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...
Rather like other towns in Spain and Italy, the small town of Götene in Sweden is running out of residents. The town has an aging population and a low birth rate, so now it is trying to attract residents by selling land for 10 cents a square meter (around 10 square feet). Have you been thinking of moving to Sweden? Read on to find out what this is all about. Götene...
Each year since 2009, the white village of Macharaviaya in the Axarquia area of Malaga Province in Spain, celebrates America’s Independence. For US travelers visiting the area this year, there will also be a celebration in the coastal town of Nerja. Why does Macaraviaya celebrate American Independence and why is the celebration also happening in the beautiful coastal...
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...
Once the schools are out, parents start to plan for the best family vacations in the summer of 2024. There are certain factors to bear in mind that make a destination great for parents and kids, including family-friendly accommodations and attractions suitable for the little ones. Alternatively, when traveling with teenagers, other considerations apply. However, the...
Anyone dreaming of living under the Tuscan sun in Italy can now apply to be paid to move there. In the latest news, Tuscany is offering applicants the chance to receive from €10,000 ($10,724) to €30,000 ($32,172) to buy a house in a quaint mountain town. Why is this Italian region making such a generous offer? Read on to find out more. This Italian region will pay...
Many travelers who have visited Barcelona in the past will recall staying in a cute apartment, either in Barceloneta close to the beach, or in the historic or modernist neighborhoods. Regrettably, by 2028 it will no longer be possible to book a vacation rental as, in an effort to address overtourism, the city plans to ban vacation rentals in Barcelona. However, it...
Currently, construction is ongoing for a new airport in Crete, Greece. While it is projected to be the second largest in the country, construction had to be paused after archaeologists made an amazing discovery. According to the archaeologists, the find is “extremely interesting” and likely dates back 4,000 years. Originally, this was to be the site of the airport’s...
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...
Located in the lush cloud forest and mountaintops of the Monteverde Reserve in Costa Rica, Hotel Belmar is excited to support the LGBTQI+ community this summer by offering 2024 Live & Proud events. Meanwhile, on June 22, the hotel invites visitors to participate in the LGBTQI+ workshop titled “LGBTQI+ Social Activism, Empowerment and Leadership in Rural...