For the ninth year in a row, Ireland has been crowned Europe’s Best Travel Destination at the annual Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards. It beats off strong competitors – with Greece, Italy, and Croatia, to name a few – but what is it about this chilly insular nation that has got sun-loving Americans so infatuated …
Anyone who has traveled to a big city knows that getting there is only half the battle. Navigating new urban areas can be overwhelming and expensive if you aren’t prepared. That’s why the travel planning company Omio has researched transportation options across major European cities to come up with a list of the places that …
We know summers in Europe are almost exclusively associated with scenic drives along France’s Côte d’Azur, Italy’s street corner gelaterias and art galleries, and leisurely afternoon strolls in Spain’s ocher-tinged small towns – as some might call it, the quintessential Mediterranean starter package. But what if we told you one of the trendiest beach destinations …
Digital nomads now represent an estimated 35 million worldwide, which would be equivalent to the 41st largest populated country. With 55% of digital nomads agreeing that the main reason they became one is to travel, this trend continues to grow as more and more countries open their doors to visas to attract visitors. More than …
Summer has historically been the peak travel season in Europe. But if you want to avoid huge crowds, pay lower prices, and enjoy milder weather, winter is a great time to visit many of Europe’s most popular destinations. While it’s true that some summer destinations in Europe close for the winter (think smaller beach towns …
After officially entering the European Union in 2013, Croatia will be joining the Schengen Zone and adopting the Euro in January 2023. Croatia has grown swiftly in the past decade as a top tourist destination in Europe, attracting visitors with its stunning coastline, picture-perfect towns like Dubrovnik, and lush national parks. The country is known …
Amsterdam will soon take measures to prevent certain types of tourists from visiting the city. The Dutch capital regularly sees upwards of 20 million tourists each year, making it one of Europe’s most popular destinations. The city’s liberal attitude towards sex, drugs, and alcohol has given it the reputation of a city where ‘anything goes. …
After teasing it for months, Spain is looking set to finally write into law its long-awaited Startup Act in early 2023, opening a new migration route for foreign workers who might fancy a move to the country, including digital nomads. While it doesn’t carry this particular name, the new regulation is, in effect, an equivalent …
Europe has reopened for tourism and Americans are eager to explore its medieval citadels and charming cities. While it’s the usual tourist hotspots of England, Spain and France that would normally get the most clicks, this time, it’s a small, beautiful, relatively undiscovered Eastern nation has been trending as one of the top destinations for …
Proving it is at the peak of its popularity, Bulgaria is staying ahead of travel trends and becoming a certified digital nomad hub. In fact, a small town nestled at the foot of the country’s most scenic mountain now has more co-working spaces per capita than anywhere else in the world – but why exactly …
Planning to visit Europe in the month of December? Travelers should be prepared for strikes that may impact holiday travel in several popular destinations. Strikes are expected in multiple destinations around Europe, and they could have an adverse impact on train and air travel in the coming weeks. So if you have a trip planned …
Europe has been historically regarded as safe for Americans going abroad. The continent as a whole is incredibly tourist-friendly compared to other destinations in the Americas, and the incidence of violence is indeed low, but there are five countries in particular where theft rates have risen substantially in recent years. In total, 28 sovereign states …