Gibraltar is still British — but UK tourists now face EU stay limits. Credit: Playamanga via Canva.com. Gibraltar used to be a British Outpost in the Sun. Now they have reversed the script. You can no longer enter a British territory if you are a British citizen. Due to a landmark agreement struck in June 20,25, British passport holders can …

Andalucia comes alive during the celebrations for Corpus Christi in June. Sevilla and Granada are two cities that offer a Corpus Christi experience unlike any other. However, many towns in Andalucia also celebrate this festival. The region has a varied calendar of events that take place throughout the month. This allows travelers to immerse in the unique culture. Sevilla: a …

The Port of Motril at Granada is a major gateway to Southern Spain. It received a large influx of British and American visitors yesterday. The town of 60,000 welcomed over 1,800 cruise passengers when the P&O cruise line ship The Aurora docked in its harbour. Motril, capital of Costa Granadina and the principal seaport for the region, is also a …

Fuel is getting more expensive — and now, more targeted by scammers. Credit: jakubgojda via Canva.com In France, this scam has fooled 3,000 people. Since January 2025 victims have been left with fake bills, skimming fraud and worse yet, reported theft.  The scam is easy to pull off, fast and designed for you to lose your senses. Now it’s headed …

The Costa del Sol’s marinas are preparing for the busiest summer ever, following a booking boom that has seen some ports sold out. For the summer of 2019, top marinas in the region report occupancy rates between 85% and 100 percent. British owners continue to dominate bookings, alongside their French counterparts. Manuel Raigón, president of Marinas de Andalucía – which …

The anticipation of airport travel can turn into frustration. Credit: RossHelen via Canva.com The summer in Portugal is a time to escape. There are already long queues at airports as the holiday season begins. The delays at the border control are making many getaways feel more like gridlock. One airline was fed up with “Ryanair”.  Parents are traveling with their …

Santorini is limiting tourism in 2025 — but the sunsets stay the same. Credit: Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva.com Santorini’s limit has been reached. Santorini’s port, road, hillside and water supply were all affected by years of unmanaged tourist traffic. Santorini officials now aim to achieve 2025 by selecting fewer tourists that stay longer, undergoing stricter controls and creating a model …

Lisbon is the gateway to Portugal for a lot of investors. Credit: Samuel Borges via Canva.com Portugal’s Golden Visa, which offers a residency in Europe to foreign investors, has been an attraction for many years. Investors could enjoy sunny skies, diverse culture, and a path to EU citizenship. This scheme has been one the world’s best, with approvals increasing by …

Evia is a hidden gem in Greece. Credit: GregMontani, pixabay You have probably seen dazzling villages in white, blue domes and a lot of people. Elbow-to-elbow, tourists compete for the perfect selfie at sunset. What if there were another Greece? It’s a beautiful island with pristine beaches and still-standing mountains, just off the mainland. Evia is the second largest island …

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