People have had more time to be at home during 2020, and maybe with limited possibilities to travel, many have started to plana move overseas. Perhaps safety, work and study opportunities were high priorities when they searched Google for potential destinations. Only a few countries renowned as vacation … Read >
Tag: Europe
Algarve, Portugal campaigns for campervans and motorhomes to stay in designated areas
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 >
Europe travel news: stop lugging a laptop, workation that won’t work, country-specific restrictions
News on travel destinations, gadgets and road trips
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 >
Europe travel news: half-tourists, travel agent scam, hydrogen train, mini campervan from VW
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 >
Road trip across Asia and Europe on a bus from India to London
Adventures Overland, an Indian travel company for long road tours, is creating a bus trip of a lifetime for travelers who want to experience South Asia, China, Central Asia, Russia, Central Europe and England. The bus trip will take passengers from Delhi, India, to London, UK. The thing that … Read >
Travel news digest: countries with high and low infection ratios, guided online tours, going nowhere flights
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 >
Travel news digest: Airbnb says road trips are in, EU opens borders for tourists, campervan packing tips
EU to allow visitors from 14 countries in July
European countries are opening their borders for travelers in July 2020 after the first wave of corona virus has subsided. Travel within EU is mostly allowed (Sweden is an exception), and 14 countries outside the EU … Read >