Tourists must pay, say the French and visiting a ‘Trump’ America
A look at why the French Culture Minister wants non EU tourists to pay a surcharge, the thought of visiting the USA with Trump back in the White House, and how tech and awareness don’t seem to go hand-in-hand.
Reducing emissions, stress-free travel and a megaphone ban
The slower travel debate takes centre stage, ensuring you take the correct documents to travel with confidence and new rules when visiting Venice.
A Scottish tourist tax, queues for the ladies and buffet etiquette
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses a new tourist tax in Edinburgh, there’s the downside to buffets, and ladies queuing for toilets has gone way past a joke.
Going cashless, dodgy suncream and email frustration
Contactless payments, unsubscribing to emails and dodgy suncream labelling are on Grumpy Group Organiser’s agenda this month.
Flight frustrations and the lost art of a phone call
Plane passengers and people who have forgotten how to use the phone have been getting Grumpy Group Organiser’s heckles up recently.
Sleep tourism, promoting Rwanda and the Taylor Swift effect
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on negative word association, more silly trends and the impact of a superstar.
Bed bugs, AI shenanigans and working from home drama
Technology is in the dock and our columnist has got an itch - Grumpy Group Organiser says it how it is.
Willy Wonka disaster in Glasgow, refunds for rain and the BT Tower
Why you need to deliver on your promises, a hotel package that caught the eye, and news about an iconic London landmark.
Hotel bugbears, 100ml airport delay and NASA flights
Our resident Grumpy Group Organiser goes to town on hotel room complaints, airport liquid delays and more.
Sweden vs Switzerland, new e-gates and holiday sunbed wars
Sweden vs Switzerland, facial recognition at borders and sunbed compensation - Grumpy Group Organiser has his say.
The airlines banning Christmas crackers and 'green' holidays
Our columnist Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on airlines banning Christmas crackers, sustainable holidays and funding to spruce up seaside towns.
Angered by Sycamore Gap vandalism and squeezing through nudes
Nude art displays, the irreplaceable Sycamore Gap and theatres closed due to RAAC are on Grumpy Group Organiser’s agenda.
Overtourism, lost luggage and an underground hotel
Grumpy group organiser shares his thoughts on tickets for popular tourist areas, the fear of losing luggage and how he avoids it, plus staying underground in London.
The best motorway services, ancient landmarks and fast food milestones
The changing world of motorway services, fast food and blighting a World Heritage Site - Grump Group Organiser has his say.
Grumpy group organiser on the Museum of Failure and AI shenanigans
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on one very peculiar museum, AI holiday hotspots and the point of asking questions in the first place.
Selfie rules, toilet reviews and Brecon Beacons drama
Our columnist talks rules which prohibit selfies, toilet reviews which are damaging reputations and unnecessary name changes.
Stranded coaches, theatre mishaps and artificial intelligence
Grumpy Group Organiser shares his take on the Dover travel chaos, artificial intelligence and a shambles at the theatre.
Tipping culture gone mad and the UK’s most expensive train
When all is said and done, life can sometimes be a complete and utter rip-off, according to Grumpy Group Organiser.
Theatre sleaze, forgotten artefacts on aeroplanes and sober staycations
Whether tabloid scandals make for good theatre, and other musings from our columnist.
Overcoming a cultural snub and the value of manners
A look at why Leeds is celebrating its cultural routes, which city is the rudest in the UK, and the positive benefits of taking a day trip.
A slice of perspective and thoughts on a return to civilised flying
This month, it’s the green activists and those spreading doom and gloom who are getting grumpy group organiser’s back up.
Rip off concerts, free plane tickets, and are we losing our marbles?
Grumpy Group Organiser discusses a new twist in the ongoing Elgin Marbles debate, some desperate measures to get tourists back to Hong Kong, and unappealing new ticket pricing.
A new era, paying our respects and striking the right balance
How it might feel visiting the royal palaces now we have a King on the throne, an overreaction that created a PR own goal, and the most thoughtful countries in the world. Grumpy Group Organiser has his say…
The easily offended, quick to moan and standing up for what’s right
Grumpy Group Organiser’s feathers have been ruffled by unruly kids at airports, a lack of respect for heritage and the snowflakes out in force.
A moan about strikes, mobile phone ignorance and staying safe out there
The contentious issue of rail strikes is causing havoc to so many industries, not least tourism. Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on this and is also shocked at discovering the unsafest country in Europe.
A surge in travel demand, tight shorts and partying too hard
More people are booking holidays, which is great news, although you may want to avoid some French swimming pools. Plus, groups that like to stick one too many away may be in for a shock.
Shocking staff changes, no more BBC tours and painfully slow table service
Grumpy Group Organiser has his say on the controversial sacking of P&O Ferries employees, the sad reality of Covid cancelling BBC tours and his love-hate relationship with table service apps.
