The dreaded word “overtourism” keeps appearing in headlines for many European destinations, but Portugal is doing something about this. Instead of packing out the popular cities and beaches with wall-to-wall tourists, Portugal aims to create the world’s longest circular hiking route, the 3,000 km (1,864 mi) Palmilhar Portugal (Walking Portugal). Are you up to it? Get...
AmaWaterways is seeing an increased demand for their river cruises leading to the cruise line opening reservations for 2026 earlier than usual. As those who have cruised with AmaWaterways before know well, on each river cruise, guests enjoy regionally inspired meals, generous onboard amenities and a selection of included excursions with up to eight each day on some...
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...
As train travel continues to grow in popularity, night trains are a more sustainable and less stressful mode of transport in Italy. However, many sleeper trains have high prices, making this option too expensive for many travelers. However, as long as you don’t expect luxury, Italy has some new night trains that cost around half the price of the sleeper trains. While...
On May 29, 2024, a volcano in southwestern Iceland started erupting, spewing red-hot lava up to 50 m (164 ft) in the air from a 1 km (0.6 mi) fissure. Meanwhile, this is the fifth time this particular volcano has erupted in the last three months. Anyone planning to visit the country should find out if it is safe to travel and whether the eruption will affect flights...
It isn’t an exaggeration to say that Marbella’s Starlite Catalan Occidente Music Festival has something for everyone. With more than 60 days of concerts including rock, pop, contemporary and alternative music it is certainly for all tastes. Celebrating its 12th anniversary, Starlite will welcome stars like UB40, Take That, Van Morrison, Simple Minds and Tom Jones...
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...
Digital nomads are becoming part of a major movement, with many countries offering digital nomad visas to encourage them to visit. However, two Spanish cities are angry at the remote workers or “telecommutors.” It started with Barcelona and then moved to Valencia, where coffee shops have had enough. In one report relating to digital nomads, a coffee shop...
Digital nomads seeking unspoiled beaches, ancient and historic cities and beautiful nature can find these and more in fascinating Türkiye. However, what makes the country even better is that it is a much cheaper Mediterranean destination. Along with its year-round warm weather, this has made Türkiye a popular destination in the world for digital nomads and remote...
An exciting new option has been unveiled by Villa Vie Residences that would allow passengers to spend the rest of their lives on a cruise ship. This new, residential cruise line offers the chance of a first three-and-a-half-year world cruise this spring. However, it is also announcing a new, one-time fee to allow guests to live out the rest of their lives on board...