Expat

Want To Move To Sweden? This Village In Lapland Is Paying Families Nearly €900 To Move There

A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts. Read more

Travelling Between Barcelona And Malaga? Ditch The Plane For This Budget Train Service

Spain’s new north-south train service will make sustainable travel cheaper and faster. Read more

Saunas, Cold Dips And A Smorgasbord: How To Have A Scandi-style Staycation In The UK

You can have Scandi wellness experiences and Nordic food during a more planet-friendly staycation. Read more

This Beauty Trend Could Lead To Interrogations And Delays At The Airport

While botox and filler are booming in Europe, many people don’t realise the consequences on their travel plans. Read more

Edinburgh Tourist Tax Expected To Raise Nearly €60 Million A Year For City Upgrades

The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026. Read more

Germany Tightens Border Checks: What Will Change For Travellers?

More strict checks at land borders will be in place for six months. Read more

Kiwis, Sun And A Nappuccino: An Experts Guide To Getting Better Sleep While Travelling

A recent survey found that 39 per cent of Brits ranked rest and relaxation top of their holiday requirements this year. Read more

Some French Trains Have New Luggage Regulations. Heres How To Avoid A Fine

Starting from mid-September, passengers now face a €50 fine for exceeding the luggage allowance. Read more

Rail Baltica: Will High-speed Trains Connecting Estonia, Latvia And Lithuania Ever Be A Reality?

Officials say the troubled and delayed Rail Baltica project is still set for completion by the end of the decade. Read more

Ecuador, Indonesia, Uganda: Where Can You Visit The Equator And Is It Worth A Trip?

Like a golden thread circling the Earth, the equator sprinkles a bit of tourist magic in 11 countries. Read more

Rome Wants To Charge Tourists To Visit The Trevi Fountain - Heres Why

Rome is looking at ways to curb overtourism and a ‘lack of respect’ for one of the most famous bucket list destinati... Read more

There Are Just Too Many Visitors: How Is Bruges Tackling Overtourism?

Bruges is combatting tourist overcrowding with an Airbnb crackdown and cruise ship caps. Read more

New Zealand Is Tripling Its Visitor Tax. Heres How It Could Impact Nature And Tourism

Tourism bodies say the 'incredibly expensive' new fee could deter visitors. Read more

Intercités, Ouigo, TER: France Announces Discounted Train Fares Throughout September

Want to explore France by train this September? Look out for these cheap ticket sales. Read more

Paradise Ruined: Why Spanish Locals Fed Up With Overtourism Are Blocking Zebra Crossings 

In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings to protest too many tourists - but ended up causing a huge traf... Read more