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Santorini’s iconic skyline draws millions each summer, but careless parking could now cost you €68. Credit: Kaspars Grinvalds via Canva.com Santorini is your destination. You rent a vehicle and drive along the roads. A small village square, with the sun overhead and the sea below it, is calling out for a selfie. But when you return, you’ll face a £68 …

With the arrival of the summer weather, many in Spain ask, ‘Can I have a barbecue outdoors?’ Answers vary depending on your location, region and local laws. Spain’s autonomous communities are enforcing stricter rules to protect against wildfires. Here are some tips to ensure you can enjoy a barbecue outdoors without any legal or safety issues. In Spain neglected barbecues …

Quiet mornings in Leros — a port without the noise. Credit: Archelaos Bantalakis, Pexels via Canva.com On this secret Greek Island, you wouldn’t expect white boulevards to be used as facade decoration. But step into the main port of Leros and that’s exactly what you get—a blueprint of Mussolini’s dream for the Dodecanese. While the architecture still stands, tourists are …

Credit: StockSnap via Canva.com. New EU travel regulations could increase ETIAS fees by 2026. There’s another thing to consider when planning your European vacation in 2026. No, it is not the cost of sunscreen or checked baggage. The EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation, which was originally set at €7, is now being charged at a different price. The bill will …

EasyJet changes its onboard rules in response to the food service change that will occur by 2025. Photo credit: eddy.galeotti, via Canva.com EasyJet updated its food-and-drink policy. In 2025, flying is not as casual as before. That coffee you bring from the gate, or a quick snack packed at home — they might not make it on board anymore. EasyJet …

Bottled water removed from BA flights due to shortage in June 2025. Credit: SimpleFoto via Canva.com It’s nearly 30°C on the tarmac and you just boarded the short-haul British Airways flight from London. As you put on your seatbelt and wait for the plane to depart, you ask for a drink of water. There isn’t. Cabin crews inform passengers that …

MARBELLA’S name has long conjured visions of a picture-perfect city of gleaming yachts, designer boutiques and luxury hotels… all with an endless stream of celebrity sightings. This undeniably glamorous image still pulls in a certain crowd – but a deeper, more compelling story starts to unfold for anyone willing to look beyond the obvious. As we approach the summer, this …

What should have been a vacation’s start has become an endurance test at airports across Europe. The 3-hour passport lines, the overheated terminals, or the security bottlenecks all feel familiar from travel chaos of old. The problems are no longer caused by a strike or bad weather but rather a regular occurrence. In the summer of 2018, travellers have reported …

Italy’s general strikes cause travel disruptions as unions protest government spending priorities. Credit: Markus Spiske via Canva.com Another week, another travel nightmare. It’s not just about playing this time; it’s literally all. Italy is gearing up for a 24 hour nationwide strike on Wednesday June 19th. The strike will impact flights, trains and metros as well as buses and toll …

This isn’t a new trend but it’s happening. British expatriates are moving to the interior of Spain, where they can enjoy a more relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle. It is important to note that her story does not stand alone. The Brit who abandoned Mijas: “All of my neighbours are Brits!” Peter Moreve (78) was driven by the same disillusionment to leave …