Category: Europe

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Spain Cautions British Travellers Of £93-A-Day Rule

British tourists hoping to enjoy the Spanish sun have been issued with a travel warning as they could be required to prove they can afford their holiday with “on-the-spot checks”. Many holidaymakers visit Spain in the hope to make the most of the warm Iberian temperatures as they flock to the Spanish coastline. However, British…
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Seamless Travel Across Europe: Interrail and Eurail Passes To Be Accepted on European Sleeper Night Trains

Exciting news for travel enthusiasts! European Sleeper, in collaboration with Eurail and Interrail, is set to offer a delightful experience to pass holders of Interrail and Eurail.  From July 1st, Interrail Global Passes and Eurail Global Passes will be valid on European Sleeper night trains that have been riding between Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and…
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Eurostar’s London-Amsterdam Trains Suspended From 2024

Eurostar’s Amsterdam routes face being suspended for nearly a year, due to upcoming station renovations. Dutch infrastructure secretary Vivianne Heijnen has warned that no Eurostar trains will be able to run to or from Amsterdam Centraal from June 2024 until as late as May 2025. During this time, there will be no direct cross-channel rail…
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US Fined British Airway With $1.1m Over Refunds

The United States government fined British Airways (BA) $1.1 million (£877,000). The US Department of Transportation said the airline had not provided “timely refunds to passengers” for abandoned or rescheduled flights to and from the country. The department said it had received more than 1,200 complaints about the airline failing to provide timely refunds since…
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Italy To Cracks Down On Short-Term Accommodation

The rise of short-term rental platforms, most notably Airbnb, has revolutionised the way people find accommodations while travelling. However, the rapid growth of these platforms has also sparked concerns about their impact on local housing markets. Italy is the latest popular tourist destination to consider placing a limit on short-term tourism rentals of residential properties…
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