The Spanish Confederation of Medical Unions and the Andalusian Medical Union both called a strike on Friday 13th June over the working conditions that caused mass disruptions, especially during rush hour. The L-79 bus took two hours to get from the Marbella bus stop to San Pedro. A journey that would normally take 37 minutes, actually took two hours. One …

Santorini’s views haven’t changed — but the meaning of “home” on the islands has. Credit: Aleksandar Pasaric via Canva.com Greece is still a postcard. The whitewashed stairways, the sunsets and sunrises are stunning. The Aegean has changed, not just the prices, but also the atmosphere. Many Greeks no longer see the islands as a place to escape during summer, but …

The heat is tracked in a language that everyone can understand. Credit: Aflo Images from アフロ（Aflo) via Canva.com Years ago, tourists and expats alike in Spain were forced to guess whether the heat outside is just uncomfortable or dangerous. It’s over. Spain launched its official heat alert site in English as it prepares for the hottest summer on record. This …

Ryanair customers warned: bringing sandwiches into Europe can now cost you. Credit: Kasto via Canva.com You ate a meal before your Jet2 and Ryanair flights? If you bring it into Europe, you could get fined. By 2025, UK travelers are reminded by Travel Experts that any meal or item, even a sandwich, brought into the EU will be banned. If …

Greece still stuns — but in 2025, many travellers are looking elsewhere. Credit: Maridav via Canva.com Greece is still beautiful and more travellers will choose not to visit in 2025. Two, the ones who have flocked to Mykonos Santorini and other postcard-like islands, are now booking somewhere else. Turkey is leading the way in summer. Prices are rising at hotels …

Paxos doesn’t rush — even the boats seem to pause. Credit: GoodLifeStudio via Getty Images Signature on Canva.com You don’t arrive in boxes accidentally. There’s no speedy airport, cruise port or anything else. You arrive slowly. The boat drifts, the sea stays quiet, and everything else —traffic, screens, schedules — just slips away without a word. Paxos does not try …

DO you like flamingos? You should visit a town near Malaga if you like flamingos! Fuente de Piedra, located 35 miles north of Malaga, has many real flamingos and some funny imitations. The wild birds are huddled together in the vast lake that borders the town. Take the A-92 from Malaga or Sevilla to Fuente de Piedra. Flamingos don’t just …

Top 10 Travel Insurance Tips Photo Credit: Dorothe Via Pixabay The summer is here and everyone has their bags packed, ready to leave on vacation at the earliest opportunity. The summer season in Europe promises to be a great one for tourists, whether it’s a trip to the Mediterranean or if you want to visit that famous city. While holidays …

Freedom to explore — but border rules could stop you before takeoff. Credit: View more by Изображения пользователя Vitaliy via Canva.com British tourists with valid passports are still being refused entry at airports in the summer of 2018. They’re also still being sent back home. On June 13, 2025, several passengers flying out of Manchester and Birmingham were refused boarding …

Barcelona’s iconic monuments are facing record levels of tourist pressure. Credit: Pelin Oleg Image via Canva.com Spain is crowded. Spain is packed. By the end of 2025, the country is expected to hit around 85 million international arrivals — another record, another headline. This is good news for the economy. For travellers arriving in Madrid this summer it is already …