How a Welsh railway line survived the Beeching axe Brief letters: Heart of Wales | Richard III | Food price rises | Labour priorities | Time for walkies The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
'Both ordinary and cinematic' — a love letter to America's charming motels From her first check-in at the mega-kitsch Madonna Inn, Ellie Seymour has been hooked on the humble American motel Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025
Veteran Delta Flight Attendant Accidentally Deploys Emergency Slide — Causing $70,000 in Damage A Delta flight attendant mistakenly deployed an emergency slide on an A220 in Pittsburgh, causing $70,000 in damage and trapping passengers onboard. International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025
The young local talent breathing new life into the Isle of Skye’s food scene A new generation of chefs and distillers are showcasing the Hebridean island’s outstanding produce and creating jobs for fellow islanders The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2025
First look at the new art deco Orient Express The luxury train has been unveiled and will launch in 2027 Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025
Kicking back in Catalonia: a new eco-retreat in Spain with yoga, ebikes and volcano hikes Set within a volcanic nature reserve, this charmingly repurposed 17th-century farmhouse has all bases covered for a relaxing, rustic microadventure The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2025
A magical journey through Wales Brief letters: Train travel | Gwenda’s Garage | Deportation scheme | Grauniad typos | Budget speech The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Tell us about a historic stay in Europe, including the UK Share a tip on accommodation that takes you back in time – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
From Steel City to Cottonopolis: a new walking trail through a post-industrial Peak District The nostalgic Steel Cotton Rail Trail between Sheffield and Manchester has 14 day-length sections, with walks for urban explorers and summit-bagging hikers alike The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025
Styling it out in NYC: Priya Ahluwalia's guide to the Big Apple's coolest neighbourhood The fashion designer loves to take a walk on the Lower East Side for experimental cocktails, tacos from a truck and vintage shopping with Bugs Bunny Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025
Why Is LAX Grinding to a Halt? 'Critically Short' Staff Causes Over 6,000 Flight Delays Nationwide LAX flights grounded as FAA cites nationwide air traffic controller shortage amid U.S. government shutdown. International Business Times UK · Oct 26, 2025
How to spend a long weekend in Porto: Europe’s up-and-coming foodie destination Michelin-starred restaurants, a new guard of visionary young chefs, and a thriving mix of fine dining and casual tabernas make this city the perfect foodie break this autumn, says Kara Buffrey Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025
Journeying through Mandela’s legacy in South Africa Justine Gosling heads to the Rainbow Nation in pursuit of learning more of the anti-apartheid activist’s incredible legacy — bedding down at three memorable hotels along the way Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025
RAXka, Bangkok: Could a luxury sleep retreat in Thailand cure my sleep woes? Sleep tourism is the latest travel trend on the rise. Angelina Villa-Clarke visits RAKxa in Bangkok to dive into its after-dark intelligence Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025 30 of the best UK pubs for an autumn escape with great food From Cornwall to the Highlands, here’s our pick of new or recently refurbished inns with cosy rooms, enticing menus and country walks from the door
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 How to spend 48 hours visiting Uluru — Australia's crown jewel As the famous rock celebrates 40 years since being handed back to its owners, the Anangu people, Katie Strick has your guide
International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025 An Airline is Charging People to Recline Their Seats – and It's Sparked a Heated Debate Canadian airline WestJet is now charging economy passengers for the ability to recline, sparking a debate on 'recline rage' and the rise of absurd airline fees. Is this a new low for passenger comfort?
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 ‘Not many pub lunches require a trip across the Atlantic’: readers’ favourite UK country pubs with great food Your top tips for inns that serve delicious meals, from mussels on a Scottish island to homemade pies in North Yorkshire
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 A train tour of Europe’s cool northern capitals: from London to Vilnius, via Berlin and Warsaw My epic rail journey to some of the continent’s most creative and edgy cities mimics a cruise – I hop on and off, eat too much and soak up the culture
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025 Hilton says demand for hotel rooms in America has dropped as U.S. travel slows this year linked to Trump tariffs and immigration fears Travel for Americans slowed this year as many households struggle under the impacts of the Trump administration’s tariffs, rising inflation and the overall high cost of living
Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025 Best UK Christmas markets — and where to stay to make a weekend of it Mulled wine, mince pies, and a whole load of festive cheer — Rosalyn Wikeley rounds up the most twinkly winter fairs
The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025 Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies We explore the Roman, Tudor and Indian delights of Leicester, the textile and religious heritage of Paisley, and the radical history of Nelson, the only town named after a pub
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025 Red cliffs, big tides, ancient art: the Kimberley up close Cruise a coastline of ochre headlands, hidden billabongs and coral gardens, with fishing at dawn and a helicopter landing for lunch
The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2025 Friends always ask for Singapore recommendations - here’s what I send them Heading to Singapore? Frequent visitor Monisha Rudhran offers a taste-tested list of local dishes and where to find them, and suggests some scenic spots at which you can walk it all off afterwards
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2025 A taste of north Wales: a walk between cafes (and pubs) on the Llŷn peninsula Powered by fruit cake and fresh fish, our writer takes in the spectacular cliffs, coves and villages along a new seafood trail