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I visited every country in the world without flying - these are the surprisingly friendliest places

Travelling to every country in the world is already one of the globe's hardest challenges. But for Thor Pedersen, it wasn't quite hard enough.

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Huge change for UK travellers after one-hour delays for some sparked summer holiday panic

Huge change for UK travellers after one-hour delays for some sparked summer holiday panic

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UK's beautiful 'little Venice' with crystal clear waterways and centuries of history

UK's beautiful 'little Venice' with crystal clear waterways and centuries of history

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First look: Royal Caribbean’s $600 million new private destination in Mexico

First look: Royal Caribbean’s $600 million new private destination in Mexico

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'Woman's reaction was brutal when I refused to give my plane seat to her son'

'Woman's reaction was brutal when I refused to give my plane seat to her son'

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Have your say: Should teenagers be allowed to go on holiday with their friends?

Have your say: Should teenagers be allowed to go on holiday with their friends?

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UK's very own 'little Venice' with clear waterways perfect for sunny summer days

UK's very own 'little Venice' with clear waterways perfect for sunny summer days

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Royal Caribbean issues ‘ideal’ location to avoid sea sickness on cruises

Royal Caribbean issues ‘ideal’ location to avoid sea sickness on cruises

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Stop travelling to France and Spain – European 'hidden gem' is worth visiting

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The beautiful city that's 'more expensive than London' for tourists as £600 alert issued

The beautiful city that's 'more expensive than London' for tourists as £600 alert issued

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'Cleanest beach in Europe' is located in popular holiday spot you'd never expect

'Cleanest beach in Europe' is located in popular holiday spot you'd never expect

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Spain makes huge holiday ruling as 65,000 tourist rentals blocked

Spain makes huge holiday ruling as 65,000 tourist rentals blocked

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Secrets of Notre Dame restoration among travel experiences money actually can buy

Secrets of Notre Dame restoration among travel experiences money actually can buy

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I live on the pretty coast with the most Blue Flag beaches in the UK – these are the ones I rate and the places to avoid

I live on the pretty coast with the most Blue Flag beaches in the UK – these are the ones I rate and the places to avoid

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Ten affordable summer holiday destinations where Ryanair flights are STILL under £15 – from beach cities to islands

Ten affordable summer holiday destinations where Ryanair flights are STILL under £15 – from beach cities to islands

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‘Full of life’ capital city to get new UK flights for just £87

‘Full of life’ capital city to get new UK flights for just £87

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Ryanair tickets to be more expensive as airline reveals price hikes

Ryanair tickets to be more expensive as airline reveals price hikes

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The stunning seaside town in the UK that's home to pretty multi-coloured houses

The stunning seaside town in the UK that's home to pretty multi-coloured houses

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The reason you should 'never' use hotel kettle and it's not what you think

The reason you should 'never' use hotel kettle and it's not what you think

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Ex-airport security officer shares 'vital' thing to avoid before boarding a plane

Ex-airport security officer shares 'vital' thing to avoid before boarding a plane

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Historic lido with Olympic-sized swimming pool and waterslide reopens after £130,000 upgrade

Historic lido with Olympic-sized swimming pool and waterslide reopens after £130,000 upgrade

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One of England’s most popular children’s playgrounds is about to get MUCH better

One of England’s most popular children’s playgrounds is about to get MUCH better

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English train station getting £27million renovation reveals plans to open new pub right by the tracks

English train station getting £27million renovation reveals plans to open new pub right by the tracks

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I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’

I spent 48 hours in Europe’s most affordable city — ‘nobody knows where it is’

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Tourist visits 'North Korea of Africa' and declares 'it's just like Italy'

Tourist visits 'North Korea of Africa' and declares 'it's just like Italy'

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All the perks of Emirates business class from free bar to luxury lounge

All the perks of Emirates business class from free bar to luxury lounge

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'I refused to give plane window seat to child - he's not my problem'

'I refused to give plane window seat to child - he's not my problem'

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Will UK-EU talks really result in British travellers using e-gates at EU airports?

Will UK-EU talks really result in British travellers using e-gates at EU airports?

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These are the worst airports and flight routes for turbulence in North America

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Thousands protest mass tourism in European holiday hotspots

Thousands protest mass tourism in European holiday hotspots

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UK’s longest direct rail route cancelled after more than 100 years

UK’s longest direct rail route cancelled after more than 100 years

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Pork pies, goldfish, and a chainsaw: The weirdest items seized at airport security

Pork pies, goldfish, and a chainsaw: The weirdest items seized at airport security

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Bird-inspired £5m adventure play park planned for UK attraction ‘to be a place of wonder for families’

Bird-inspired £5m adventure play park planned for UK attraction ‘to be a place of wonder for families’

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Major new airport rules to make travelling to Europe MUCH easier – what Starmer’s new Brexit deal means for your holiday

Major new airport rules to make travelling to Europe MUCH easier – what Starmer’s new Brexit deal means for your holiday

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Edwardian seaside resort on UK’s sunniest island to be huge this summer – one very famous local reveals where to visit

Edwardian seaside resort on UK’s sunniest island to be huge this summer – one very famous local reveals where to visit

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I’ve travelled the world — there is 1 item that always makes it into my hand luggage

I’ve travelled the world — there is 1 item that always makes it into my hand luggage

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Travel expert reveals countries he'll never visit again - and 2 are popular holiday spots

Travel expert reveals countries he'll never visit again - and 2 are popular holiday spots

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From secluded bays to family-friendly shores, discover the Costa Dorada’s bucket-list beaches

From secluded bays to family-friendly shores, discover the Costa Dorada’s bucket-list beaches

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Flight numbers slashed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

Flight numbers slashed at Paris-Orly airport after traffic control systems break down

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Huge UK city named best place to visit in 2025 and it's not London

Huge UK city named best place to visit in 2025 and it's not London

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Queer travellers are boycotting Florida — but there are other ways to fight back

Queer travellers are boycotting Florida — but there are other ways to fight back

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These 7 travel buys made my economy long-haul flights feel bearable

These 7 travel buys made my economy long-haul flights feel bearable

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The little-visited region that could be the answer to Japan’s overtourism problem

The little-visited region that could be the answer to Japan’s overtourism problem

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‘Knee knockers’ are clogging the London Tube network and commuters are furious

‘Knee knockers’ are clogging the London Tube network and commuters are furious

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Scotsman walks down the street in Spain and gets surprise of life

Scotsman walks down the street in Spain and gets surprise of life

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Beautiful European city with £1.20 pints and free things to see just 2.5 hours from UK

Beautiful European city with £1.20 pints and free things to see just 2.5 hours from UK

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Oviedo - the lush, cooler region of Spain Brits should stop ignoring

Oviedo - the lush, cooler region of Spain Brits should stop ignoring

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Brits urged to visit beautiful country that's 'better' than Thailand with less tourists

Brits urged to visit beautiful country that's 'better' than Thailand with less tourists

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Best river cruises this summer from bargain luxury to women's only sailings

Best river cruises this summer from bargain luxury to women's only sailings

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Beautiful European country 'like Croatia' without the tourists and with £35 flights

Beautiful European country 'like Croatia' without the tourists and with £35 flights

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UK seaside resort plagued with yobs suffers major blow over 'stunning' beach

UK seaside resort plagued with yobs suffers major blow over 'stunning' beach

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The vital emergency phrases tourists needs to know in Spain

The vital emergency phrases tourists needs to know in Spain

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Queen Elizabeth's unusual £1 cure for jet lag and how it works

Queen Elizabeth's unusual £1 cure for jet lag and how it works

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Scotland’s best hidden gems to explore this summer and escape the crowds

Scotland’s best hidden gems to explore this summer and escape the crowds

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Overlooked island in Thailand close to famous neighbour but with way less tourists

Overlooked island in Thailand close to famous neighbour but with way less tourists

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Once-thriving town that’s now dubbed a ‘rubbish dump’ set for new shopping centre & train station in £5bn revamp

Once-thriving town that’s now dubbed a ‘rubbish dump’ set for new shopping centre & train station in £5bn revamp

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Popular resort named among UK’s best seaside towns with stunning castle & Tudor streets to get £20m makeover

Popular resort named among UK’s best seaside towns with stunning castle & Tudor streets to get £20m makeover

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The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic

The ancient market town in the UK that inspired a Disney classic

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'I worked in Tenerife bars over summer - my warning after witnessing a dark underbelly'

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Woman shares 'secret' to travelling to the Maldives without spending a fortune

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Island-hopping luxury: An escape to Sandals Grenada and the new Saint Vincent outpost