Sophie Dickinson

London

Travel Writer at The Telegraph

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Articles

Is it safe to visit Turkey and Greece? Latest advice after earthquakes

3 days ago | msn.com | Sophie Dickinson

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Is it safe to visit Turkey and Greece? Latest advice after earthquakes

3 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Sophie Dickinson

The natural disaster follows a similar, more powerful incident in April, which saw some 50 aftershocks hit the Sea of Marmara and Istanbul. Last month, a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Crete in Greece, prompting a tsunami alert from seismologists. While there were some minor landslides, no significant damage (or injuries) were reported. Here is everything you need to know about whether it is safe to travel to Turkey right now. Is it safe to visit Istanbul?
Everything you need to know about visiting Sicily after the latest Mount Etna eruption

4 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Sophie Dickinson

Mount Etna, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted on the Italian island of Sicily. Reports have described tourists visiting the landmark as "fleeing for their lives" as black smoke billows from the crater. Volcanic tremors were felt in the vicinity of Mount Etna, which is situated on the east of the island, at around 10pm last night. These continued until around 1am, when they were reportedly at their strongest.
Think moving seats after your plane takes off is harmless? Here's why you're wrong

5 days ago | telegraph.co.uk | Sophie Dickinson

While weighing passengers ahead of boarding has been mooted, the approximate distribution of mass does have to be calculated before each flight. Airlines are keen to emphasise that if one side, or section, of the plane is heavier than another part, flying the aircraft can become difficult. Any extra "drag" - when air resistance becomes noticeable - is something the pilot must consider. And it can increase fuel costs, too, which can in turn affect ticket prices - something none of us want.
This under-visited Italian lake has all the charm of Como at half the price

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Kiki Deere |Tim Jepson |Sophie Dickinson

Lake Lugano offers a crowd-free, cost-effective alternative to Italy's most famous lakeside destinationsWith over two million visitors descending on the shores of Lake Como every year, you'd be hard pushed to believe that less than a 30 minutes drive from its shores lies one of the region's best-kept secrets. Also known as Lago Ceresio in Italian, Lake Lugano is predominantly located in Switzerland.
How to avoid rip-off wine in Paris – and Europe’s other tourist cons

1 week ago | msn.com | Sophie Dickinson

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Rip-off wine in Paris and Europe’s other tourist cons

1 week ago | msn.com | Sophie Dickinson

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Ice cream in Rome and buskers in Athens: Europe’s biggest tourist cons

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Sophie Dickinson

Last month, Paris cafes were caught cheating unsuspecting tourists out of good-quality wine. The scam is simple: bistro visitors order, say, a glass of Chablis, costing around €9 (£7.65). The wine arrives, and all seems well. But sommeliers working for Le Parisien, a French newspaper, discovered that the wine being served was actually the cheapest on the menu – a €5 (£4.25) Sauvignon. It’s an amusing undercover mission, but reveals how cunning rip-offs target tourists in Montmartre and beyond.
Europe's tourist cons and how to avoid them

1 week ago | telegraph.co.uk | Sophie Dickinson

From rogue pedicabs to cup-and-ball games, it pays to be aware of these commonplace tricks Last month, Paris cafes were caught cheating unsuspecting tourists out of good-quality wine. The scam is simple: bistro visitors order, say, a glass of Chablis, costing around €9 (£7.65). The wine arrives, and all seems well. But sommeliers working for Le Parisien, a French newspaper, discovered that the wine being served was actually the cheapest on the menu - a €5 (£4.25) sauvignon.
The best UK beaches to visit by train

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Sophie Dickinson

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