Algarve, Portugal campaigns for campervans and motorhomes to stay in designated areas

sunset in Sagres, Portugal
Sunset in Sagres.

The south coast of Portugal, Algarve, is a popular winter escape destination for northern and central Europeans. Many fly to Faro, the only airport of the province, but many visitors also drive their campervans and motorhomes to the south coast. There is a wide range of camping … 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 >

Electric airplanes fly travelers to their destinations sooner than we thought

heart aerospace ES-19 electric passenger aircraft

As electric cars, vans and trucks are slowly but surely becoming more common in road transport, also air travel is facing a new era. Airplanes powered by batteries that can produce energy for short flights are expected in North Europe by 2026. Heart Aerospace, a startup in Gothenburg, Sweden, … Read >

The most exciting walking and cycling tours in Valencia City, Spain

a plaza in the old city center of Valencia, Spain

Valencia is Spain’s third largest city, but its location on the Costa Blanca by the Mediterranean Sea make it the most pleasant year-round destination. The city has good public transportation that can transport visitors from sight to sight, but a popular way to move around is cycling and walking. Here … Read >

Amazon Explore takes you to a city sightseeing tour online

amazon explore, guided online travel service

Amazon has created an exceptional travel product that allows travelers to stay home, and follow a local guide who shows the agreed destination or, for instance, a cake recipe over the internet. The product, Amazon Explore, was made available to a limited number of beta users in September 2020, … 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 >

Considering a new remote work destination? Here are the smartest cities in the world

When someone is planning a move to a foreign city, considering a new destination where to work remotely, or simply scanning exciting cities to visit, a factor that may have an impact on the decision is how smart a city is. IMD, a leadership development consultancy, has published Smart City … Read >