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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 …

Europe’s tourism boom is a mix of modern icons and rising tensions. Credit: papagnoc via Canva.com. Pixabay. Spain and France lead the way in a tourism revival that is breaking records. International visitors are expected to spend around €838 billion in this year. There is no shortage of travelers, overbooked hotels, and a booming travel industry. But, outside the headlines …

Not all dogs crave the road trip life—but these two look ready to take on the Alps. Credit: bepslabor via Canva.com Always start with good intentions. The petsitter was available, and we had summer plans in place. So we did what thousands European families do each year: brought the dog. France and Spain have a reputation for being pet friendly. …

Spain still welcomes travellers — but with new rules to protect its cities and culture. Credit: MStudioImages Signature via Canva.com. Spain has seen an increase in tourists. Barcelona’s Gothic district is akin to Ibiza during the summer. It is estimated that the country will attract 94,000,000 tourists by 2025. But what happens when the popularity of a place puts it …

Vic’s market square and old town offer a cultural retreat just outside Barcelona’s orbit. Credit: JackF via Canva from Getty Images Barcelona is a city that moves fast. These places do not. When the noise of the city fills your mind, the locals are outnumbered by tourists, or the beach seems too crowded, it’s the perfect time to escape. The …

Crete’s coast is where caves and crystal beaches meet. Credit: jarino47, Getty Images Pro Crete will make a statement by 2025. Greece’s largest Island has quietly become Europe’s top destination, and not just for sun-drenched vacations. Investors, digital nomads and sustainability leaders are also interested in Crete. Crete, while Santorini, Mykonos and other popular destinations are suffering from tourism fatigue, …

Many victims of the 7Vuelos scam were left waiting for flights that never existed. Credit: wsfurlan from Getty Images Signature A week in New York, Flights and hotel included, all for the price of €800. 7Vuelos is an online agency that flooded social media in Spain. It was backed by flashy websites, influencer posts, and deals that looked too good …

Mallorca is zooming in on traffic — and tourists may be in the frame.Credit: MarioGuti from Getty Images Signature Mallorca’s car park is at capacity, and not with tourists. In 2023 alone 400,000 vehicles entered the port of Mallorca, doubling that number from 2017. In 2023, 400,000 vehicles arrived in the port of Mallorca. This is a doubled number since …

Ibiza’s quieter side? Yes, and ChatGPT wants you to see it.Credit: Michal Collection You can spend hours scrolling through travel blogs, arguing with your partner, or flipping a coin. There is another option, and that is to ask ChatGPT, which is precisely what was done. With summer just around the corner, ChatGPT was tasked with solving one of Spain’s toughest …

Sun, sand… and 10,000 strangers. Credit: aluxum, Getty Images Signature Paris Syndrome was first, the shock that some tourists experienced when they discovered the City of Light to be loud, rushed or indifferent to the baguette dreams of their visitors. Spain is causing similar murmurs in 2025. Spain has broken records, and sometimes expectations. With 100 million tourists expected to …