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Why Brits are swapping Spain and Portugal for North Africa
As flight prices to Europe rise and Mediterranean resorts grow more crowded, British travelers are turning their eyes south—toward the...
Former flight attendant faces 25 years in Sri Lanka drug case
A British former flight attendant faces up to 25 years in prison after Sri Lankan customs seize a record 101 lb of synthetic cannabis in...
Queen of the Skies: The iconic jet that changed air travel forever
Norwegian Jan Morten realised his childhood dream in 1987 when he completed his pilot training in the USA. Jan Morten Ledang has traveled...
Wings of defiance: The story of Afghanistan's first female pilot
Afghanistan’s first female fixed-wing Air Force pilot, Niloofar Rahmani defied death threats, family opposition, and Taliban rule to...
France cracks down on smoking: What are the rules elsewhere?
France is preparing to roll out one of its most sweeping anti-smoking measures yet, as Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin...
Camino de Santiago 2025: A modern pilgrimage in full swing
As the 2025 pilgrimage season unfolds, Santiago de Compostela is once again welcoming pilgrims from around the world. Pilgrims making...
New global flight routes 2025: Major and small airlines expanding
From January to December 2025, the aviation industry is witnessing an unprecedented wave of new flight routes. Loganair, Scotland’s...
Legendary pubs in London where history and mystery meet
These 10 legendary pubs are more than just watering holes—they are portals to the past, where the echoes of pirates, poets, criminals,...
From hostage crisis to luxury: The story behind Stockholm syndrome
In August 1973, Stockholm’s quiet Norrmalmstorg Square became the epicenter of a dramatic event that captivated the world and gave birth...
Backpacking: From the Hippie Trail to flashpacking
Backpacking and flashpacking have evolved from the adventurous Hippie Trail of the 1960s to more modern, tech-savvy travel styles....
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