Why is it that time after time certain big cities rise to the top of tourist destination rankings? Both visitors and industry experts like the same destinations so there must be something these cities have done right. Euromonitor has evaluated the world’s big … Read >
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How to check in to a fully automated caravan site in France
In summer, many traditional campsites in France are fully booked when families stay weeks in a site they know and love. Motorhome sites near well-known sights tend to be crowded as well, but perhaps there is more space on the mountains? With that in mind, we turned our campervan towards … Read >
The Grand Tour of Switzerland is a fabulous road trip, also on an electric motorcycle
Spanish reporter and motorcyclist Alicia Sornosa has completed a 3000 km / 1860 mile road trip on an electric bike. She started the journey from her home town Madrid in Spain, toured Switzerland following the country’s scenic route known as the Grand Tour and returned to Madrid. The road … Read >
Top 3 genuine Portuguese villages and towns in Algarve
Algarve Province on Portugal’s south coast has been a tourist magnet for so long that it has turned into a region of hotels and holiday apartments. Coastal villages and towns have been re-built for tourists, but if you know where to go, you can still find genuine towns and villages … Read >
Beer drinkers, compare prices before you travel
For natural reasons, water is the most consumed drink in the world, but beer is the most loved drink that brings people together at cafe and bar tables. When we travel, the price of beer in a destination is one of the easiest ways to get a rough idea of … Read >
First trip to Valencia, Spain? Take a quick tour in these key districts first
If you are planning your first visit to one of Europe’s trending city destination, Valencia, Spain, you may ponder where to go in the city. The travel guide shows you around the city, but even with the guidebook, you might want to do … Read >
Europe travel news: Madeira for digital nomads, tour ideas, electric campervan, road trip Iceland
A village in Madeira Island has opened a center for digital nomads
Madeira is a pretty, mountainous, green island in the Atlantic Ocean off the North African coast. The small island belongs to Portugal, but since it is quite faraway from the continental Portugal, it has … Read >
Train promoted as travel method in Europe in 2021, investments to follow
Soon, railways are making a comeback in Europe if EU Commission’s new program The European Year of Rail succeeds in 2021. The program is an awareness campaign that aims at convincing people to travel by train and at convincing enterprises to ship their goods on freight trains. Although it maybe … Read >
This is what you need to know about traveling to the UK after Brexit in January 2021
The long Brexit divorce process when the UK leaves the European Union has ended. The UK borders are not completely open for travelers anymore. From now on, when you are planning a trip to England, Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland, you should pay attention to the new rules. Here is … Read >
Europe travel news: where to ski, more night trains, Northern Lights, hotels for remote workers
News from Europe to travelers
A new class of night trains connect European cities
More choices for train trips is good news for travelers who are concerned about the carbon footprint they leave behind on their journeys. A 500 million euro investment in night trains in Central … Read >