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Wildfire Warnings Issued In The Canary Islands As Millions Prepare To Holiday There

Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations. Read more

Fragrance-free Toiletries And Lots Of Snacks: The Ultimate Packing List For The Hajj Pilgrimage

The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the ye... Read more

Planning A Holiday In Europe This Year? All Of 2025s Tourist Taxes, Bans And Restrictions Explained

To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting E... Read more

Violent Turbulence Hits Ryanair Flight In Germany, Forcing An Emergency Landing And Injuring 9

Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen... Read more

Beyond The Peloton: Cycling Tourism Is Changing How We See And Spend In Europe

Cycling tourism generates more than €44 billion annually for Europe. Read more

Flying To The UK Next Year? New Airspace Design Promises Quicker Journeys And Fewer Delays

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Departm... Read more

Seaweed Harvesting And Midsummer Feasting In Sweden Helped Me Reconnect With My Island Roots

Vrångö is a tiny but breathtaking fraction of the 30,000 islands scattered all around Sweden. Read more

Save The Amalfi Coast For Spring To Escape The Crowds And Hike Beneath Lemon Blossom

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds. Read more

Svalbard, Chios, El Hierro: How These European Islands Have Successfully Avoided Overtourism

With limited land and fragile infrastructure, islands are some of the destinations worst affected by mass tourism. Read more

Facing A Pilot Shortage, Swiss Cancels Flights. Is This A Sign Of A Wider European Trend?

Switzerland’s national carrier isn’t the only European airline cutting summer flights. Read more

Europe Wants Seamless International Train Travel. Deutsche Bahn Says Its Getting There

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory. Read more

Espresso Riviera: This Night Train Will Whisk Passengers From Rome To The French Coast This Summer

The blissfully named Espresso Riviera is returning to the rails after a successful summer season last year. Read more

Türkiye To Fine Passengers Who Stand Up Before The Seatbelt Sign Is Switched Off On Planes

The practice not only disrupts other passengers, but also poses a safety risk. Read more

Astana: Don't Miss These Must-see Sights On Your Next Trip To Kazakhstan's Capital

Whether you’re a tourist visiting Astana for a few days or an expat who wants to learn more about the city, you’ll l... Read more

No More Samba On The Strand? Rio De Janeiro Aims To Curb Unauthorised Vendors And Noise On Beaches

Set to come into force at the beginning of June, the new rules restrict live music, food and drink sales, chair rentals ... Read more