Europe
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The EU Proposes Travel Bans to Fight Migrant Smuggling
On July 9th, the European Commission introduced a new sanctions framework to combat migrant smuggling and human trafficking. The measures would impose travel bans and asset freezes on offenders. “We in Europe must be the ones to decide who comes to us and in what circumstances,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “We…
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Record Heat and Crowds Cause Elongated International Travel Boom
US travelers are fleeing to international locations in the off-season, in an attempt to beat the heat. Tired of extreme heat, overcrowding, and high prices, American travelers are shifting toward off-season international travel, prompting airlines and hotels to adjust seasonal schedules and extend European routes. Traditionally constrained to late spring and summer, international flights now…
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Riviera Travel Announces a Brand New Business Partnership
A popular European river-cruise has just announced a brand new business venture. Riviera Travel has launched a partnership with Approach Guides. This partnership is said to provide travel advisors with a co-branded digital marketing platform. The new tool enables agents to distribute Riviera Travel content featuring their own agency branding, granting clients direct access to…
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The Best Places to Travel in January – 20 Destinations That Deliver
January has a reputation problem. The holidays are over, the credit card bill has landed, and most people are content to stay home and stare at gray skies for four weeks. That’s actually good news if you travel. Flight prices tank after the holidays, crowds thin out at places that were packed all summer, and…
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Airbnb-backed WeRoad Taking Travel Platform to the US After $58M Fundraiser
The group-travel platform WeRoad has just made its first move to expand into the US. WeRoad operates group adventure tours for travelers aged 25 to 49, with hubs servicing departures from Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Germany, and the United States. Through their international website, they service English-speaking travelers from across the globe. WeRoad has…
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The World’s Longest Flight is About to Take Off
Qantas is launching the world’s very first direct flight from Sydney to London. Nearly eight years after its initial announcement, Qantas’ “Project Sunrise” is now slated to launch by late 2027. The 18 to 22-hour non-stop service from Sydney to London is set to break records, officially claiming the title of the world’s longest non-stop…
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Boeing 787 Collapses to the Ground After Nose Gear Failure, Injuring Ground Workers
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner’s nose gear collapsed Thursday while the plane was parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport, injuring several crew members and ground staff ahead of what was supposed to be a departure to Los Angeles. The flight was canceled. Lufthansa Boeing 787 Nose Gear Collapses Video from the scene shows the…
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Europe’s New Border Management System: How to Prepare for European Travel This Summer
A structural shift in European border management is facing its first holiday test. The Entry/Exit System (EES) is now fully operational across 29 European countries. This change will alter how non-EU citizens, including travelers from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, interact with border control when entering the Schengen Area. For those hoping…
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Top 10 European Countries: Which Should You Visit in 2026?
Europe still remains the undisputed titan of global tourism, drawing hundreds of millions of international travelers annually. This has cemented its status as the most visited region in the world. According to Visual Capitalist, Europe recorded over 1.5 billion overnight stays in 2025, a massive leap from the mere 25 million reported by SmarterTravel in…
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What to Pack for Europe Trip: The Ultimate Packing Guide
Planning a trip to Europe and staring at an empty suitcase, wondering where to even begin? You’re not alone. Packing for Europe is genuinely different from packing for a domestic trip or even most other international destinations. This guide covers everything: the clothes, the documents, the electronics, the toiletries, and yes, the things you should…