LRT hits paid travel record in September

Macau’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) carried an average of about 30,600 passengers per day in September, the highest figure since fares were introduced, the operator said today. According to official data from the Macau Light Rapid Transit...

What to know about Portuguese man o' wars at Delaware beaches

Portuguese man o' wars are washing up on the Delaware beaches. Kimberly Neff of Ocean View found two Portuguese man o'wars on the beach Oct. 2, she said, one on Bethany Beach and one on the Indian River Inlet's north side beach in Delaware...

What’s new in Goa beyond its beaches? Discover the fresh face of this touristy city

The steady hum of scooters and the lingering tang of salted fish signal another lively morning in Goa, India’s evergreen holiday haven. But if you listen intently, alongside the laughter of tourists and the hum of Mandovi River ferries, you’ll...

Mass protests in Spain, Italy and Portugal demand end to Israel’s war in Gaza

Thousands took to the streets of Barcelona on Saturday as Spain, Italy and Portugal prepared for large-scale demonstrations denouncing Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Protests in Spain’s two largest cities, Barcelona and Madrid, had been planned...

Portugal’s hottest dish is a $10 tin of fish

LISBON – Is your trip to Portugal complete without tasting a can of fish? Increasingly, businesses in the country are betting that it is not. Over the past decade, The Fantastic World of the Portuguese Sardine, a local fish cannery that operates...

Bargain last-minute deals for half-term holidays from just £109pp, with kids’ clubs, sunny beaches and balmy 28C temps

OCTOBER half term is the last chance to grab some sun for a lot of families - and there are loads of great deals on warm breaks if you know where to look. Hotspots across the Med are still enjoying long, sunny days and temperatures of up to 28...

Portuguese TV series boosting tourism

According to local authorities, the series' release increased demand for houses and overnight stays in local accommodations in the town. The tourist itinerary identifying the main filming locations of the series "Rabo de Peixe," produced for...

New tourism projects

The investment forms part of a wider national initiative, with 37 tourism projects in inland Portugal receiving €25.8 million in funding, including €16.6 million in non-refundable grants. In Vila Nova da Barquinha, the Paratrooper Interactive...

Portuguese fugitive Pedro M., accused of €500 million ($586 million) crypto and credit card fraud

A Portuguese national accused of running one of Europe’s largest cryptocurrency and credit card scams has been arrested in Thailand after a journalist on holiday in Bangkok recognized him in a luxury shopping mall. Pedro M., 39, was detained on...

The 10 hottest places to go on holiday in November where temperatures don't drop below 21C

November in the UK is often gloomy, wet, and cold, and by this point in the year, many people are missing the sun. As the days get shorter and the rain picks up, it’s easy to start dreaming of beaches, blue skies, and warm evenings. While most of...

The pretty little town that's 'frozen in time' and begging more tourists to visit

One of Spain's prettiest medieval towns is begging for tourists to return after catastrophic wildfires decimated the surrounding countryside and sent visitor numbers plummeting. Puebla de Sanabria, a charming walled village in Castilla y Leon...

The underrated Mediterranean island enjoying tourist boom for over 60s

A lesser-known Mediterranean gem is quickly becoming a favourite among older travellers and it's not Spain, Portugal or Greece. Cyprus is quietly stealing the spotlight, particularly with holidaymakers aged 60 and over, as more Brits seek out...

People travel hundreds of miles to visit this Stockport pub - which isn't quite what it seems

The Rising Sun pub on Stockport Road East(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Walk inside The Rising Sun on Stockport Road East and it looks like any old pub. Full of nooks and crannies, and even little alcoves, huge tv screens show the...

UK travellers face new rule from October 12 when visiting 29 countries

The Schengen area permits over 450m individuals to move freely between member countries(Image: Teamjackson via Getty Images) Next month, the European Union's (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) will kick off. This fresh digital border system will...

Will real-time translation change how we travel?

Apple's new live translation feature is a boon for travellers, but over-reliance on AI translation could make us rethink how, and why, we learn languages. For nearly five decades, a comedy sci-fi novel has made readers wish they had a fish in...

7 of the best things to do in Albufeira, Portugal

In the 1960s, Albufeira seized the sun, sea and sand package-holiday boom with both hands. It didn’t take long for this traditional fishing village in the Algarve to transform into a fully fledged city and famous beach resort. Continuing to sprawl...

Preview: Sporting Lisbon vs Braga - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Sporting Lisbon and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two sides with contrasting fortunes in their respective continental outings will square off on Sunday as...

Portugal outperforms the UK and US in new passport power ranking

It now comfortably outranks the likes of the US passport at 20th and the UK passport at 13th, with its EU access, tax-structuring benefits and lifestyle quality driving it up the list. Global Passport Power and Appeal Index 2025 The World Digital...

Portuguese Fugitive Wanted for €500 Million Scam Arrested in Bangkok

BANGKOK — A 39-year-old Portuguese national suspected of orchestrating cryptocurrency and credit card fraud worth €500 million ($586 million or approximately 19 billion baht) has been arrested at a luxury shopping mall in Bangkok. The suspect,...

Tyla, Wizkid and Asake to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

Afro Nation has confirmed the first wave of performers for its 2026 Portugal edition, with Tyla, Wizkid and Asake leading the line-up. The three-day festival will return to Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, The Algarve, from July 3 to July 5. The...