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Göten has an aging population and low birth rate but it’s popular with tourists.

Lufthansa is adding up to €72 to ticket prices to pay for sustainable fuel

it is one of the first in Europe to introduce a fee like this but it could be a sign of things to come from other airlines.

'The loss is noticeable': Georgia's summer season hit by lack of Israeli tourists

Tuesday, june 25, 2024

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"Bookings have been cancelled, and projections for new bookings are very low" according to one restauranteur.

China extends visa-free entry to Poland along with 11 other European countries

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Polish citizens are the latest to benefit from China's visa-free scheme, which aims to boost tourism.

Greece: Warning issued to tourists as 'high temperatures will be more and more frequent'

Monday, june 24, 2024

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There has been a spate of tourist deaths in Greece as temperatures hit 43 degrees.

Under the Tuscan sun: This Italian region will pay you €30,000 to move there

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Applicants will receive between €10,000 and €30,000 to buy a house in a mountain town.

Should you use reef-friendly sunscreen on holiday? Here’s how to protect your skin responsibly

Sunday, june 23, 2024

Your sun protection could be damaging coral reefs. Here's what you can do about it.

Wild swimming, free theatre and clubbing: Why Zurich is the place to be in Pride Month and beyond

Saturday, june 22, 2024

Zurich’s blend of nature, culture and a welcoming community makes it ideal for a LGBTQ+ city break.

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‘A shabby mess’: Barcelona might ban ‘offensive’ and ‘tasteless’ souvenirs

Friday, june 21, 2024

This would include products that contain “homophobic or sexist” content.

Maypoles, pickled herring and sack races: What to expect from midsummer in Sweden

Thursday, june 20, 2024

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In 2024, Midsummer Eve falls on 21 June and there are celebrations throughout the whole weekend.

Germany tops ‘vacation deprivation’ ranking: The surprising reason workers don’t take time off

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One generation in particular is not using up their holiday allowance.

Underwater rail tunnel linking Denmark and Germany to replace 45-minute ferry with 7-minute train

Wednesday, june 19, 2024

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Denmark's Fehmarnbelt tunnel will slash travel times between Scandinavia and Central Europe.

Hiking experts’ tips for staying safe in hot weather after five tourists die in Greek heatwave

Tuesday, june 18, 2024

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At least five tourists have been found dead this month in Greek after attempting to hike in extreme temperatures.

Italy’s cheap houses are back. You can now buy a property in Sicily for as little as €3

Italy is famous for its €1 houses so why the price increase?

Lufthansa City Airlines: What is the German flag carrier’s new airline and where will it fly?

Monday, june 17, 2024

Germany's new airline launches this month. Here’s where it will fly to.

Europe’s summer heatwaves: Should you cancel your holiday when extreme weather hits?

Weather and insurance experts on what to expect in Europe this summer and what you can do if your trip is impacted by extreme weather.

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Chaos at Birmingham Airport over 100ml liquid limit: What can you bring in your hand luggage?

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New 3D scanners could spell the end of frustrating liquid limits at airports but there have been major delays in installing the new tech in the UK.

‘Bad for tourism’: Why travel agents say the new EU Entry/Exit system could be delayed again

Sunday, june 16, 2024

From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme.

Wind your way around Finland’s largest lake on an e-bike adventure in Saimaa

Saturday, june 15, 2024

Saimaa is the largest of Finland’s 188,000 lakes. Here's how to enjoy its best parts in a day by e-bike.

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Meet the 21-year-old walking from Manchester to Ibiza to raise money for charity

Friday, june 14, 2024

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Henry Moores met his target three days before his arrival on the Spanish island, so has decided to set a new challenge by increasing the target to over €177,000.

Travelling to a European country with dengue? Top tips to keep tiger-mosquitoes at bay

Local and imported cases of the virus soared last year - here’s how to keep safe.

'Extremely interesting': Archaeologists unearth mystery stone building on site of new Crete airport

Thursday, june 13, 2024

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The airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens.

Completed the Camino de Santiago? Here are some alternative walking routes to try

Already feeling the heat in Europe? Plan an autumn hike along these quiet alternatives to the Camino.

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Albania, Cyprus, Ireland: Europe’s best non-Schengen countries for when you’ve used up your 90 days

Wednesday, june 12, 2024

Worried about Europe’s 90-day rule? Travellers recommend the best places to break up your trip.

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Greece heatwave: What travellers need to know as archaeological sites shut and wildfires loom

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Tourists have been fainting while queuing to get into the Acropolis.

Injured passengers offered compensation after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight

Tuesday, june 11, 2024

Extreme turbulence killed one and injured dozens the flight last month. Now passengers are being compensated.

‘I feel liberated’: My very British introduction to Germany’s nudist Free Body Culture

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‘It is very organised’: What it’s like inside Berlin’s health-boosting nudist clubs.

Germany, Italy, UK: Which European countries spent the most on tourism last year?

Monday, june 10, 2024

The UN World Tourism Organization has tracked which countries spend the most on tourism, earn the most and the most visited destinations last year.

This European country is launching the world’s longest circular hiking trail to combat overtourism

Portugal’s tourist hotspots are overwhelmed with visitors. A new hiking trail aims to restore balance.

Boat rentals: The alternative tourism trend that’s taking over Spain

The past decade has seen a wave of yacht rental platforms shaking up sailing holidays - and they’re on the rise in Spain.

For me, Italia 90 wasn’t just about the football. Here’s how it inspired a life of travel

Sunday, june 9, 2024

Planning a European football break this summer? Here are my tips for how to make the most of it.

From turtle protection to citizen science projects: How to give back to the ocean on holiday

Saturday, june 8, 2024

Here's how to explore Europe’s oceans responsibly this summer.

In your hiking era? Sardinia is giving away free nights to under-35s on this historic trail

Friday, june 7, 2024

This cammino comes with the perk of three free nights in charming campsites and B&Bs.

The EU is turning its back on golden visas - but one country is reintroducing its scheme

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After Spain's government pulled the plug on controversial golden visas, one EU country is reintroducing its scheme.

Last-minute bookings and border queues: Here’s how airlines think the EES will affect passengers

Thursday, june 6, 2024

New automated checks using biometric data are being introduced in the EU this autumn.

Bridgerton things to do in Bath: The best places to eat, drink and walk in a magical UK city

From the Roman Baths to the Jane Austen Centre, Bath is ideal for history and romance lovers.

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Flight cancellations and delays predicted as French air traffic controllers vote to strike next week

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Last time Paris Orly air traffic control shut down, 70 per cent of flights were cancelled: now there’s a new strike.

Fed up with hoards of cruise passengers, Alaska residents are calling for ‘ship-free Saturdays’

Wednesday, june 5, 2024

A cruise ship cap is being introduced in Alaska’s capital to curb overtourism.

Always wanted to live in Thailand? This new digital nomad visa could be your chance

Visa applicants can also spend their stay learning muay Thai boxing or Thai cooking.

Short-stay Schengen visa costs are going up from June: Here’s what you need to know

The European Commission has blamed the price hike on inflation in member states.

Inflation, jet fuel costs and decarbonisation: Here’s why airfares are going to continue going up

Tuesday, june 4, 2024

Industry experts say flight ticket prices are going to be pushed even higher this year.

‘Super good weather, cheap food’: Digital nomads’ top picks for an affordable summer in Europe

These are digital nomads’ top recommendations for an affordable summer in Europe.

Croatia, Greece, Austria: Which European destinations have the cleanest water for swimming?

Monday, june 3, 2024

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Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming.

Why not take the train? Experts on what’s needed to get more Europeans to ditch flights

Sunday, june 2, 2024

Skyscanner for trains and shorter journey times are just two of the improvements that are needed.

Barcelona grapples with the future of tourism as rain provides last minute drought relief

Saturday, june 1, 2024

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As Barcelona exits its almost four-year-long drought, the aftermath has left many tough questions about the realities of water management and mass tourism.

Sulphur baths and Soviet markets: How to spend a weekend in Tbilisi on a budget

Thursday, may 30, 2024

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For as little as €10 a meal, you can eat like royalty in Tbilisi.

Truffles, Nutella and wine: Take a ready-made rail adventure around Italy’s Piedmont region

Six return train services are now running on weekdays between the towns of Asti and Alba.

Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights?

Wednesday, may 29, 2024

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Lava is spewing 50m into the air out of a 3.5km-long fissure.

Germany is making it easier for foreign workers to move to the country this summer

Tuesday, may 28, 2024

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The Opportunity Card allows non-EU citizens to come to Germany for a year in order to search for a job.

These new night trains are a budget solution to travelling Italy, just don’t expect luxury

Tickets are around half the price of the existing sleeper train.

‘We sold everything’: Meet the retired couple setting sail on a 3.5 year cruise around the world

They say living on a ship is ‘no more expensive than living on land’.

This new 7-day hiking trail has just opened in Italy’s stunning Dolomites mountains

Monday, may 27, 2024

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The circular route is 170 kilometres long and can be completed in seven days.

Airlines will lose less luggage and return it to you quicker thanks to new tracking rules

Better technology and tracking should also mean a bag is reunited faster with its owner if it does get lost.

Paris' famous Champs-Élysées transformed into a massive free picnic with treats from famous chefs

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4,000 lucky Parisians were handed picnic baskets packed with treats from top Paris chefs.

Demand for female tour guides is soaring in this country so what's holding them back?

Sunday, may 26, 2024

‘Islam does not have to limit you’: Meet the female guides changing the face of tourism in Jordan.

This €10 a day rail pass could be your ticket to France’s biggest wine growing region

Saturday, may 25, 2024

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The region is home to famous French cities like Toulouse, Nîmes and Montpellier.

Overcrowded Swiss village considers Venice-style entry fee for visitors who arrive by car

Friday, may 24, 2024

The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport.

‘Everything is collapsing’: Ibiza is the latest Spanish hotspot to fight back against overtourism

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One local teacher flies to and from Ibiza every day because she can't afford to live on the island.

Is it safe to travel to Naples? Italy plans evacuations after earthquake tremors

Thursday, may 23, 2024

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The UK’s Foreign Office has updated its advice for travel to southern Italy.

Mt. Fuji no more: Japanese town erects huge black screen to deter crowds of selfie-seeking tourists

Wednesday, may 22, 2024

• 5:01 AM

Camera-sized holes have since appeared in the screen, which officials are working to repair.