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The 11 best things to do in Bilbao
From street art must-sees to kayaking trips, these are the top attractions in the city
In pictures: Sikh pilgrims arrive in Pakistan from India to celebrate Baisakhi festival
The first batch of Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan from India via the Wagah border on Friday to celebrate the Baisakhi festival. Pakistan has issued visas to 2,800 Sikh pilgrims from India for the festival, which begins on Friday and will continue till April 19. The main ceremony of the festival is scheduled for April 14 at Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Hasan Abdal. The festival of Baisakhi is an ancient tradition of the Punjab region, a harvest festival which marks the beginning of a new year. It w...
Frustrated passengers report 'complete chaos' at European airports as EU's new digital border system becomes official today - but passport machines stand idle at Eurostar terminal
New Entry/Exit System, EES, was first rolled out across Europe in October but has been blighted by technical problems READ MORE: How to skip Europe's Entry/Exit System queues as wait times increase in Spain, Greece and PortugalBy JOANNA TWEEDY, ASSISTANT EDITOR, LIFESTYLE & TRAVEL Published: 10:22, 10 April 2026 | Updated: 13:17, 10 April 2026 e-mail 318 View comments
Partition memories resurface as 3 Sikh pilgrims revisit Pakistan after decades for Baisakhi festival
Hundreds of Sikh pilgrims arriving from India at the Wagah border on Friday included three elderly men whose journey carried memories spanning more than eight decades, as they returned to their birthplace in Pakistan for the first time since the 1947 partition. Baba Karnail Singh, Baba Sardar Shobaik Singh and Sardar Harbans Singh were among the pilgrims who crossed into Pakistan to attend the Baisakhi festival. For them, the visit was not merely a religious pilgrimage but a deeply persona...
Travellers told to allow more time for journeys as Irish fuel protests continue
Travellers told to allow more time for journeys as Irish fuel protests continue7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAdam MandevilleBBC News NIPA MediaPeople were seen making their way on foot with their luggage to bypass the heavy traffic on Dublin's M50 northbound towards the airport on ThursdayDublin airport has advised passengers to allow extra time for their journey after people were seen walking with their luggage along the motorway towards the airport with traffic at a stan...
Couple hitchhike to their wedding ceremony
Couple hitchhike to their wedding ceremony2 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanielle MalgwiSouth EastHayley Kim Hall PhotographyThe duo had planned to hail a black cab the morning of the weddingA couple's wedding day was saved when they hitched a lift from a passing driver after being unable to get a taxi.Chloe and George Gardner, from Hatfield Peverel in Essex, were due to marry at Brighton register office but found themselves stranded on the seafront after struggling to book tr...
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force31 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKaty AustinTransport correspondent BBCPeople wait to go through departures at Eurostar's London St Pancras terminusThe EU's new digital border system which requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is set to be fully operational from Friday.This was the deadline for the Entry/Exit System or EES, to be active at every Schengen border crossing point in all 29 participati...
US warns citizens to avoid Nigeria
Officials have cited terrorism and kidnapping as reasons for the new travel warning Washington has called on Americans to avoid traveling to Nigeria and has approved the departure of non‑emergency embassy staff and their relatives from the capital Abuja, pointing to a deteriorating security environment. In an updated advisory released Wednesday, the US Department of State specifically advised against travel to n...
Five essential things to know before you board a Disney Cruise Line ship
Everything you need to know about the line that brought theme park fun to the high seas
BA to reduce Middle East flights when services resume in July
After suspending routes owing to Iran war, airline will operate more direct flights to India and KenyaMiddle East crisis – live updatesBritish Airways will offer a reduced flight schedule to the Middle East when it resumes services in July, and use the aircraft to operate more direct flights to India and Kenya.The airline has currently suspended services to the region because of the Iran war, and plans to resume flights to Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh in mid-May, as well as services to Dubai, D...
Traveller confidence expected to rebound in 2-3 months if ceasefire holds, UAE travel agents say
Travel demand in the UAE is expected to recover in phases following the ceasefire, with agents expecting traveller confidence to rebound and return to pre-war levels within two to three months if the ceasefire holdsTraveller confidence will take a few months to rebound and return to pre-war levels should the ceasefire hold, say UAE travel agents.While initial enquiries have picked up, industry executives told Khaleej Times a broader rebound will depend on how quickly flight operations normalise...
Abandoned Battle of Britain control tower to become a home for holidaymakers … and six species of bat
Council backs £700,000 plan to save historic landmark at former RAF base in the New ForestA unique RAF watch office that has been crumbling for decades is to be turned into a smart hideaway home to be shared by holidaymakers – and the bats that already use it.The Landmark Trust, which rescues at-risk buildings, has been given permission to convert the ruined property in Hampshire into a holiday retreat with four bedrooms and a roof terrace. Continue reading...
Are events in Dubai still happening? Tourism chief on rescheduling, 'vibrant’ calendar
Editor's note: This is the second part of Khaleej Times’ interview with Issam Kazim. Read Part 1 here.Dubai has hosted “numerous successful events” in recent weeks, even as some organisers opt to reschedule programmes to maximise attendance and impact, the emirate’s tourism chief has said.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, said the city’s events ecosystem remains active, supported by infrastructure, coordination and a fl...
UAE bans trans fats: How it protects your heart from biscuits, ready-made popcorn
When the UAE Cabinet approved the National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031 earlier this year, one measure drew particular attention: a full ban on partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), the primary industrial source of artificial trans fats. For Nada Zuhair Al Adeeb, Secretary-General of the UAE Nutrition Society and member of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection, the decision came as no surprise. It was, she says, the logical conclusion of years of steadily building regulatory groundwork...
The General Authority for Civil Aviation Announces the Reopening of All Air Corridors
The General Authority for Civil Aviation and Air Transport announced on Wednesday the reopening of all previously closed air corridors, coinciding with the complete and orderly resumption of operations at Damascus International Airport. In its official statement, the Authority affirmed that air traffic has returned across the entirety of Syrian airspace. It also confirmed that Damascus International Airport has resumed full operational activity, with flights arriving and departing according to a...
Damascus Launches The Bowmont, $300 Million Tourism Project
Syria’s Ministry of Tourism announced on April 7 that it had signed an agreement with Izdihar Holdings to develop The Beaumont Damascus, with an investment value ranging from $250 million to $300 million. The project will be implemented in partnership between the Ministry of Tourism and Izdihar Holdings. Project details The project will be built over a total constructed area of about 77,000 square meters, with an estimated investment value of between $250 million and $300 million. According to...
UAE travel agencies see surge in enquiries after ceasefire announcement
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog amid US-Israel-Iran ceasefire for the latest regional developments.]UAE travel operators saw a rise in the number of travel enquiries and visa applications on Wednesday as the two-week ceasefire for the US-Israel-Iran war went into effect. However, many noted that the real impact the move would have on travel plans will become clear only in the coming days.“From today morning, I have received a significantly higher number of tourist visa...
Jet2 issues message to all passengers checking in luggage
Jet2 issues message to all passengers checking in luggagePeople flying with Jet2 have been urged to be extra careful ahead of their holidayCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer12:51, 08 Apr 2026Updated 12:51, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesYou should report damage before leaving the airport(Image: Getty)Jet2 has urged its customers to be extra careful when checking in their luggage, and shared one key tip to help keep your belongings safe.On its website, on a page called Top Tips b...
Sarah Ferguson update as pal reveals state of her relationship with Andrew now
Sarah Ferguson update as pal reveals state of her relationship with Andrew nowFergie and Andrew remained incredibly close following their divorce in 1996 - but it seems the weight of their disgrace from the Epstein scandal has had a major impact on their friendshipNewsGemma Strong Lifestyle Writer12:47, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSarah and Andrew have weathered many storms together(Image: PA)She once famously described them as 'the happiest divorced couple in the world '. But it seems the...
UK weather: Britain forecast to SIZZLE in major heat blast as mercury tops 30C in just weeks
EXCLUSIVE: UK weather: Britain forecast to SIZZLE in major heat blast as mercury tops 30C in just weeksBritain is on track to see temperatures top 30C well before summer, a top forecaster has said, as unseasonably warm weather breaks records across the nation todayCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter12:43, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBritain could see its warmest temperatures since the 2022 heatwave in the months ahead, a forecaster said(Image: James Maloney/Lancs Live)A top weather fore...