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Read More »Finland Flight strikes disrupt 11000+
As airline strikes ripple across Europe, travellers are left scanning boards — and plans — for any sign of movement. Credit: JESHOOTS.com via Canva.com June 17th, 2025. It started early — departures were delayed, and the departure boards were flashing yellow. Airports in Finland were packed by midday. Between Helsinki and Oulu at least 11,000 people were caught up in …
Read More »Two easyJet emergencies within 48 hours
EasyJet had to make two emergency landings within 48 hours. Credit: 12019 by pixabay via Canva.com In the span of just two days on June 14-15, easyJet was faced with not one, but two emergency situations in flight. One was a bird strike suspected, while a smoke-like odour mid-flight caused the other. Different routes. Different aircraft. Both ended the same way — …
Read More »Greece’s islands – beauty at a high price
Santorini’s views haven’t changed — but the meaning of “home” on the islands has. Credit: Aleksandar Pasaric via Canva.com Greece is still a postcard. The whitewashed stairways, the sunsets and sunrises are stunning. The Aegean has changed, not just the prices, but also the atmosphere. Many Greeks no longer see the islands as a place to escape during summer, but …
Read More »The Spanish heat alert website is now available in English
The heat is tracked in a language that everyone can understand. Credit: Aflo Images from アフロ(Aflo) via Canva.com Years ago, tourists and expats alike in Spain were forced to guess whether the heat outside is just uncomfortable or dangerous. It’s over. Spain launched its official heat alert site in English as it prepares for the hottest summer on record. This …
Read More »UK sandwich ban shocks EU Travellers
Ryanair customers warned: bringing sandwiches into Europe can now cost you. Credit: Kasto via Canva.com You ate a meal before your Jet2 and Ryanair flights? If you bring it into Europe, you could get fined. By 2025, UK travelers are reminded by Travel Experts that any meal or item, even a sandwich, brought into the EU will be banned. If …
Read More »By 2025, more tourists will choose Turkey over Greece
Greece still stuns — but in 2025, many travellers are looking elsewhere. Credit: Maridav via Canva.com Greece is still beautiful and more travellers will choose not to visit in 2025. Two, the ones who have flocked to Mykonos Santorini and other postcard-like islands, are now booking somewhere else. Turkey is leading the way in summer. Prices are rising at hotels …
Read More »Paxos is the Greek island where time has forgotten.
Paxos doesn’t rush — even the boats seem to pause. Credit: GoodLifeStudio via Getty Images Signature on Canva.com You don’t arrive in boxes accidentally. There’s no speedy airport, cruise port or anything else. You arrive slowly. The boat drifts, the sea stays quiet, and everything else —traffic, screens, schedules — just slips away without a word. Paxos does not try …
Read More »Top 10 Travel Insurance Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday
Top 10 Travel Insurance Tips Photo Credit: Dorothe Via Pixabay The summer is here and everyone has their bags packed, ready to leave on vacation at the earliest opportunity. The summer season in Europe promises to be a great one for tourists, whether it’s a trip to the Mediterranean or if you want to visit that famous city. While holidays …
Read More »UK tourists face new Spain border risks
Freedom to explore — but border rules could stop you before takeoff. Credit: View more by Изображения пользователя Vitaliy via Canva.com British tourists with valid passports are still being refused entry at airports in the summer of 2018. They’re also still being sent back home. On June 13, 2025, several passengers flying out of Manchester and Birmingham were refused boarding …
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