Travel

More in Travel

Five Writers on the British Rivers That Captivate Them Most

From paddleboarding Yorkshire's Esk to wild camping on Dartmoor's Dart, fly-fishing the Dove, tracing the Severn and Wye's sources, and canoeing the Tay—five writers share their favourite riverside escapes.

13 min read

Meet the eclipse chasers travelling the globe for a few minutes of darkness

As a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across Spain and Iceland on 12 August 2026, dedicated eclipse chasers share why they travel the globe for just minutes of darkness.

8 min read

Birmingham Airport Baggage Fault: Hundreds Stranded as 'Vast Majority' of Bags Now Reunited with Passengers

Hundreds of passengers were left without luggage after a baggage system fault at Birmingham Airport. The airport later said most bags were now travelling with passengers, while an aviation expert explained passengers' rights to claims.

11 min read

Newry Passengers Locked Inside Station After Late Fleadh Train Arrives

About 30 rail passengers were locked inside Newry Train Station for over 45 minutes after a late-night Fleadh service arrived to find the station already shut, prompting a Translink apology.

7 min read

Bristol Airport Runway Disruption Extends Into Second Day, Reopening Pushed to 08:00

Bristol Airport's flight suspension over a runway defect has stretched into a second day, with reopening pushed back to 08:00 BST amid passenger complaints of poor communication.

5 min read

Lumo Trains Run Toilet-Free on Six-Hour London to Stirling Route

Lumo trains on the new Stirling to London Euston route have been running without working onboard toilets, forcing extended station stops as the operator works with manufacturer Alstom to fix the fault.

5 min read

Why airlines are warning passengers about lithium-ion batteries

A battery fire on a flight to Las Vegas highlights growing airline warnings about lithium-ion batteries, with regulators and experts urging passengers to keep devices in the cabin and handle them carefully.

5 min read

Thousands of rail passengers hit by power failure disruption

Thousands of passengers faced delays and cancellations after a power failure at Manchester Rail Operating Centre disrupted services across northern England on Thursday.

5 min read

Alice Morrison’s solo Highland hike on the Affric Kintail Way

Alice Morrison leaves camels behind for a solo, self-supported four-day hike on the Affric Kintail Way in the Scottish Highlands.

8 min read

Chwe lle hanesyddol i ymweld â nhw ardal Eisteddfod y Garreg Las

Glen Johnson yn tynnu sylw at chwe safle hanesyddol ger Eisteddfod y Garreg Las, o Gastell Cilgerran i Groes Nanhyfer.

6 min read

Meet the people who travel the world one parkrun at a time

A feature on parkrun tourism, following runners who travel the world for 5k events in places from Namibia to Finland and beyond.

2 min read

Threave Castle reopens inside after four-year closure

Threave Castle near Castle Douglas will reopen its interior this weekend after four years closed for inspections, conservation work and repairs. Visitors reach the island site by boat across the River Dee.

3 min read