Travel Articles
Useful travel information, destination guides and safety news for travellers living in the EU and EEA.
Would Your Hand Luggage Pass the Savvy-Traveller Test?
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of baggage items go missing every year? As millions of us start packing for our summer break, it’s a timely reminder to think twice about what to keep in your hand luggage, in case it happens to you.
5 Risky Travel Habits We Hate but Still Do
Travelling can be an enriching and life-altering experience. But even seasoned travellers still fall into the trap of bad habits that they can’t shake off.
5 Safest and 5 Most Dangerous Countries to Spend a Gap Year
There are many gap year travel opportunities. Check out the list of the safest places in the world to travel and the most dangerous places to avoid visiting.
10 Top Tips for Lone Female Business Travellers
It’s essential that you plan ahead and understand the legal and cultural attitudes to lone female business travellers in your chosen destination before you get there. Here are 10 tips for business women travelling alone.
10 Essential Travel Hand-Luggage Items in Case Your Baggage is Delayed
Packing your hand luggage, or carry-on baggage items is an art in itself. You don’t want to carry too much, but you also want to bring those essential basics that you might need in case of emergency. This takes thought and careful planning. One of the best benefits is to carry the essentials just in case your baggage is delayed.
Common Tourist Scams in South America and How to Avoid Them
South America enjoys almost 100 million tourists per year according World Tourism Organisation so there are plenty of tourists who visit for months and enjoy a trouble free visit. However, read on to see how you can avoid some of the common scams we have heard of.
Top Tips to Outsmart Pickpockets & Keep Your Camera Safe (Infographics)
There are many tourists there will more than likely be pickpockets. Learn tips on how to avoid pickpockets and countries where your camera can be stolen.
11 Common Risks to Avoid in Any Country
Traveling is a great experience, but it also comes with its share of risks. Travel risks cannot be 100% avoided, however, you can be a savvy traveller and avoid many of the risks by being prepared in advance.
Top 10 Wild Nature Gems to Explore in 2017
Nature lovers and travel adventurers love to discover new things and immerse themselves in the experience. Check out 10 wild nature gems to explore in 2017.
9 Most Dangerous Foods in the World
One of the most enriching aspects of travelling is trying different kinds of cuisines. Learn the most dangerous foods in the world that can cause you harm.
Where in the World Is It Safe for Travellers to Travel in 2017?
If you are travelling in 2017, make sure you research your preferred location before you book. Check out some currently safe travel destinations to visit.
How Safe is Egypt for the First-Time Visitors?
The recent wave of terrorist attacks has significantly affected the thriving tourism industry of the country. These incidents prompted international governments to give sufficient travel warnings to their citizens who plan to visit Egypt.
