News & Advice

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The exchange student revival – everything you need to know about the return of Erasmus+

The UK government announced plans to rejoin the Erasmus+ programme following talks between UK and EU representative on Wednesday 17 December

Eurostar’s “snow train” is returning to the stunning French Alps: routes, dates, and details

Eurostar services will be whisking skiers to some of France's glitziest ski resorts over the coming months – this is how to get involved

The golden rules of solo travel

We ask our editors and favourite solo travellers for their savviest tips and tricks

Guinness has named 35 pubs that serve the perfect pour – and 9 are in London

The inaugural Harp Guide leads Guinness fans to the right places across the country

Travelling to the US? You may need to submit all your social media accounts

The US is considering a sweeping new rule that would require every visitor, visa needed or not, to hand over five years of social media history

Eating & Drinking

Italian cuisine is so good UNESCO just recognised it as 'Intangible Cultural Heritage’

To earn this first-of-its-kind accolade, the Italian government campaigned to UNESCO for five years – spearheaded by Italian food expert (and CNT Italia editor-in-chief) Maddalena Fossati

Travel Tips

Ranked: the most reliable airports in the UK

A recent analysis of Civil Aviation Authority data revealed some surprising findings on which airports are the most reliable for an on-time festive escape

Travel Tips

Japan earthquake: is it safe to travel amid ‘megaquake’ warning and tsunami alerts?

A powerful earthquake in Japan has triggered severe weather alerts and evacuation orders — here are the latest updates, and what they mean for travellers

Style & Culture

Winter Olympics 2026: how Milan is gearing up for its greatest sporting event to date

As all eyes turn to northern Italy's cities and mountains this winter, we reveal the long- and short-term initiatives going on in Milan

Style & Culture

The best beauty gadgets for travellers

These are the gadgets to covet for future travels, small enough to slip into a suitcase and just as effective as a professional treatment

Inspiration

The 10 most Googled travel destinations of 2025

A look at the places you were most excited to visit this year

Inspiration

How to get over jet lag: advice from the travel editors

How to adjust to a new time zone after a long-haul journey

Inspiration

New Zealand is launching a new four-year Golden Visa

The new visa for foreign investors includes a path to permanent residency. Here's what to know

Inspiration

7 business class seats that are actually worth the price tag

With private suites and gourmet meals, these are business-class seats you'll want to splurge for.

Style & Culture

How early should you get to the airport? The experts weigh in

It’s best to give yourself some extra time before your flight — here's how early you should get to the airport, wherever you're going or whoever you're with

Travel Tips

This Japanese airline is offering complimentary flights

Here's everything we know about the exciting new stopover programme from All Nippon Airways

Style & Culture

You can save 30 per cent right now on our editors' favourite luggage in the Antler Black Friday sale 2025 – here are our recommendations

Including discounts on the popular Icon suitcase range and our favourite overnight bag

Travel Tips

London tourist tax set to be introduced, here's everything you need to know

The tax mimics schemes already in place in other major cities

Travel Tips

Journeys to and from this London airport are about to get a whole lot easier

One of the UK's busiest aiports is set to benefit from an extension to the tap-in-tap-out system, just in time for the Christmas holidays and festive rush

Wellness & Spas

Why do we get more sick when we travel? 24 ways to avoid getting sick when travelling this winter

Top tips from wellness experts on how to avoid illness on holiday

Travel Tips

Eurostar is set to have a cross-channel rival – but how will travellers benefit?

Virgin Group are on track to rival Eurostar's cross-channel train service – but what can travellers expect, and what will it take to tempt Eurostar superfans to the red side?

Travel Tips

The Northern Lights may be visible over UK skies tonight – here's where to see them

Look to the skies on the evening of Wednesday 12 November and you may be in for a kaleidoscopic treat courtesy of a powerful solar storm

Inspiration

These are officially the best places to retire in the UK right now

A new study has weighed up every constituency in the UK to assess the best places to live in later life

Inspiration

Do we really need complimentary WiFi on planes?

One writer explains why she will be staying firmly offline on her flights

Style & Culture

“An extraordinary moment in history”: inside the long-awaited opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum, finally, officially opened its doors on Saturday, in the presence of world leaders and celebrities from across the Middle East