Since the end of the pandemic, travel is back in full force – in fact, numbers have grown so much that the term “overtourism” is now trending. When it comes to Spain, certain popular tourist cities are taking steps to fight overtourism and cut back on house pricing for residents. How will this affect you as a traveler visiting Spain? Valencia joins Barcelona, the...
Lying just off the Vendée coast of western France, Ile d’Yeu is a lesser-known, gorgeous island, free from the crowds of Paris, or popular islands like Mallorca, Ibiza and Greece. Meanwhile, even though the island is tiny, you can walk for an hour or more without finding a road or another person. This makes Ile d’Yeu the perfect island vacation for those wishing to...
Solo travel continues to be a trend these days, with many travelers taking off alone to explore the world. For this reason, research was run to reveal the best cities in the world for those traveling alone. Of interest to note, almost 50 percent of the cities are located in Asia. If you are planning to set off on your travels alone, read on to find out the best...
The ride-hailing app Uber has proved hugely popular for getting around on four wheels, but now it is expanding its offer on the water. Whether enjoying a cruise or being transported by yacht, these new water-based options are set to make life easier this summer. Uber Boat takes to the water this summer Popular ride-hailing app Uber is taking to the water this summer...
In the last couple of years, train travel has taken off as a greener way to go. More high-speed trains are running now than ever before, plus old-fashioned sleeper trains are coming back with a vengeance. However, for any traveler who is blasé about train journeys, there is one unique choice on offer in Wuppertal in Germany. Read on to learn more about the suspension...
The temperatures seem to soar higher each year, and certain European countries are already reporting extreme temperatures While it’s only June, some nations are recording temperatures as high as 43°C (109°F), leading to travelers being warned to take care. Among the warnings for tourists is to stay hydrated and spend time in shaded or air-conditioned environments...
As noted by the 1959 movie, Some Like It Hot, but to many of us, the extreme heat in summer is hard to handle, with heatwave after heatwave making Europe sizzle. It’s only June, and the temperatures are rising, so make sure you know how to handle the heatwaves of 2024. How to handle the heatwaves of summer in Europe As international travelers head to Europe, the...
El Huerto de Juan Ranas is a restaurant and bar in the Albaicín area of Granada in Spain and is in the headlines after a client shared a copy of his bill on X (formerly Twitter). The bill has gone viral after the person who shared it showed how high the prices were. However, the owner noted that they offer “a global experience” which justifies the high prices...
You have just spent two wonderful weeks on an idyllic beach in a foreign country and want to take something home as a souvenir. However, many travelers take sand from that beach to remind them of their vacation. While it might be just a little sand, if enough people do this, that idyllic beach will be no more. Not only that, if you are caught stealing the sand you...
Many popular destinations in Europe are introducing measures to combat overtourism, including Venice, Amsterdam and Barcelona. However, another popular location, this time in Switzerland, is also battling against two many tourists. Lauterbrunnun is considering introducing a tourist tax to visit the village, which is popular on social media due to its charm and the...