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 Credit: Comstock via Canva.com It’s possible that your itinerary is outdated if you fly with Finnair between July 2nd and 7th.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 »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 »Tabernas has 10 fun things to do
The Desert of Tabernas is Europe’s only real desert, and one of Andalucia’s most interesting destinations. It’s much more than dry earth, distant memory of Spaghetti Westerns or that one time Josh Hartnett filming Penny Dreadful (sigh) in 2016. Tabernas combines nature, culture and film. Here are 10 essential things you should do when visiting: Wander Tabernas’ old town, where …
Read More »The best island escapes from Europe
Credit: tmartins1 via Canva.com. Greece doesn’t have the monopoly of island magic. Santorini, and Mykonos are the two most popular islands in Greece. They fill Instagram feeds with stunning photos and draw long lines. There are other European islands that offer stunning views. These lesser-known islands, from the Azores crater lakes to the flower-filled terraces of Madeira offer a connection …
Read More »EU bans cabin bag charges free
There are no more fees on your carry-on luggage across the EU. Credit: Yuliia Chyzhevska via Canva.com The Transport Committee of Brussels Europe has announced that Airlines can no longer charge for standard cabin bags. The standard cabin bag is defined to be up to 7 kg in weight and 100 cm wide. Any additional item such as a laptop …
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