Time Out's most popular travel news in 2023

2024 is just around the corner and we are all excited to see what the new year will bring to the world of travel. Along with all the places that have introduced digital visas for nomads and those that have imposed a lot of restrictions on tourism activities, there were more destinations added to UNESCO's sphere of protection.

However, what were the biggest news of the year? As we approach the end of December, timeout.com published a review of the most popular travel news of 2023.

The safest countries in the world in 2023

Seeing the world alone is fast becoming the most popular way to travel, so it's no surprise that potential solo travelers wanted to refresh their memory about the safest destinations in the world. And what could be more reliable than the latest statistics and information from the Global Peace Index? This article is about the latest annual GPI ranking of the safest places to travel and live.

Free flight tickets giveaway to Hong Kong

Free plane tickets to the dazzling Asian city. It's hardly shocking that the news of these half a million free flights attracted so many readers. It conveniently explained how to check in wherever you were.

Strikes at European airports

Traveling has largely returned to pre-pandemic levels, but it's definitely not without its obstacles. While airport strikes are not unique to 2023, they were a fairly significant event throughout the year. From the French air traffic control walkout to the boycott of airline staff at certain airports, Time Out has been constantly updating to keep everyone informed.

Czech Republic changes its name

Renaming countries is nothing new - whether it's to get rid of colonial connotations or just to make life a little easier - but this change has obviously come as quite a shock. Now unofficially known as "Czechia," the Czech Republic will remain the name of the country only in a very formal context.

A brand new sleeper train to Berlin

In 2023, Europe has really improved its railways. And with more and more travelers opting for slower travel to save the planet, information about the newest services on the continent has generated a lot of interest. News of Europe's Sleeper service has been particularly popular - not surprisingly, as it links the most popular list of major European cities.