Vacation home booking platform Airbnb says over 5 million hosts provide accommodation for travelers across the globe through its online system. Many of these hosts are renting their villas, houses or apartments, and want to protect their properties with security … Read the story...
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Bern, Switzerland is such a pretty town that it may become the new Hallstatt
Even if you have seen images or video clips of the town of Bern in Switzerland, it is even prettier in real life. Walking or cycling in the ancient town center takes you to another world. A true 360 degree … Read the story...
Booking.com fined for competition practices related to hotel prices
In the business of online travel reservations, Booking.com is a giant that can require all kinds of terms from suppliers, clients and other business partners. The internet, however, is not a wild west anymore, especially in Europe where regulation is … Read the story...
Travel guide to South Portugal shows you the best beaches and sights to see
Algarve is the southernmost province of Portugal. Only a stretch of salty water separates the province’s south coast from North Africa, which makes Algarve one of the southest in Europe. The south coast has … Read the story...
Numbers indicate that these are the best European countries to retire
Remote workers and digital nomads are not the only travelers who are looking for best places to stay, for instance, comfortably during winter. Many retirees are dreaming of finding a nice … Read the story...
A contest for outdoors lovers: Tree Hugging World Championship in the Arctic Lapland
The country that has brought us the World Championships of Air Guitar (in Oulu, Finland), the Swamp Soccer World Championships, and many more fun events also has a colorful history with tree hugging … Read the story...
Four fabulous towns in Central Spain that travelers haven’t discovered yet
When people think about destinations in Spain, sunny beaches and the blue Mediterranean Sea is the image they tend to see. While that’s true, Spain is a large country where all regions have their own history and their unique culture … Read the story...
Is it safe to drink tap water in Europe?
It seems that whenever we travel to a country that we haven’t visited before, we have doubts about the safety of tap water in the destination, and like to resort to bottled water. If you don’t know the water purity … Read the story...
Cities in Europe where you can easily tour the best sights by walking
Even in big European cities walking is often the best way to go from one central place to another. Naturally, in big cities like Paris or London you need to complement walking with underground, bus, bicycle or electric … Read the story...
Planning your first trip to Europe? 7 all-important things to know
Before my first trip to the continental Europe I wish someone had told me that that there is so many fascinating places to see and experience apart from the must-see sights, such as the … Read the story...
Rampant stealing of Airbnb accounts has become a serious security and privacy risk for hosts and travelers
Cybersecurity consultancies are reporting of serious risks for all travelers and property owners who use Airbnb. Criminals have discovered that both host and guest accounts are relatively easy to take over or buy stolen accounts from hackers’ … Read the story...
Planning a trip to Europe in 2100? Here is what you need to know about the climate
Climate change will gradually have an impact on tourism in Europe. Year 2100 is still relatively far away, but a research has been published by EU that takes such a long term view. Summers … Read the story...