explore
Tips
47 stories to inspire your next trip
📍 AustriaChristmas Market Breaks by Train from the UK (2026): Strasbourg, Bruges, Ghent, Cologne, Nuremberg and SalzburgMulled wine in Strasbourg without going near an airport? Here are the official 2026 Christmas market dates, train times from St Pancras and a sample weekend for each city.
Ski Holidays by Train from the UK: Routes, Resorts and Costs for 2026/27Want a greener ski trip? Here is how to get from London to the Alps by train in winter 2026/27, with Eurostar Snow, TGV and sleeper routes, the best resorts near stations and costs.
Flight Delayed or Cancelled from the UK? How to Claim UK261 Compensation (Yourself or with a Claims Company)Flight delayed by 3 hours or cancelled at the last minute? You could get £220–£520 per person under UK261. Here is how to claim it yourself for free, and when a claims company is worth it.
How to Save Money on UK Outdoor Trips: Railcards, Memberships, Free Parking and Cheap Places to StayOutdoor trips in the UK don't have to cost a fortune. Here are the railcards, memberships, parking tricks and cheap stays that really save money in 2026.
EES and ETIAS Explained for UK Travellers to Europe (2026)No more passport stamps! Here is what the EU's new Entry/Exit System means for UK travellers, what happens at Dover and Eurostar, and where ETIAS stands in November 2026.
Best eSIM for Europe from the UK in 2026: Roaming Charges vs Travel eSIMsIs it cheaper to pay your network's roaming fee or buy a travel eSIM for Europe? I compared UK roaming charges with popular Europe eSIMs, plus what we did in Switzerland.
Where to Park a Campervan Overnight in the UK: Apps, Brit Stops and the RulesWhere can you park a campervan overnight in the UK? I explain the rules in England, Scotland and Wales, the best apps, Brit Stops and the official overnight schemes.
Best Hiking Apps and Maps for the UK and Europe: OS Maps, Komoot, AllTrails and what3words ComparedOS Maps, AllTrails, Komoot or what3words? I compare the best hiking apps and maps for the UK and Europe, with 2026 prices and which one is worth paying for.