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During the June 30th strike, thousands of users like him disconnected in protest against platform conditions and commission cuts. Credit: yurakrasil via Canva.com In Portugal, not only did the price of a taxi trip triple, it also went up. As Uber and Bolt drivers were on strike from June 30 to July 1, passengers had limited options and paid significantly …

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 …

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 …

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 Credit: Comstock via Canva.com It’s possible that your itinerary is outdated if you fly with Finnair between July 2nd and 7th.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 …

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 …

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 …