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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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Barcelona at dusk. A city building its own future by rethinking tourism. Credit: elxeneize by elxeneize on Canva.com Barcelona wasn’t meant to be a postcard. However, that is what it has turned into. Barcelona is a city that has grit and rhythm. Now, it’s known for Airbnbs, selfie sticks, and the last round of glass. The locals have had enough. …

SPAIN is famed for its beaches – after all the marketing slogan ‘sun, sea and sand’ was thought up for a reason. There is something for everyone. From golden sands (apologies for the cliche but it’s apt), to rocky shores and city beach, to those with a natural backdrop, (cliche alert!) There is something for everyone. Conde Nast We asked …

A small brass symbol is hidden under your feet in the historical town centres of Spain. From Toledo to Girona. Shaped like the map of Spain and inscribed with Hebrew letters…