Category : Travel


UK Launches Methanol Travel Alert After Laos Death

The UK government has launched a methanol poisoning awareness campaign after British tourist Simone White, 28, died from methanol-laced shots in Laos in 2024. Her friend Bethany Clarke praised the initiative.

Set for Life Winning Numbers July 16

The winning numbers for the Set for Life draw on Thursday, July 16 are 5, 13, 24, 33, 40 and Life Ball 10. The top prize is £10,000 every month for 30 years.

Why Airport Security May Stop You for Carrying Cards

Airport security may flag decks of playing cards in carry-on bags because X-ray scanners see them as dense, suspicious objects. The TSA warns that tight stacks can trigger manual checks, adding up to 15 minutes.

Tourist Drives Onto Coastal Path After Wrong Turn

A tourist drove onto a narrow clifftop footpath on the Gower Peninsula after a tyre blowout, stopping only when walkers intervened. The path had recently been resurfaced at a cost of £80,000.

Over 500 Rohingya feared dead after boats capsize

More than 500 people are feared dead after two boats carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials reported Thursday. One boat had around 250 passengers, the other about 280.

Top 10 Travel Mistakes Brits Make Abroad

One in six British holidaymakers have committed cultural blunders abroad, from eating with the left hand in South Asia to blowing noses at the table in China. A survey of 2,000 adults reveals top faux pas.

Foreign Office Alcohol Warning for Brits in Greece

The FCDO updated travel advice for Greece, warning that selling alcohol to under-18s is illegal, with fines and closure for businesses. Parents could face legal consequences if minors drink excessively.

Manchester Airport Delayed Flights July 15 2026

Manchester Airport braces for busiest summer with 5.7m passengers. Today's flight delays include Ryanair, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar Airways, easyJet, Pakistan International Airlines. No cancellations reported.

Bath Named Happiest City in the World for 2026

Bath has been named the happiest city in the world for 2026 by Time Out, with 93% of residents saying the city makes them happy, thanks to its culture, green spaces, and community spirit.

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