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Deborah O’Donoghue is a British-Irish writer who has lived in the UK, France and Belgium. She has travelled all over the world and worked in car body repairs, in the best fish ‘n’ chip shop in Brighton, and been a gopher in a comedy club, as well as a teacher. She’s a past winner of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Short Story Prize. Her début novel, Sea of Bones, was published by Legend Press in 2019 and comes out in Germany in 2021. Follow Deborah on Twitter and Instagram.

4 December 2023

Pilot strike looms on 11 December due to “no answer” from Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines faces industrial action from pilots in the run up to the busy Christmas travel period and less than two weeks after narrowly avoiding cabin […]
4 December 2023

Ukraine hopes to soon re-open Kyiv airport

As snow storms cause airport closures across southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, Ukraine’s Chief of Staff, Andriy Yermak, has used a platform at […]
4 December 2023

New travel documentary on Asir premieres on TV5 Monde

On Saturday, November 18th, TV5 Monde premiered a new episode of the Embarquement TV series showcasing the natural and historical beauty of Asir, in Saudi Arabia. […]
4 December 2023

Munich Airport resumes flights after “most snow since records began”

Air and rail passengers and drivers across Europe are urged to keep checking road, closures, flight and rail schedules and carrier updates “well in advance” of […]
1 December 2023

Flemish bicycle streets to be fitted with speed cameras

Cyclist zones are to be fitted with speed cameras, in new regional plans approved by the Flemish government. With no personnel needed to operate, the installations […]
1 December 2023

Largest AI robot in world being built to scan, clean and de-ice planes

In another example of how artificial intelligence (AI) and automation might help reduce carbon emissions, Norse Atlantic Airways is building a giant robot to help clean […]
1 December 2023

South Korea now requires airlines to warn passengers not to open plane doors

South Korea is changing guidance to airlines in the light of a series of in-air incidents where passengers have attempted to open plane doors. Obligatory already […]
30 November 2023

Angola opens new 3 billion dollars international airport

After a delay of several years, Angola has just welcomed a new international airport. The Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) will gradually be replacing […]
30 November 2023

France to ban smoking on beaches and in parks in effort to curb tobacco-related deaths

In a move to combat tobacco-related deaths, France is set to ban smoking on all beaches, in public parks, forests and areas surrounding schools. The announcement […]
30 November 2023

Ghent Light Festival 2024 to feature drones, AI and messages to space

In the midst of winter, light festivals often offer a bit of light in the darkness – literally, that is. They are the perfect way of […]
30 November 2023

Space travel could increase risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

In a study published on November 22nd, scientists have uncovered a potential link between deep space travel and a heigher risk of erectile dysfunction in male […]
30 November 2023

Enjoying a “wee dram” in Belgium

It’s a matter of the past that when you think of whisky you immediately think of just one place: Scotland. While Scottish whisky is still a […]
30 November 2023

Bruges welcomes back a beloved museum and gets set for Bruges Triennial 2024

One of the most beloved and impressive sights in Bruges is re-opening on 16 December after a ten-month closure for extensive refurbishment. Museum Sint Janshospitaal is […]
30 November 2023

Most frequently stolen items from 5-star hotels

The line between taking what you’re owed and stealing might seem like a fine one when it comes to hotels. We all remember that one Friends […]
30 November 2023

10 places to visit in 2024, according to Airbnb

There are two types of travellers, those who plan everything one year ahead and those who wake up in the morning and decide in 3 days […]
30 November 2023

Who owns a destination?

Tourism Concern in the UK ran a campaign for many years reminding us that we take “Our Holidays in Their Homes”. This is obvious. The definition […]