout from a cyberattack that disrupted check-in systems at s...

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European airports continue to face disruption after cyberattack on check-in systems

Several major European airports continued to experience disruption over the weekend following a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, a provider of automated check-in and boarding systems. The attack, ...

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SkyUp Airlines extends Greek routes to Chișinău for summer 2026

SkyUp Airlines (U5) has confirmed the continuation of its direct flights from Athens, Heraklion, and Thessaloniki to Chișinău, Moldova, for the summer 2026 season. The services respond to growing d...

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Flight Safety Foundation to honor industry leaders at 2025 International Aviation Safety Summit in Lisbon

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF) will recognize two senior aviation executives for their leadership, innovation, and contributions to global aviation safety during the 78th...

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Top 10 destinations for Russian tourists in 2025: where they travel and why

Top 10 destinations for Russian tourists reflect a significant shift in outbound flows following the war in Ukraine and the resulting sanctions. While European countries remain largely closed to th...

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VIVA Cruises unveils VIVA UNIQUE: A new era of boutique Italian river cruising

European river cruise operator VIVA Cruises has announced the launch of VIVA UNIQUE, the second vessel under its exclusive VIVA Boutique brand. The new ship will commence operations in May 2027, in...

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