The Buffalo Soldiers shirt Beyoncé wore on stage in Paris has caused quite a stir | Credit: Beyoncé.com Popular pop singer Beyoncé took the stage in Paris during Juneteenth performance on her Cowboy Carter tour wearing a t-shirt that has garnered her plenty of backlash due to its anti-indigenous nature, several news outlets have reported. The Guardian reported that the …
Read More »What will the future of power banks be?
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 …
Read More »Prague protests Airbnb in EU tourism
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 …
Read More »Why tourists still choose Croatia
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 …
Read More »Finnair strikes disrupt flights across Europe
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 Credit: Comstock via Canva.com It’s possible that your itinerary is outdated if you fly with Finnair between July 2nd and 7th.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 …
Read More »The best thing to happen since sliced Bread
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 …
Read More »Find slow cooker recipes to make for summer
Spanish chicken Joe Gough. Shutterstock. In a heat wave, it’s the last thing you want to do: turn on the oven or stir something constantly in the pan. Why not let your slow-cooker do the cooking while you remain cool? Slow cookers emit very little heat, unlike ovens or air fryers. Preparing in the morning, before temperatures soar, allows you …
Read More »Spain forces Booking.com remove 4,000 rentals
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 …
Read More »Cabo Verde, paradise without the price tag
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 …
Read More »EU rules on hand luggage charges puts airlines under pressure
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 …
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