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 >
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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
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
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 >
Survey: Interest in vanlife has increased among working-age people
Vanlife – living and traveling in a campervan – is a relatively new trend that has been reported in media, but not much researched or surveyed. How many people really are interested in living in a van? Move.org, a U.S. based online service about the business of moving, has surveyed … Read >
Top 10 winter destinations in Europe
Winter in Europe is full of snow if you head north or to high mountains, or sun and sea if you head south. Lonely Planet has ranked Europe’s top 10 winter destinations, and the list features both snowy adventures and warm Mediterranean destinations. Before booking a trip, check the … Read >
Amazon Explore takes you to a city sightseeing tour online
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 >
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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 >
Where is the paradise between two seas?
In the 1960s, investors made a huge bet in a large beach resort that was built from scratch on a narrow strip of dunes. The first hotels and holiday apartments were ready for sunbathers along the road that crossed the 20 … Read >