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Amsterdam is sick of ‘party tourists’. It should take drastic measures to stop them

An online quiz is the latest strategy with which Amsterdam hopes to deter nuisance tourists. The quiz is called Amsterdam Rules, and is meant to appear in search results about the city. It asks for the reasons why you desire to visit the Dutch capital. If you respond: for a stag party, a pub crawl or to smoke marijuana in public, you’ll be told that you will be disappointed, because it’s no longer allowed. The quiz is just one in a long series...

No surprises... Best value short haul holiday destination for 2024 has been revealed

A new summer, a new round of holiday destinations to mull over and if you haven't gotten your 2024 plans locked in then read on to potentially save some cash. The Holiday Money Report which ranks worldwide destinations in order of value for money across several fronts, ranging from meals to drinks and incidentals like […]

Update after man and his dog went missing during Grand Canyon visit

The body of a man, believed to be Thomas L. Robison, 58, of Santa Fe, was found in the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park on Friday.

I'm an American living in Italy - the locals can spot tourists just by the way you walk

In a recent TikTok, Rachael Sullivan, from Tampa, Florida, reveals what to look out for when it comes to spotting an American in Italy. She has been living overseas since January.

Iconic meetings of celebrities with presidents and royalty

Did you know these strange and surprising facts about Disney?

Mona Lisa background's real-life location thought to be pinpointed for the first time

The studies resulting in this finding have the potential to be groundbreaking in art history.

What are the differences between expats and immigrants?

Imagine leaving the country where you were born and lived for years of your life, possibly even decades, to start a new life elsewhere. You’ve likely heard the terms before and perhaps even thought they were the same thing, however, "expats" and "immigrants" are actually two distinct groups. While the two do have commonalities, many things differentiate them. Whether you fall into one of these groups yourself, know someone who does, or are simply curious about the words you hear in the news, this guide will break down the characteristics of each group for you. Simply click through to learn more.

The most mysterious shipwrecks in history

10 Stylish and Equally Comfortable Airport Looks for Your Next Trip

Look and feel great the next time you travel!

Dublin-New York portal to close temporarily amid inappropriate behaviour

Thousands of people have visited the two-way livestream portal, which gives a real-time view of New York City.

Airlines rail against Biden ‘junk fees’ rule

Airlines rail against Biden ‘junk fees’ rule - New rule from Biden administration will save consumers more than $500m a year

10 Gorgeous Spots to Propose in LA

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31 US landmarks to experience with your dog

Looking for popular US landmarks to experience with your dog? We've rounded up the must-see places your pooch will love.

The most haunted castles in Europe

Europe is peppered with ancient castles, many of them wonderfully fairy-tale in appearance. Others, however, are possessed of a more mystical appeal, with some hiding dark secrets and a violent past. These are the spooky strongholds that will make you shiver, mysterious medieval seats of power where dastardly deeds took place in an atmosphere of fear and repression. Hundreds of years later, these creepy castles are scenes of ghostly goings-on where specters and phantoms tease and torment with malevolent glee. But where can you find the most frightening fortifications? Click through if you dare and get ready to be haunted!

Plane catches fire after landing in US

At least one emergency slide is deployed as a blaze breaks out under the cockpit area of a Delta Airlines flight.

My family booked first-class 'apartment' seats for an 8-hour Etihad Airways flight. I can see why the private airplane rooms cost $6,000 a pop.

My family of four sat in Etihad Airways' first-class "apartment" seats from Abu Dhabi to London. They're typically $6,000, but we paid with points.

What is happening with Real ID?

What is happening with Real ID? - Enforcement begins on 7 May 2025, so Americans who want to travel by air have a little less than a year to upgrade their licences

Luxury cruise ship carrying 2,506 passengers to dock in Waterford

A gigantic luxury cruise ship carrying thousands of passengers is due to dock in County Waterford this Thursday, causing possible traffic delays near the docking site. Waterford City and County Council has advised that the cruise ship Celebrity Silhouette, with 2,506 passengers, will tender to Dunmore East Harbour on Thursday, May 16 from about 7am...

The northern lights in Barcelona and other unusual places

South West Trains passengers win £25m in huge class action payout

An estimated 1.4 million people who travelled on mainline trains operated by Stagecoach South Western Trains (SSWT) to Waterloo are in line for up to £100 each after the case was settled.

Three questioned in Mexico in search for missing Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson

Three people have been questioned in Mexico in connection to the disappearance of two Perth brothers who went missing during a surfing trip to the Baja California region along with an American man who was travelling with them. Authorities said they had found an abandoned camping site that may have been used by the travellers, as well as a mobile phone and a vehicle.

Things Americans find strange about Europe

Plane catches fire after landing in US

At least one emergency slide is deployed as a blaze breaks out under the cockpit area of a Delta Airlines flight.

Ohio rollercoaster is forced to shut just days after opening

A rollercoaster that had been billed as the tallest and fastest in the world was abruptly shut down just a week after it opened at an Ohio theme park. The ride must undergo a 'mechanical modification.'

Pictured: The world's longest underground slide, which is hidden inside a MOUNTAIN in Graz in Austria

The attraction, called the Schlossberg Slide, is completely hidden inside the tree-covered Schlossberg mountain, which lords it over Austria's second-largest city, Graz, at a height of 1,551ft.

Tui reveals record holiday sales despite rising costs for trips abroad

Tui said it was seeing “high demand” for package holidays in particular, but the firm said its average prices were around 4% higher for the summer season than a year ago

Amsterdam is sick of ‘party tourists’. It should take drastic measures to stop them

An online quiz is the latest strategy with which Amsterdam hopes to deter nuisance tourists. The quiz is called Amsterdam Rules, and is meant to appear in search results about the city. It asks for the reasons why you desire to visit the Dutch capital. If you respond: for a stag party, a pub crawl or to smoke marijuana in public, you’ll be told that you will be disappointed, because it’s no longer allowed. The quiz is just one in a long series...

What would happen if we didn't have the moon?

The moon is just one of those things that we take for granted. It has always been there and it will likely be there for millions of years to come. We're so used to looking up to the night sky and seeing Earth's satellite, that it's difficult to imagine our planet without it. But what would our world be like if there was no moon? Click through to find out.

Wayfarers Chapel will be dismantled after being damaged by landslide

The shrine has seen a steady flow of tourists, weddings and funerals since it opened in 1951. However, officials say the deteriorating ground leaves them no choice.

What life is really like on world's most crowded island

The island, which is barely half the size of a football pitch, is located on the north eastern side of Lake Victoria and it sits on the the border between Uganda and Kenya.

A tourist bus service has been cancelled due to the curse of potholes

It is arguably the least used road in the country - partly because it goes through a bomb range. But the minibus service which takes tourists to remote Cape Wrath, has had to stop because of potholes.

10 best places in the UK to go for a ‘tranquil’ walk

China wildlife park under investigation over deaths of 20 Siberian tigers

China wildlife park under investigation over deaths of 20 Siberian tigers - Privately owned wildlife park in China accused of keeping animals in inhumane conditions

Trump's $100m plane clipped another corporate jet at Florida airport

Donald Trump 's private Boeing 757 clipped another corporate jet while taxiing at West Palm Beach International Airport in Florida on Sunday, a source familiar with the incident said.

Surfers honoured in paddle-out as families confirm identity of bodies in Mexico

Surfers gathered in Mexico's seaside community of San Miguel for a 'paddle-out' as the three bodies found in a well were identified as Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their travelling companion, Jack Carter Rhoad. The trio, who went missing in the Pacific coast state of Baja California, were killed with gunshots to the head, Mexican authorities said. The hypothesis of the investigation is that the men were attacked by people who wanted to steal their car.

Country diary: Explosive but elusive, what a bird the Cetti’s warbler is

So many woods have had feet of drowned clay for so long. Even now, some Wildlife Trust reserves are closed to visitors, spring flowering with no one to see it. Every sticky wood is a little quag, a lot of mire. In our nearest woodland, the six-month flood has largely sunk into the more permeable alluvial silt, leaving a puddled floor. It looks secure enough to venture trainer-clad along the riverside for the first time since October. The path...

Those responsible for temporary closure of portal have ‘let us all down’

The livestream between Dublin and New York has been switched off temporarily.

Glaciers and the ‘gates of hell’: Earth Photo 2024 shortlist has glimmers of hope

30 nature-loving photographers are shortlisted for an exhibition you can see in London from next month. View on euronews

10 best places in the UK to go for a ‘tranquil’ walk

Is there going to be a chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight?

Is there going to be a chance of seeing the Northern Lights tonight? - Weather experts have given their verdict on if people will be able to see the Northern Lights on Wednesday night

31 US landmarks to experience with your dog

Looking for popular US landmarks to experience with your dog? We've rounded up the must-see places your pooch will love.

Travel expert breaks down the 10 things you should NEVER do as tourist visiting Cancun

Dan dove into the essential need-to-knows of visiting the famed coastal destination on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula over a rapid-fire video. The destination hosts tens of millions of visitors a year.

10 Reasons To Visit Paros Island

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Heading to Milan? These Are the 21 Travel Essentials to Pack

Don’t leave the house without these jet-setter must-haves.

Inside US WWII incarceration centre that’s now a national park

Mysterious structures discovered near Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza

Archaeologists uncovered two structures hiding below the sands in Egypt that were constructed 4,500 years ago - at the same time as the iconic Great Pyramid.

Disappointed friends think they've spotted the northern lights but it's just a hotel

As Brits up and down the country were recently on the lookout for the Northern Lights, two guys thought they spotted the rare sky display - only to hilariously find the purple hue was caused by lights from a budget hotel. There was a rare geomagnetic storm at the weekend which meant that the aurora borealis made a rare appearance across the UK with...

Ships told to change routes as killer whales terrorise European coast

Ships told to change routes as killer whales terrorise European coast - It follows another attack on a boat off the Straight of Gibraltar

Mexican citizens were traveling to work at a Florida farm when a pickup hit their bus, killing 8

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Mexican citizens were among those going to work at a Florida watermelon farm on Tuesday when the bus they were traveling in was sideswiped and crashed, killing eight people, officials said. Alicia Bárcena, Mexico’s foreign relations secretary, on Tuesday said via the social media platform X that she was sorry to report that a tragic automotive accident had happened in Florida with Mexican agricultural workers involved. She...