After many years of delays, it’s finally happening, my friends. No, not the Electronic Travel Authorization, the other (equally) bureaucratic hurdle facing travelers when landing in the European Union (EU) in the near future—and this includes Americans. The 27-country-strong block is gearing up to launch its much-postponed Entry-Exit System, commonly shortened to EES, as early …

For many years now, Europe has been mulling over the introduction of a new travel permit that would make Transatlantic travel considerably more bureaucratic for U.S. tourists. Their aim is to impose an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETIAS) requirement on all visa-exempt foreigners, and this includes Americans, essentially barring them from boarding EU-bound flights unless they’ve …

It’s official: Andalucia is celebrating its best year in history for tourism. 35 million tourists will explore the region before the end of the year!  This news doesn’t come as much surprise to me. This sunny and charming Spanish region has been on the radar of us British tourists for years!   Now, 14.6% of …

If you’ve ever been to Europe before, you know how incredible it feels crossing from country to country without ever having to clear customs, be it flying, taking a train, or simply driving across a border: that’s all thanks to the Schengen Zone! Going from Italy to France is as easy as crossing the state …

If you’re an American flying to Europe in the near future, there are 3 big changes coming to all European airports you should be aware of if you plan on having a smooth ride in and out of the Old Continent––or even being allowed to enter at all. As you might already know, Europe has been slowly tightening …

For years, Americans have been allowed to enter (most of) Europe unrestricted, without overly strict checks or entry permits required. In some airports, like Charles de Gaulle in Paris and Fiumicino in Rome, they are even allowed to use eGates upon landing, like they’re Europeans. Starting from November, however, they will be faced with additional bureaucracy: …

Summer is finally upon us, and all over Southern Europe, sweltering temperatures are expected: all over Iberia, crossing into Southern France, down at the Italian peninsula, and over in the Balkans, visitors should brace for record-breaking heat. If getting sunburned under 100 degrees isn’t your idea of fun—not to mention the surging crowds at Mediterranean …

Home to a dramatic nature and mountainous areas of outstanding beauty, Switzerland is one of the most popular destinations in Europe, but to the average traveler who’s on a budget of under $1,000 per week, it’s just too expensive to visit. A one-week stay in a hotel anywhere in Switzerland, whether it’s a big city …

Summer is here, and if you’re planning on crossing the pond this season for walks down cobbled streets, gelato in hand, and early evening swims in the sunset golden-tinged Mediterranean, Spain is likely to be at the top of your list. Famous for its ancient heritage, sandy beaches and vibrant Hispanic culture, the Iberian country …

As much as I love Venice and its romantic canals, Paris with the elegant Haussmann cityscape, and Barcelona’s unique mixture of medieval heritage and 21st-century boldness, mixing with the surging crowds threatening to overwhelm these cities is definitely not my idea of fun. Europe is dealing with a serious overtourism issue, and it’s no surprise …

Home to Disney-like castles (except they’re the real deal), cobbled towns that almost don’t look real, and boasting an invaluable heritage dating back several millennia, Europe is on every traveler’s radar this summer, particularly culture-hungry Americans. Between France’s stately Belle époque cityscapes and all the Gaudí masterpieces scattered around Barcelona, it’s not like their options …

With the war that continues to rage in Ukraine, rising crime, illegal immigration and the threat of extremism now back to haunt numerous European countries, it’s only natural that travelers would be concerned about their safety crossing the pond. Europe remains a safe destination at large, but there’s no denying that major cities like London, …