Europe travel news: ski slopes await, new options for train trips, updated pandemic rules

downhill slalom ski slope, skiers, ski lift

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, such as getting vaccinated (adults, at least). In addition, for … Read >

Europe travel news: remote workdesk in forest, handmade solar-powered electric campervan, Christmas markets are open

lahti, finland: remote work in forest
Photo by Green Lahti

Camperguru has ranked European countries by their camper travel

Three best countries for campervan and motorhome trips in Europe are France, Spain and Germany according to Camperguru. We definitely agree with France and Spain, but has Camperguru team ever made a road trip to the Nordic … Read >

Europe travel news: the latest travel rules , most wanted road trips, how a Europe-wide rail pass works

motorhome ascending on a mountain (fjell) in Lapland

Up-to-date travel rules in EU countries

The fastest way to cross borders in the EU region is to have a “EU Digital Covid Certificate” document on a phone. It specifies if you have been vaccinated, tested, or already recovered from the virus. The second key thing – in addition to … Read >

Europe travel news: status of restrictions in EU countries, travel recovery for summer, Airbnb regulation

espelette village in france, basque region: a shop with chef and bar on the pavement
Espelette, France in the Basque region.

News for April 2021

EU countries officially agree to digital health pass, available by summer

To make travel in Europe easier, EU has decided to introduce a health pass that will include information about passholder’s Covid-19 status. A super fast schedule is planned: the … Read >

Europe travel news: Madeira for digital nomads, tour ideas, electric campervan, road trip Iceland

iceland road trip. photo ferdinand stöhr
Iceland by Ferdinand Stöhr.

A village in Madeira Island has opened a center for digital nomads

Madeira is a pretty, mountainous, green island in the Atlantic Ocean off the North African coast. The small island belongs to Portugal, but since it is quite faraway from the continental Portugal, it has … Read >

Europe travel news: where to ski, more night trains, Northern Lights, hotels for remote workers

ski resort are in sweden
Åre in Sweden.

News from Europe to travelers

A new class of night trains connect European cities

More choices for train trips is good news for travelers who are concerned about the carbon footprint they leave behind on their journeys. A 500 million euro investment in night trains in Central … Read >

Europe travel news: stop lugging a laptop, workation that won’t work, country-specific restrictions

News on travel destinations, gadgets and road trips

volkswage ecrafter as electric campervan

Frequently updated list of travel restrictions in European countries

The pandemic isn’t leaving us any time soon, but travel is still possible. Situation is different in each European country, but here is a frequently updated page for getting in and out of … Read >

Europe travel news: half-tourists, travel agent scam, hydrogen train, mini campervan from VW

switzerland, interlaken, a group of tourists take a break in a park
Touring Switzerland.

Airbnb problems in France, road trip across Europe during pandemic, and Helsinki guide

Coronavirus exposed a dirty secret in travel business: Ponzi-style schemes by travel agents

Read this article by USA Today before booking your next trip with a travel agent. These stories about holidaymakers who had to … Read >

Travel news digest: countries with high and low infection ratios, guided online tours, going nowhere flights

helsinki, finland. Esplanadi and Mikonkatu
Helsinki, Finland.

News on tourism, destinations, service, and tools

Europe is on vacation, here is the result: The old continent is suffering from a wave infections

The big countries in Central and Southern Europe have vacation period in August, and it has resulted into a new wave of virus infections. … Read >

Travel news digest: Airbnb says road trips are in, EU opens borders for tourists, campervan packing tips

autobahn a5 in herbolzheim, germany
Autobahn A5 in southern Germany.

EU to allow visitors from 14 countries in July

European countries are opening their borders for travelers in July 2020 after the first wave of corona virus has subsided. Travel within EU is mostly allowed (Sweden is an exception), and 14 countries outside the EU … Read >