Security guards at London’s Heathrow Airport are going on strike over the Easter holidays. The workers at Terminal 5, the main portal for British Airways, will be walking out for…
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Already been to London, Paris and Berlin? Make these underrated cities your next stop
City breaks can be just as rejuvenating as a beach holiday. But Europe’s capitals aren’t always your best option for a stress-free escape. London, Paris and Rome are famed for…
Cobbled streets, homegrown treats and all-year heat: Foodies will love this Spanish island
The first thing that struck me as I arrived in Gran Canaria was the spinning white blades that dotted the horizon. I later learnt that these wind turbines generate 20…
Italy, Greece, Spain: The latest COVID rules if you test positive while travelling in Europe
The days of frantically hoping your COVID test would be negative some 48 or 24 hours before your flight or train are luckily behind us. But the worry you’ll catch the…
‘Tourist saturated’ Lanzarote says they want fewer UK visitors, prompting angry response from Jet2
The Spanish island of Lanzarote wants fewer British visitors. The popular holiday destination in the Canary Island has declared itself a “tourist-saturated area” and is now considering ways to attract…
Pantheon: You will soon have to pay to enter Rome’s best preserved ancient monument
Tourists in Rome visiting the Pantheon will soon be charged a five euro entry fee under an agreement signed Thursday by Italian culture ministry and church officials. Built in the…
Updated: Here’s where and when travel strikes are taking place in Europe this month
After strikes caused disruption during the February school holidays, more industrial action is planned by transport workers in the run-up to Easter. Travellers could face disruption in Spain, France and…
Lumo, Ouigo, Avlo: These budget European rail providers are competing with cheap airlines
Plenty of eco-conscious travellers feel the pangs of flight shame – but still struggle to resist ultra cheap flights. According to a 2021 study by UK consumer group Which?, trains…
Want to move to Europe? Here are all the digital nomad visas available for remote workers
Across Europe, countries are capitalising on remote work by offering digital nomad visas. Since the pandemic, many of us have enjoyed the freedom to work from anywhere. Recognising the potential…
