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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.

11 September 2023

TAP Air Portugal sued by ex-CEO for “illegal” public firing

TAP Air Portugal continues to hit the headlines. Bloomberg is carrying news that the beleaguered Portuguese carrier is being sued by its former Chief Executive Christine […]
11 September 2023

France copies German success with launch of €49 monthly rail pass

France is introducing a €49 monthly rail pass from summer 2024, available to all. Giving holders unlimited travel on both regional and intercity trains, the pass […]
11 September 2023

Travel safety concerns after deadly Moroccan earthquake

As the death toll from Morocco’s deadliest earthquake for decades reaches more than 2,000, many of those booked to travel to the North African country as […]
8 September 2023

Pukkelpop 2023 reveals recipe for a perfect music festival experience

Pukkelpop 2023 was a smashing success, bringing together glorious sunshine, diverse music, fun-filled activities, and delicious food. The lineup boasted big-name stars including Billie Eilish, Years […]
8 September 2023

10 most popular city break destinations this autumn

Tripadvisor has released its latest Seasonal Travel Index, revealing data and trends about what to expect for travel this autumn. Although the popular summer vacation season […]
8 September 2023

Urban Leuven, a budget-friendly destination more street than first meets the eye

Leuven is well known for its world-leading university, cobbled squares and Gothic architecture, but it’s also a city where real people live and work and its […]
8 September 2023

4.6 billion years old meteorite sheds light on cosmos origins

A meteorite found in Algeria’s Erg Chech region of the Sahara Desert, in May 2020, is shedding light on the origins of the universe. Scientifically named […]
8 September 2023

Two-Michelin star Belgian chef joins Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines is set to tantalize the taste buds of Business Class travelers on their long-haul flights, welcoming Michelin-starred chef Michaël Vrijmoed from the eponymous Ghent […]
7 September 2023

Second night train to connect Brussels and Berlin as of December

Traveling by train from Berlin to Brussels is a convenient and scenic way to explore Europe and a new night train service launched by Austria’s national […]
7 September 2023

5 new cookbooks that will make your summer holiday last a little longer

Summer holidays are officially over, meaning the kids are back to school and you are once again stuck behind your desk, seemingly concentrating on your daily […]
7 September 2023

Climate activists throw cream pies at Ryanair CEO in front of European Commission

During a visit to Brussels, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary was hit in the face with cream pies by two climate activists while preparing for a press […]
7 September 2023

Climate change threatens the existence of over half of European ski resorts

Europe’s ski resorts are in danger of disappearing due to the risk of snow scarcity in a two degree warming scenario. The forecast is based on […]
7 September 2023

Ryanair CEO calls UK air traffic control report “full of rubbish”

On Monday 28 August, a system-wide malfunction of the UK’s National Air Traffic Service (NATS) lasting several hours caused severe disruptions to flights to, from or simply passing […]
7 September 2023

Queues and high security alert continue at UK airports after terror suspect escapes prison

Queues continue to form at airports in the UK, as higher security checks have been put in place after terror suspect Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, escaped […]
7 September 2023

Greece introduces daily and hourly visitor cap at Acropolis

Greece has implemented a new policy to combat overtourism at the Acropolis, in Athens, the ancient Greek monument that has been a popular tourist destination for […]
7 September 2023

5 Walks through Hageland’s vineyards

Plus, great places to stay… Looking for that summer holiday vibe close to home? The Hageland vineyards are beckoning. Drink in the generous views of lush […]