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 >

Travel prices in Europe have fallen, Eastern Europe still the most economical destination

lviv, ukraine. photo tuanmaciek
Lviv, Ukraine.

An unexpected global phenomenon like a pandemic causes immeasurable losses to economies in every country, but it also opens doors to changes. As the number of travelers has decreased in 2020, hotels and many other travel related businesses have lowered their prices to attract those people who are … 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 >

The most photographed destinations in the world

Skagen Beach in Denmark. Photo by Lars-Göran Hedström.

Instagram is so dominant social media service for sharing photos that trending hashtags and number of likes for images indicate the popularity of not only photos but subjects on those pictures. Inkifi, a photo printing service, calculated the most photographed travel … Read >

The best beach towns in Southern Portugal, Algarve Province

albufeira, algarve, portugal
Albufeira.

Vacation goers who want to stay near beaches, but in a town that is big enough to provide services, varying nightlife, shopping opportunities, and a wide selection of hotels and holiday apartments choose to stay in tourist destinations. Portugal’s south coast, Algarve, has both busy towns and quiet villages. … Read >

Night train between Sweden and Central Europe becomes fast alternative for travelers

train or metro approaching station

Nordic countries are somewhat like islands, separated from the Continental Europe by the straits between Denmark and Sweden and by the Baltic Sea. Flying and driving (including one or two ferry rides) have been the usual options for traveling between Central Europe and the Nordic countries, but now, Sweden’s governmentRead >