Since 2008, the European Union has annually awarded Green Capital recognitions to cities that are leaders in environmentally friendly urban living development. Cities with more than 100 000 inhabitants compete for the Green Capital title and … Read the story...
Tag: Europe
This is the experience with living and working in a compact electric campervan
Compact electric vehicles are already here, practically everywhere on the roads if you look closely. Electric vans are available as well, but it seems that campervan travelers are waiting to see the VW ID Buzz electric van before deciding if … Read the story...
Which countries have night train services in Europe? Here is a map of routes
Europe’s railway network provides a comfortable way to see the continent from west to east, and from south to north. New investments in high-speed train routes and night trains with bed compartments … Read the story...
Top 25 cities in Europe for a night in a hotel while your car battery charges
So you have a shiny new electric car or electric campervan that is begging you to make a tour in Europe. Some regions adopt new technologies faster than others, which in this case means planning is required for being able … Read the story...
Travel photography from a road trip in France and Italy
This road trip started from southern France, Cote d’Azur (also known as Riviera, here is a Riviera guidebook), continued to northwest Italy via the lower Alps, passed through Mont Blanc along a long tunnel that ended in Chamonix France, … Read the story...
Top 5 beach towns along Costa Blanca, Spain
Costa Blanca is the name for a long stretch of Mediterranean beaches located in the state of Valencia, southeast of Spain. Costa Blanca’s northernmost towns and beaches are in Valencia City … Read the story...
Europe travel news: ski slopes await, new options for train trips, updated pandemic rules
Ski resorts are open in Europe, but skiers need vaccinations and tests
Good news for skiers: there is plenty of snow on the Alps and the Pyrenees, and the ski resorts are open. Some extra preparations are required from visitors, … Read the story...
Top city destinations in 2021 that are likely to trend in 2022
Why is it that time after time certain big cities rise to the top of tourist destination rankings? Both visitors and industry experts like the same destinations so there must be something these … Read the story...
How to check in to a fully automated caravan site in France
In summer, many traditional campsites in France are fully booked when families stay weeks in a site they know and love. Motorhome sites near well-known sights tend to be crowded as well, but perhaps there is more space on the … Read the story...
The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a fabulous road trip, also on an electric motorcycle
Spanish reporter and motorcyclist Alicia Sornosa has completed a 3000 km / 1860 mile road trip on an electric bike. She started the journey from her home town Madrid in Spain, toured Switzerland following the country’s scenic route known … Read the story...
Top 3 genuine Portuguese villages and towns in Algarve
Algarve Province on Portugal’s south coast has been a tourist magnet for so long that it has turned into a region of hotels and holiday apartments. Coastal villages and towns have been re-built for tourists, but if you know where … Read the story...
Beer drinkers, compare prices before you travel
For natural reasons, water is the most consumed drink in the world, but beer is the most loved drink that brings people together at cafe and bar tables. When we travel, the price of beer in a destination is one … Read the story...