Travel analysis: Why Interrail has become Europe’s hottest travel trend
Since the emergence of budget airlines, European travel has become faster, cheaper and more accessible, transforming holidaymaking.
Weekend city breaks and longer holidays in warmer climates, particularly in southern Europe, have become popular with travellers, from families to young backpackers alike.
However, a growing number of young travellers are beginning to swap airport terminals for railway stations.
Travel analysis: Why are "coolcations" replacing Mediterranean holidays?
For decades, summer travel has been dominated by Mediterranean beaches, hot climates and city breaks where temperatures exceeding 30°C are not uncommon.
However, rising temperatures, overtourism and a desire for more unique adventures are encouraging travellers to seek different, cooler destinations instead.
Destinations that were once considered winter only escapes, such as Iceland, Norway and Finland, are now becoming attractive year round destinations as the "coolcation" trend grows.
Travel analysis: Why are Gen Z travellers choosing the Balkans over Western Europe?
For many years, travelling to cities like Paris, Venice, Amsterdam and Barcelona was the epitome of travelling to mainland Europe, dominating many bucket lists.
However, Balkan countries like Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia are increasingly climbing people's bucket lists too.
Travel News Blitz’s Natalie Callagher explores why younger people are looking beyond Western Europe’s travel hotspots in favour of some of the continent's hidden gems.
Travel guide: Five things to do in Marrakech, Morocco
Travel News Blitz’s Natalie Callagher takes you through five things you shouldn’t miss during your trip to Marrakech, with a few sneaky honorable mentions at the end.
Travel tips: Three things you should do to get used to solo travelling
Are you used to doing things alone? If not, would you like to do it?
Travelling alone, especially going abroad, may sound scary for you. Don’t start with big things; start small - what you can do in your free time within one day.
Travel News Blitz’s Moe Ikeda introduces the step-by-step guide to preparing your mind for travelling alone.
Travel tips: Hiking the Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru
After five days hiking through the Andes in Peru, sore feet and tired eyes are numbed by the images of green lakes, snowcapped mountains and horses trekking through rocky terrain.
Peru offers a diverse and natural beauty like no other I have seen, writes Travel News Blitz’s Chloe Willis, and the Salkantay Trek is at the pinnacle of this.
However, to enjoy everything this trip has to offer, preparation and awareness of the challenges that you may face are essential.
Travel news: The set-jetting boom - How TV and film are inspiring our travel choices
Screen-inspired travel has officially gone mainstream - and it is reshaping global tourism as we know it, writes Travel News Blitz writer Jesse-Ann Baron.
In 2026, a holiday trip may be born between the first episode and the final credits.
Worlds colliding: The best culture exchanges from the 2026 FIFA World Cup
As one of the largest global events in the world, it's only natural that the FIFA World Cup brings together cultures in a unique and special way.
While there have been many heartwarming moments emerging online as more international supporters have settled into their various camps, Travel News Blitz’s Zach Heynes highlights three of the cultural fusions that have been taking over the internet during this World Cup season.
Travel tips: Every major visa change in 2026 you need to know
If you are travelling in 2026, you should know the rules have changed. From a new digital border system to sudden visa shifts, here’s everything you need to know before booking, writes Travel News Blitz’s Jesse-Ann Baron.
Travel review: Palermo, Sicily - the food that took my trip to the next level
Italians know how to do food right. From spending six weeks in Rome, to weekends in Florence and beach-side destinations across the country, one thing was consistent.
The food never missed - and Sicily was no exception to this.
From eating around the markets of Palermo, to the array of seafood on offer, to pasta and arancini, and to the devilishly good sweet treats, Sicily really has the best of Italian food, writes Travel News Blitz’s Chloe Willis.
Beyond mining: Discover why Kitwe, Zambia, is worth exploring
When people think of Zambia, destinations such as Victoria Falls and South Luangwa National Park frequently come to mind, writes Travel News Blitz’s Tabitha Kongo.
However, nestled in the heart of the Copperbelt Province is Kitwe - a city that offers you a unique experience of the “kopala” culture and warm Zambian hospitality.
Kitwe is known to be the second largest city after Lusaka in terms of population size. It is also the third largest city when it comes to infrastructure development after Lusaka and Ndola.
Kitwe has mineral production of copper, cobalt and emerald. The city has advanced from mining production into a blooming commercial and social hub.
Whether you are travelling for business, leisure, or simply cruising through Zambia past its tourist attractions, you are sure to be engulfed by the wealth of experiences that Kitwe has to offer.
Triple Olympic champion Pete Reed on the journey from gold medals to rebuilding life after paralysis
Pete Reed’s life has been shaped by three very different chapters: Olympic dominance, military service and recovery from life-changing injury.
A three-time Olympic gold medallist, former Royal Navy commander and one of Britain’s most decorated rowers, Reed built his first career on discipline, pressure and elite performance.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Pete Reed discusses overcoming adversity, performing under extreme pressure, learning to fail, and why care sits at the heart of effective leadership.
Travel news: 17 in Slovenia, 18 in Spain - A backpacker’s guide to Europe
From tourist attractions to embarrassing mistakes, Travel News Blitz’s Abbie Latymer reflects on her month-long bildungsroman journey that transitioned her into adulthood.
Travel news: A first-timer’s guide to Venice - Where to visit, what to do and more
From cobbled streets to unforgettable gondola rides, here’s what you need to know before visiting Venice.
Twisting alleyways, canals that glisten in the sun, and the rich aroma of freshly baked Italian pastries drifting through the air. Tranquillity covers every corner of Venice.
And yet, this is only a glimpse of what the city has to offer, writes Travel News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
Located in the northeast of Italy, Venice is truly a city on water. Spreading over 126 small islands, connected by 472 bridges and a maze of bending canals that connect historic neighbourhoods.
Marathon Des Sables finisher Luke Tyburski: ‘The toughest step I ever took was backwards’
Luke Tyburski was a professional footballer before injury ended the career he had spent years chasing. What followed was a 10-year battle with depression that twice left him standing on a bridge, not wanting to live anymore.
He stepped back both times.
That decision became the start of a different kind of fight. Luke later moved into ultra-endurance sport, completing the Marathon des Sables, the brutal desert race across the Sahara, as well as The Ultimate Triathlon and The 500 Man Triathlon.
In this exclusive interview with the Inspirational Leadership Speakers Agency, Luke discusses the darkest moments of his depression, why pushing beyond your comfort zone can reveal what you are capable of, and why speaking up is often the first serious step towards rebuilding your life.
Travel tips: What to see and do whilst visiting the Polish city of Gdansk
Gdansk, a historic port city in Poland, offers a quirky experience of both the hustle and bustle of a city and the tranquillity of a magnificent coastline on the Baltic Sea.
There is a reason why Gdansk is one of the most visited cities in Poland, with over three million visitors each year, writes Travel News Blitz’s Bianca Wright.
Known for the battle of Westerplatte, where the German forces attacked the Polish military by targeting the transit depot, enabling successful entry into Poland and marking the start of World War II.
The city is a place that will arouse your senses, whether your trip is to venture back in history, exploring museums and historic buildings or hitting vibrant streets full of delicious food, shops, street performers or hitting the waves of the Baltic Sea with a surfboard.
Inside the 100-Mile Mind: Matt Young on failure, endurance and mental resilience
Matt Young is a mental resilience speaker, former professional footballer and ultra-marathon runner whose work begins where comfort ends.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Matt Young explores the mental side of ultra-marathon running, how failure can become a learning process, and why true potential often sits behind the blocks people place in their own minds.
Travel guide: A love letter to Cyprus - Where to stay, what to eat and more
From Aphrodite to breathtaking beaches, there is a reason Cyprus is called the island of love, because you will fall in love with it all, writes Travel News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
Picture this, a refreshing, salt-laced breeze slipping through your hair, an iced-cold piña colada grazing your lips, and the peaceful hush of the waves on the golden coastline.
This isn’t the Maldives, nor the Bahamas. This is Cyprus, the Jewel of the Mediterranean.
Travel news: A first-timer’s guide to Tokyo - Where to stay, what to pack and more
Between the cherry blossoms and bottles of sake, this is what you need to know before visiting Tokyo, writes Travel News Blitz’s Harry Perdios.
There is something rather magical and refreshing about visiting somewhere that changes your perspective on the world.
Tokyo is one of those places.
Whether it’s a quiet stroll through ancient gardens or a peaceful cup of matcha that leaves you reflecting on the person you will become when you return home.
Adventure expert Mark Denton reveals the three rules that help teams survive storms at sea and in business
Mark Denton is an adventure and exploration expert, leadership speaker and former BT Global Challenge skipper whose work is shaped by one of the toughest tests in professional sailing: leading a team of amateur crew members around the world against prevailing winds and currents.
Before developing his keynote, Navigate the Storm, Mark completed more than 80,000 nautical miles at sea and led people from different ages, backgrounds and nationalities through extreme conditions, competitive pressure and constant change. His experience gives him a practical view of teamwork, psychological safety and decision-making under pressure.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Mark discusses how he entered sailing later than many would expect, what the Global Challenge taught him about leadership, why “safe, happy and fast” became central to team performance, and how lessons from the ocean can help businesses navigate disruption and change.