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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.

3 April 2023

US to introduce national no-fly list for abusive passengers

Violent and disorderly passengers could be banned from flying if US lawmakers succeed in passing their no-fly list bill second-time round. Abusive behaviour has exploded in […]
3 April 2023

Ryanair to return to Ukraine ‘within days’ of all-clear

Ryanair’s CEO Michael O’Leary has announced that Ryanair intends to stage a comeback in Ukraine ‘as fast as possible’ after authorities declare it safe. In remarks […]
3 April 2023

France to switch off overnight digital advertising to reduce energy consumption

On Monday March 27th, it was announced that French airports, subway and railway stations would turn off overnight luminous advertising devices in an effort to reduce […]
3 April 2023

France continues to bet on the future of train travel

France is investing in the future of train travel. The latest version of the country’s high-speed trains or TGV is the M model, which can reach […]
31 March 2023

Private jet flights in Europe reached record high in 2022

The use of private jets in Europe has increased by 64% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching a record number of 572,806 flights, and carbon-dioxide emissions […]
31 March 2023

Amsterdam’s new “Stay Away” campaign targets young British men

The city of Amsterdam announced in December last year it was preparing a digital “discouragement campaign” for foreign tourists who only come to Amsterdam for “alcohol, […]
31 March 2023

Where to eat vegan food in Brussels

When it comes to restaurants, there’s no shortage in Brussels. If you’re looking for something to eat, you’ll be able to find a place on every […]
31 March 2023

Contemporary Art is booming in Brussels this spring

Sculptures that are anything but classical, inspiring paintings from Sweden, fashion photography and immersive art at the cutting edge of digital technology. It’s hard to decide […]
31 March 2023

4 outdoor tourist attractions to visit in China

In December of 2022, Chinese authorities ended mass testing, closures and lengthy quarantines. They also announced that travelers entering the country from January 8th would no […]
30 March 2023

9 new routes to open from Brussels Airport this summer

With sunny days returning, Brussels Airport has officially entered the summer season with its traditional sunshine destinations but also with several new ones. This summer, no […]
30 March 2023

“World’s longest bus journey” will take 56 days to cross Europe

Indian tour company Adventures Overland is launching what’s being dubbed as “the world’s longest bus journey.” 1. 56-day trip Due to depart on August 7 from […]
30 March 2023

Almost half of American men are confident they could safely land a plane in an emergency

Although it thankfully does not happen very often, sometimes airplane pilots can become incapacitated during flights. When that happens, the best chance that aircraft has of […]
30 March 2023

Locals protest against new tourist attraction in Rio de Janeiro

Hundreds of protesters are trying to halt the ongoing construction of four ziplines aimed at boosting tourism in Rio de Janeiro. 1. Zipline project The city […]
30 March 2023

Manchester is UK’s first city to implement a tourist tax as of 1 April

On the 1st of April, Manchester will start charging tourists a nightly tax, becoming the first city in the UK to take such a measure. The […]
30 March 2023

What is trending in travel in 2023?

Despite a squeeze on wallets, the war in Ukraine and last year’s post-pandemic uncertainty, we know people are still spending on travel. So from sleep pods […]
30 March 2023

More than 1 million bottles of water are sold every minute around the world

The plastic water bottle industry is growing at an alarming rate, threatening to deplete natural resources and exacerbating climate, social and environmental crisis. 1. Fast-growing industry […]