Real-life The Terminal: Tourist has been stranded at Manila Airport for more than 100 days after getting stuck due to coronavirus in echoes of Tom Hanks film Roman Tromifov has been stranded in Manila’s departures hall since March 20 Philippines stopped issuing tourist visas and AirAsia scrapped all its flights His ordeal echoes the 2004 … Read more
O2 extends 4G mobile coverage in rural communities including almost 400 tourist hotspots ahead of ‘staycation summer’ O2 says it has improved 4G coverage to 91,000 different areas across the UK The company says it has focused improving its coverage in rural communities They have also extended coverage to 400 tourist destinations as the country … Read more
Jeff Bezos in front of Blue Origin’s space capsule Jeff Bezos’ space tourism project with Blue Origin is competing with a similar programme in development by Space X, the rocket firm founded and run by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Virgin Galactic, backed by Richard Branson. Bezos revealed in April 2017 that he finances Blue … Read more
Furious holiday industry bosses are warning that they may not be ready to reopen on July 4 because of the Government’s ‘dithering’ about what safety measures they will have to put in place. Millions of families are waiting desperately to find out whether they will be able to head to holiday parks, B&Bs and hotels … Read more
An unwell passenger arriving at Heathrow Airport and needing to go to the hospital has admitted that he was unaware of the UK’s new 14-day quarantine regulations which came in force today and was about to board the London Underground. The oblivious traveller, who had arrived at the international airport from Switzerland, explained that he … Read more
Some of Europe’s most famous landmarks are still nearly deserted even as the continent starts to emerge from lockdown. St Peter’s Square in the Vatican – often heaving with worshippers – has been nearly empty except for a handful of visitors and nuns even after the basilica re-opened its doors. In Venice, gondoliers are back … Read more
Fancy a FREE holiday to Japan? Tourist board announces bold new plan to draw visitors back after the coronavirus pandemic stopped international travel The Japanese Government announced a bold plan to pay for tourists to visit An $18.2 billion campaign hopes to attract tourist after the COVID-19 pandemic The plan could see half of all … Read more
Ultra-rare white grizzly bear spotted near tourist resort in Banff National Park in ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’ A pure white grizzly bear was seen near the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff Park workers described white grizzlies as ‘exceedingly rare’ The white fur is caused by a recessive gene that’s rarely seen in the wild By … Read more
Sunseekers have flocked to Greek beaches and tourist spots as much of the country’s lockdown restrictions are lifted. After months of stay-at-home orders due to the coronavirus, Greece has re-opened its famed museums and tourist destinations while relaxing restrictions on movement and shopping on the mainland in recent days. Athenians were able to gather to … Read more
Pastimes Museum, Rossiglione Italy The collection of items and artefacts found here date back to a simpler time. It’s a treasure trove of rare and unique pieces from history – board games, black-and-white televisions, mopeds, typewriters, graffiti and even a carousel are on display. Solo Per Due, Rieti, Italy Get a table at the smallest … Read more