Many people may see images of the legendary bicycle race the Tour of France in their mind if you mention cycling and Paris, but the news is that on the busy streets of the French capital cycling has become so popular that there are more … Read >
Collioure in South France is an adorable, stylish Mediterranean town
Although Nice and the French Riviera coast certainly are more famous travel destinations than Collioure, this small town shows a lot of style. If you follow the Mediterranean coastline in France towards Spain, you will find Collioure just before the border between two countries.… Read >
Happiest towns in Spain are easy to visit even from a beach resort
Measuring happiness and ranking countries or towns based on the results may not be exact science, but it is fascinating to discover how people feel about their lives across the world. A Spanish food industry business sponsored a survey and a book that examined where … Read >
Fallas fiesta in Valencia, Spain
The annual Fallas fiesta, one of the largest festivities in Europe, is over for 2024, so we will start planning our next trip to Valencia. The thing is that you have to book your place to stay months in … Read >
Airbnb hosts not allowed to have indoor cameras anymore, but will they comply?
Vacation home booking platform Airbnb says over 5 million hosts provide accommodation for travelers across the globe through its online system. Many of these hosts are renting their villas, houses or apartments, and want to protect their properties with security cameras. When visitors find hidden cameras in bedrooms, bathrooms or … Read >
Bern, Switzerland is such a pretty town that it may become the new Hallstatt
Even if you have seen images or video clips of the town of Bern in Switzerland, it is even prettier in real life. Walking or cycling in the ancient town center takes you to another world. A true 360 degree experience, but others have discovered it as well.
You won’t … Read >
Booking.com fined for competition practices related to hotel prices
In the business of online travel reservations, Booking.com is a giant that can require all kinds of terms from suppliers, clients and other business partners. The internet, however, is not a wild west anymore, especially in Europe where regulation is setting fair rules also for digital business. Spain’s National Markets … Read >
Sunrise at a beach in Algarve, Portugal
Morning walk at the a beach in South Portugal, near the town of Albufeira. The renowned kilometers-long Falesia beach looming in the background.
The Second Edition of travel guide Algarve, Southern Portugal shows you around the beaches, town, villages and sights of the region with photos, maps, top lists, and … Read >
Travel guide to South Portugal shows you the best beaches and sights to see
Algarve is the southernmost province of Portugal. Only a stretch of salty water separates the province’s south coast from North Africa, which makes Algarve one of the southest in Europe. The south coast has become so popular as a tourist, digital nomad and winter … Read >
Handicraft shop in Loule, South Portugal
Loule is a historic town in Southern Portugal with remnants of a castle, protective walls, and a really pretty antique center where the shop is located. The town is also a wonderful destination to see how life goes on in an authentic Algarve town that large tourist crowds haven’t discovered … Read >