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Copenhagen is rewarding travelers with free perks. Here’s how to participate.
Responsible travelers are rewarded through the fairly new CopenPay program after they engage in good deeds such as picking up trash in one of Copenhagen’s green spaces. Photograph courtesy of VisitCopenhagen/Copenhagen Media CenterImagine a city...

Supercharge your summer holiday with these 15 adventurous breaks
I don’t get it. What’s the appeal of a fly-and-flop holiday? You spend your whole life glued to seats: at home, at work, in restaurants, on a train. Then, when you finally get some time off, you find the nearest sunlounger and sit down. What’s so...

The Northwich business that changed family holidays across the continent
‘Before Eurocamp, we’d go to a cottage in Wales. Eurocamp was my first experience of travelling abroad and my first taste of different cultures.’ Fast forward to today and Chris knows only too well how the Eurocamp experience has changed – he is...

Travellers ditch beach holidays for stunning 'cooler' locations
As the summer holidays approach, folks are gearing up to flock to sunny coastal resorts or enjoy a UK seaside staycation. But, some are bucking the trend and opting for chillier locales as soon as the British heat kicks in. The travel scene's seen...

Sports News | Harris English''s Caddie is Denied a UK Visa over His Past Drug Conviction
North Berwick (Scotland), Jul 8 (AP) Harris English is spending the next two weeks in the United Kingdom for the Scottish Open and British Open, two tournaments that could be critical in his bid to play in another Ryder Cup. His caddie, Eric...
Danish champions FC Copenhagen looking to offload two out-of-favour Nigeran attackers
Danish Superliga champions FC Copenhagen have started preparations for the new season, with squad reinforcements high on the agenda. At the same time, The Lions are working to offload a number of players, including Paul Mukairu and Moscow-born...

Did US kick out a tourist over JD Vance meme?
Is the United States denying entry to foreigners due to political memes? The bizarre question arose after a Norwegian traveller claimed he was stopped from entering America as immigration agents took objection to a doctored photo of a bald US Vice...

Seven tranquil, mild beach holidays without the crowds
With temperatures heading towards 40°C in parts of the Mediterranean basin, the Nordics and the Baltics offer alternative coastal escapes Summer holidays are on the horizon, but with overtourism and extreme heatwaves causing concern in Southern...

Backroads Unveils New Active Adventures for Travelers in Their 30s and 40s
Backroads, the global leader in active travel, today announced the launch of a dynamic new trip collection for travelers in their 30s and 40s. Selected from Backroads’ extensive portfolio, these journeys deliver meaningful experiences for...

Belgium issues travel warning ahead of Budapest Pride amid ban and legal risks
Belgium and other Western countries have updated their travel advisories for Hungary ahead of the Budapest Pride march, warning citizens of legal risks and urging vigilance following the Hungarian government’s ban on the event. Belgium issues...

This Grande Dame Copenhagen Hotel Has A Michelin Star, Champagne Bar, And The City’s Only Indoor Pool
Hotel d'Angleterre Courtesy of d'Angleterre Some very special hotels allow guests to time-travel, transporting them back to a more elegant era when wearing sweatpants and slippers in first class, or showing up to a high-end restaurant in a t-shirt...

Nat Locke: the crisis in the Middle East saw me read my travel insurance for the first time. It’s baffling
And to think that this time last week, my biggest concern was battling email servers to secure an e-visa to Turkiye. I got it, in case you’re wondering, but now the whole trip is, well, up in the air. I’m reluctant to make a geopolitical crisis in...

Ottawa businesses are feeling the pinch of Trump's tariffs
HOLLAND — From the hospitality industry to toys, the Trump Administration and its associated tariffs are affecting local business owners in a big way. Ecobuns Baby & Co., a beloved Holland baby boutique and toy store, is closing its physical...

Irish celebs on holidays this summer: Check out the unmissable sunny destinations
The sun is shining here in Ireland and right across Europe. We have been getting our annual intake of vitamin D as the rain clears up and the temperatures rise, and our favourite Irish celebrities are no different. Maura Derrane enjoyed a...

‘Travel-weary’ Morrissey slammed for cancelling show just hours before the start
Morrissey is under fire for cancelling a concert (Picture: Jim Dyson/ Getty Images) Morrissey has been accused of ‘making excuses’ after cancelling a show just hours before it was due to begin. Starting his career as the front man of the Smiths in...

The 461-billion dollar wedding: How riches of the Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos' guest list tot up to more than the GDP of South Africa, Bangladesh or Denmark
It has been described as the 'wedding of the century', with Michelin star food, foam parties and more stars than the Oscars. But as 200 VIP guests descended on the the church at Giorgio Maggiore, the one kilometre square island would host a total...

EU Finance Ministers Congratulate Bulgaria on Next Year's Eurozone Entry in Special Videos
At an Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels, EU finance ministers unanimously adopted a decision on the adoption by Bulgaria of the euro on January 1, 2026, according to which Bulgaria fulfils the necessary conditions...

Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing silhouetted surfers chasing the ocean-plunging carmine sun, I don’t need to squint to imagine I’m in the Golden State. But my sandy toes and salty hair are...

Sports News | Euro 2025: Wales Team Bus Involved in Road Traffic Crash En Route to Practice
St Gallen (Switzerland), Jul 8 (AP) The Wales team bus was involved in a road traffic crash on Tuesday and its training session was canceled at the stadium where it plays France at the Women's European Championship. The Welsh Football Association...

European Officials Congratulate Bulgaria on Euro Area Accession
The EU Council voted unanimously Tuesday on the latest decisions related to Bulgaria's accession to the euro area on January 1, 2026. This completes the procedure, as earlier in the day the European Parliament also approved by a large majority the...