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Barcelona’s iconic monuments are facing record levels of tourist pressure. Credit: Pelin Oleg Image via Canva.com Spain is crowded. Spain is packed. By the end of 2025, the country is expected to hit around 85 million international arrivals — another record, another headline. This is good news for the economy. For travellers arriving in Madrid this summer it is already …

Gibraltar is still British — but UK tourists now face EU stay limits. Credit: Playamanga via Canva.com. Gibraltar used to be a British Outpost in the Sun. Now they have reversed the script. You can no longer enter a British territory if you are a British citizen. Due to a landmark agreement struck in June 20,25, British passport holders can …

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 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. …

Dubrovnik still dazzles—but for some visitors, the charm is starting to feel crowded. Credit: Sorincolac, Getty Images via Canva.com Croatia was Europe’s rising-star a few years back, but many people hadn’t discovered it yet. Dadriatic checked and may have cleared that the flight prices were low, and the Travellers thought every second to go before anyone else found out about …