British tourists planning an Italian getaway are set to pay more as popular destinations like Venice and Rome implement or increase controversial tourist taxes. Here's what you need to know and how it could affect your 2024 holiday budget.
The chilling last photograph of a climber stranded on Mont Blanc's Dent du Géant has been released by Italian authorities in a bid to identify the victim who fell 1,000ft to his death.
A heroic RAF rescue team executed a perilous nighttime operation to save two teenagers trapped by rising tides on a dangerous North Yorkshire cliff face near Scarborough.
An intrepid traveller who has explored every corner of Italy reveals the one stunning, under-the-radar region that beats the crowded hotspots for authentic beauty and charm.
A father from the West Midlands heroically sacrificed his own life to save his teenage daughter after she slipped on the treacherous slopes of Mount Snowdon. The tragic incident occurred during a half-term family walk, sparking a major mountain rescue ope
A daring mountaineer faces a desperate fight for survival after becoming trapped at 23,000ft on Mount Elbrus. Rescue teams battle extreme cold and high winds in a race against time.
Shocking video captures the terrifying moment a rock climber in the UK falls 200 feet down a cliff face in a sheer drop that will leave you breathless. The miraculous survival story.
A daredevil hiker has sparked a major mountain rescue operation after scaling Scafell Pike barefoot in the middle of the night, leaving emergency services baffled by his dangerous feat.
In a breathtaking alpine rescue operation, teams battle extreme conditions to save a Russian climber stranded for nearly two weeks on Europe's highest peak with severe injuries. The dramatic Elbrus mission continues.
A desperate rescue mission for a Polish climber with a broken leg on Pakistan's Nanga Parbat has been abandoned due to treacherous conditions, sparking anguish and controversy.
In a world-first emergency operation, French mountain rescuers used a drone-deployed zipline to save an injured Israeli hiker stranded on a treacherous Pyrenees peak near the Spanish border.
Tragic story of mountaineer who froze to death on Ben Nevis after heroically staying with a climber who broke a leg, raising urgent safety questions for UK winter expeditions.
In an astonishing turn of events, a woman reported missing for five days has been found alive in a remote Scottish mountain range. The dramatic rescue operation has been hailed as a 'miracle' by emergency services.
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A seasoned mountaineer has tragically fallen to his death while traversing the perilous Bristly Ridge on Snowdonia's Tryfan. The multi-agency rescue operation highlights the deadly risks of the Welsh mountains.
A British climber's solo ascent of Peru's highest peak turns into a desperate fight for survival after a catastrophic fall leaves her stranded at 22,000ft in -15C temperatures. Read the incredible story of the high-altitude helicopter rescue mission that
A heart-stopping rescue mission unfolded in Wisconsin as emergency crews saved a dog stranded in freezing river currents. Watch the gripping footage.
A British-based journalist who went missing in the Norwegian wilderness has been found alive after a dramatic search operation. Footage captures the emotional moment of his rescue.
A dramatic rescue mission unfolded as cavers descended into a 90ft-deep fissure to save a stranded sheep in the Yorkshire Dales. Read the full story of bravery and teamwork.
A British hiker rescued from an Italian avalanche is hit with a staggering £12,200 bill, sparking outrage and questions over post-Brexit emergency costs.
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A tragic encounter between a family pet and a wild mountain lion in Colorado has ended in heartbreak, sparking warnings from wildlife officials.
Spanish authorities intensify the search for a British man missing in Tenerife, with mountain rescue teams combing rugged terrain as his distraught family appeals for information.
A 15-month-old toddler miraculously survived a 100ft fall from a mountain in Austria, suffering only minor injuries in the astonishing incident.
Tourists planning a trip to Italy are being warned about strict new regulations that could catch them out. Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
A lost hiker was rescued from a remote California forest after leaving an SOS note for rangers. The desperate plea led to a swift search operation and a happy ending.
A groundbreaking AI system is transforming mountain rescues by pinpointing lost hikers in record time. Discover how this tech is saving lives across the UK.
An elderly woman was dramatically rescued after becoming stranded on a mountain, showcasing the bravery of emergency responders.
An elderly man was dramatically rescued from Snowdon after spending a night stranded in sub-zero temperatures. Read the full story of his harrowing ordeal and the heroic efforts of mountain rescuers.