Europe

Perched on the edge of a plateau in the Sierra del Segura region of Spain, the rural village of Letur wants to repopulate. The village is hoping to lure remote workers to expand its waning population of 900 residents. In fact, Repuebla…

In recent years, Venice in Italy has been doing all it can to protect the city and its historic buildings. This included banning cruise ships from the lagoon in the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then, the city’s authorities decided to cut…

Around its 62,705 miles of coastline, Norway offers a different beach experience. Here, the coastline varies from windswept dunes, pristine sand and remote coves. Here, visitors can party under the midnight sun, or capture beautiful images…

In an attempt to relax marijuana prohibitions in NATO and EU regions, Brussels hopes to soon open cannabis coffee shops, just like in Amsterdam. However, as Thailand decriminalizes marijuana, its health minister says they don’t want to…

When thinking of Portugal, most people picture idyllic cliff-backed beaches, cobblestoned towns and cities, and delightful wine. However, nestled as it is on the Iberian Peninsula, the country has many natural attractions, including a…

It was originally reported that the European Union would bring in the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) in May 2023. Originally, the electronic travel permit was due to be launched in 2021. Basically, as a part of…

After more than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, changes are finally coming to the cruise industry. The latest news is that Royal Caribbean plans to drop the vaccination requirement for select US and European cruises from September 5,…

Right at this moment, Ukraine is unlikely to be on any travelers’ bucket list. Since February 24, 2022, the country has been under constant bombardment by Russia, with many people dead or displaced. Despite this, while the war rages on, one…

Record heatwaves have been hitting Europe, with Spain even naming its heatwaves, just like hurricanes. They are that exceptional this year. One heatwave, dubbed Zoe, brought temperatures of 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) to…

Many cities throughout Spain see horse-drawn carriages, carrying tourists around town, in the old-fashioned way. Visitors tend to love this, and find it a unique way to see the sights. However, animal protection organizations are slamming…