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French strike to cause further travel disruption
Travellers to France can expect disruption to their journeys on Thursday as air traffic controllers and rail workers begin another 24-hour strike. Continue reading
British Airways staff to vote on end to strike dispute
British Airways cabin crew are to vote on a proposed deal aimed at ending their ongoing dispute with the airline over working conditions. Continue reading
Daredevil adventurers venture into a crater of molten lava at Marum Volcano in Vanuatu
Adventurers venture into a crater of lava at Marum Volcano in Vanuatu. Continue reading
French strikes continue to disrupt rail travel
Travellers in France are facing further disruption today, as bus and rail workers begin a second day of strikes in protest against proposed pension reforms. Continue reading
Loos with views: the world’s best
Spectacularly located lavatories from around the world. No newspaper required. Continue reading
Canaletto’s Venice: a city for pleasure seekers
Canaletto, the Venetian painter, captured his thrilling city in all its decadent splendour. Continue reading
Passenger misery as tube workers strike
Commuters in London are facing a difficult journey to and from work today as tube workers strike over planned job cuts. Continue reading
France strike to disrupt flights and rail services
Travellers to France face transport disruption over the coming days as workers prepare to take industrial action over proposed pension reforms. Continue reading
The Lonely Planet 100 Million travel photography competition
The best travel photographs of the year as chosen by Lonely Planet. Continue reading
Simon Callow’s St Petersburg
Simon Callow, the actor, revels in the haunting beauty of St Petersburg. Continue reading