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Inside tiny European village where mail has been delivered by boat for 129 years

NewsWorldEuropeInside tiny European village where mail has been delivered by boat for 129 yearsGerman postal worker delivers around 600 letters and 80 packages every weekKirsten Grieshaber Thursday 30 April 2026 11:42 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1...

US-Venezuela flights to resume after seven years as tensions ease

NewsWorldAmericasUS-Venezuela flights to resume after seven years as tensions easeThe first direct commercial flight between US and Venezuela is scheduled to land in CaracasVia AP news wire Thursday 30 April 2026 11:01 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF...

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx

'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx10 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleVitas CarosellaGetty ImagesElated fans cheer on USA against Sweden at a Women's World Cup 2023 watch party in Kansas City"I never imagined the World Cup coming to my city," says Héctor Solorio, who has lived in Kansas City for 26 years and supports the local Major League Soccer team, Sporting Kansas City.Hector is thrilled to welcome the world to Ka...

I am saving £3,000 on each family holiday by taking the kids away during term-time

Laura Melling, a mum-of-two, is willing to take the fine and the potential hit to her children's schooling. She claims she’s saving herself a fortune by going against the rules and taking her kids away as and when she pleases

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London travel news LIVE: Central Line disruption as faulty train hits morning rush-hour service

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Cortis and Airbnb Color Outside the Lines With Immersive Seoul Hideout

The bingo card asks you to pick a side: McDonald’s fries or pineapple pizza? The answer, apparently, says something about who you are. It’s the kind of playful, low-stakes self-interrogation that K-pop group Cortis have built their brand around – and inside a neon-drenched hideout in the heart of Seoul, 30 fans got to work […]

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‘Nightmare’ queues and missed flights: readers report turbulent start to EU entry-exit system

Some travellers spent hours in lines at airport, with kiosks not working, little seating and few staff on hand to helpSome travellers passing through the new EU entry-exit system (EES) have faced huge delays at border checks, with some waiting for up to three hours, airports say.The new rules have gradually been introduced in Europe since October 2025, and came into effect on Friday in the Schengen countries – 25 of the EU’s 27 states plus Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Continue...

Air India To Start Hub-And-Spoke International Trials From Varanasi In June

The matter came to light on April 27, three days after the incident. The victim was identified as Nahida Parveen, a resident of Manitola within Doranda police station limits, a senior police officer said.

India-UAE flight costs stay high; Kochi return fares up to Dh4,114

Flights between India and the UAE are gradually returning to normal, but airfares remain high, with many residents still paying more than usual for travel. Travel agents said that the fares are currently about 30 to 35 per cent higher than normal for this time of the year, which is usually a low travel season. “April is usually a low season for India-UAE travel. But fares are now around 30 to 35 per cent higher than normal because of higher fuel costs and limited capacity,” said Bharath Aid...

Major airline cancels all flights to three UK holiday hotspots for June

The dumped air schedules are bad news for British travellers with flights axed to three fan-favourite destinations - the airline says 'safety of our passengers and crew is always our top priority'

I'm 59 and moved to Bali with almost nothing: Here's why you should too

I'm 59 and moved to Bali with almost nothing: Here's why you should tooKellie lives in a big Indonesian-style houseShe met her husband in BaliRead more: Bali no longer Australia's favourite holiday destination By BURNEY WONG Published: 01:52, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 02:00, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments

World's most luxurious train stations revealed - and a UK spot makes the top 10

World's most luxurious train stations revealed - and a UK spot makes the top 10READ MORE: Inside the world's oldest railway station that you can still visit today By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 01:13, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 01:49, 30 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments

Family of missing Rachel Kerr issue major update after Brit travel influencer went missing in Morocco

Rachel Kerr, 31, had been missing in Morocco after not contacting family since checking out of her hotel on Saturday. Now her cousin Claire Hill has issued a major update on the search

Why airfares change quickly now — what UAE travellers can do before booking

Dubai: Airfares are shifting within hours. Search once, then search again later. The difference can be significant. What used to change over days is now happening almost instantly as airlines respond to a combination of fuel volatility, disrupted flight schedules and unstable demand.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The pricing model itself has not changed. Airlines still rely on real-time systems that adjust fares as seats are sold. What has cha...

Long a Fabled Getaway for Hollywood Stars, Hilton’s La Quinta Resort and Club Celebrates 100th Anniversary

At La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton, the arrival sets the tone long before check-in. Sun-baked tile driveway, bougainvillea spilling over whitewashed walls and panoramic views of the Santa Rosa Mountains all signal where you are: deep in the Coachella Valley, with the pace already starting to shift. Open since 1926, the […]

Need To Invest in Distinctive Travel Brands: Cain CEO

Jonathan Goldstein, co-founder & CEO of Cain International, discusses the importance of focusing on both brand strength and operational excellence when investing in luxury assets with Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." (Source: Bloomberg)

Major new coach service linking Stansted Airport and Finsbury Park launches amid efforts to ease congestion

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Relative of British travel influencer missing in Morocco denies reports she has been found and says family are still urgently searching for her

Relative of British travel influencer missing in Morocco denies reports she has been found and says family are still urgently searching for herBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER and GERARD COUZENS Published: 17:40, 29 April 2026 | Updated: 17:42, 29 April 2026 e-mail View comments