The longest railway tunnel in the world under construction in the Alps

world longest railway tunnel cross the alps, mont cenis
Map image by Openstreetmap.org.

Both France and Italy have started a massive construction project that will produce the longest railway tunnel in the world. The 57.5 km long tunnel is being excavated in the Alps, under Mont Cenis mountain. The railway line from Lyon to Turin dives into the tunnel … Read >

Travel safely in Europe: here are the safest countries

iceland scenery by moyan brenn on flickr
Iceland scenery by Moyan Brenn.

Some travelers like to throw themselves into adventures when they seek experiences in foreign destinations, whereas others want to enjoy safe travel destinations without too many unexpected risks.  If you belong to the latter category, and want to travel safely, here are the safest countries … Read >

Which European countries have the cleanest waters for swimming?

benidorm beach. image by arihak

On a hot summer day, nothing beats swimming in a sea, lake or in a river (cold beer comes close, though). If the urge to swim hits when you are traveling in Europe, which countries are managing their environment so that designated bathing waters have remained clean? European Environment Agency … Read >

If mobile internet access is crucial for you when traveling in Europe, here are the fastest networks

Saltstraumen, Norway. Lapland. photo by arihak
Saltstraumen near Bodö in Norway.

Very few travelers plan their trips in Europe based on average mobile network speed and reliability in a destination, but if you are planning to work and attend videoconferences, network experience will make a difference to you. For a traveler, mobile network access is the … Read >

Which European countries have the most Unesco World Heritage sites?

torino, italy. flower market on a street. photo by arihak.
Street market in Italy.

So far, I haven’t been disappointed when I have visited a destination that Unesco has awarded the World Heritage title. They are wonderful travel destinations, although the purpose of the World Heritage program is conservation, not tourism. Since 1978, Unesco has awarded more than 1000 heritage … Read >