THE Guardian The report, published in the remote northern part of Spain between Madrid and Santander is announcing the allure the Sierra de la Demanda. The area encompasses the least populated areas of Spain, Burgos Soria and La Rioja.  San Lorenzo is the highest peak, at 2,271m. The landscape is harsh, rocky and covered in pines. The Lagunas de Neila …

Most airports allow power banks in carry-ons — but the wrong battery type can get you stopped. Credit: Kelly via Canva.com Batteries, not airports, are what makes people anxious. Batteries, namely the large portable batteries that traveller’s carry in their backpack. In 2025, the rules are still the same. One wrong number on a battery can cause you to be …

Overtourism and short-term rental are causing the locals to say that it is unlivable. Credit: MurderousPass via Canva.com from pixabay The 28th of June 2025 was a Saturday. Prague’s Old Town Square. Locals protested, holding signs saying “The city isn’t an open-air museum”. They staged a satirical football match between residents and the Airbnb team, chanting under the towers of …

Dubrovnik will remain one of Croatia’s top summer destinations by 2025. Photo credit: fjaka via Canva.com. Croatia’s charm is still intact, despite the inflation surge, increasing accommodation costs, and even rising restaurant bills. Croatia welcomed over 2.5 million tourists in 2025. There are many tourists on the beaches, the ferries and in cities such as Dubrovnik or Split. Why are …

Flight operations are dependent on the ground crews who are now on strike. Credit: Comstock via Canva.com It’s possible that your itinerary is outdated if you fly with Finnair between July 2nd and 7th. After talks with the Finnish Aviation Union collapsed, Finnair has confirmed it will operate more than 900 flight between July 2nd-7th. The disruptions are strikes covering …

Things are about to get toasty in the municipality of Vícar — and no, it’s not the heat. The area is betting on breakfast with the launch of its first-ever ‘Ruta de la Tostada’ (Toast Route), a gastronomic initiative celebrating one of the region’s most beloved moments of the day. Running from 1 to 31 July, the event invites locals …

Spain’s rental reform targets listings like this loft—stylish, short-term, and often unlicensed. Credit: Bulgac via Getty Images Signature on Canva.com Booking.com has been ordered by Spain to remove more than 4,000 short-term rental properties. On the surface, it’s a platform update — but beneath that, it reflects something deeper. This is part of an effort to reduce the housing pressure …

While Europeans search for authentic and affordable destinations, an Atlantic archipelago has quietly emerged into the spotlight. Cabo Verde, located just a few miles from Spain, offers Caribbean-like getaways without the cost, crowds, and long-haul flights. The island nation of is located about 500 km off the coast Senegal. Cabo Verde (or Cape Verde) The independent country is made up …

AIR travel as we know it could soon look very different after a European Union body proposed changes to carry-on luggage rules that would save passengers millions every year from so-called ‘drip pricing’.  Members of the EU parliament’s transport and tourism panel voted to support a proposed amendment. If approved, it would allow all passengers a 7kg carry on bag …

The Desert of Tabernas is Europe’s only real desert, and one of Andalucia’s most interesting destinations. It’s much more than dry earth, distant memory of Spaghetti Westerns or that one time Josh Hartnett filming Penny Dreadful (sigh) in 2016. Tabernas combines nature, culture and film. Here are 10 essential things you should do when visiting: Wander Tabernas’ old town, where …