Have you heard of set-jetting? No, that’s not a typo: it’s a travel trend where people journey to destinations that have been featured in movies or TV shows, and it’s set to be bigger than ever in 2025. And if you’re a James Bond fan in particular, listen up – the world’s steepest cable car...
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Where are the floods in Europe and is it safe to travel?
This summer in Europe has been characterised by extreme weather, with blistering heatwaves in Greece and storms in Switzerland, Italy and France in July alone. Now, parts of central Europe including Poland, Czechia and Slovakia have been engulfed by extreme floods after a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours over the weekend. Storm Boris has led to...
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Switzerland has been named the world’s best country in 2024
What makes a country great? There are a thousand and one factors to consider: the cost, the safety, the political stability, the scenery – the list goes on. Considering all that and more, the Best Countries Ranking from US News and World Report (conducted in partnership with Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania) has been...
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Is it safe to travel to Switzerland?
Areas of northeast France, northern Italy and southern Switzerland were battered by storms and torrential rain over the weekend, causing landslides and flooding that have reportedly left seven people dead. The storm is the latest in a series of extreme weather events across Europe, with destinations like Greece and Türkiye seeing searing temperatures and wildfires. Understandably, those with a trip booked to Switzerland and the other affected...