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Beloved Scottish city named among world's happiest holiday destinations
A Scottish city has been named among world's happiest holiday destinations. Edinburgh has been ranked one of the happiest holiday destinations in the world, earning a place in the global top five and taking the crown as the happiest city to visit...

British motorists face new restrictions when travelling to Europe from next month
Motorhome owners are being warned of serious consequences if they do not prepare themselves for new European Union rules being introduced within weeks. Drivers could be refused entry to the European Union if they fail to comply with the new...

"Ship him to Lithuania league for all I care"- Al-Nassr fans want Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate sold after replacement's performance in SPL win
Al-Nassr fans on X want Cristiano Ronaldo's teammate, Bento Krepski, to be sold after his replacement, Raghed Najjar, saved a penalty during their 2-0 win over Al-Kholood. The two sides locked horns in the Saudi Pro League at Al-Awwal Park on...
29 European countries to scrap passport stamps for biometric systems: Implications for African travellers
By April 2026, European countries will rely on biometric systems such as facial images, fingerprints, and digital records to fully replace traditional passport stamps, long a symbol of travel and international movement. The EU is not alone in this...

Europe’s New Travel Pass Launches In 2026: The 5 Things Americans Need To Do Now To Be Ready
The last quarter of 2026 might sound like it's a ways off, but in the world of travel planning, it's right around the corner. If you're already dreaming of that big European trip for late next year or 2027, you're not alone. But there's a new,...

Everything UK travellers need to know about EU entry and exit system starting in October
UK travellers are being warned about major changes coming in for anyone going to EU countries from October. A new digital border system will be introduced that will change requirements for people travelling to the Schengen area. The new Entry/Exit...

Major changes British holidaymakers will face next month as 'digital records' introduced including taking fingerprints
The EU is planning to introduce an Entry/Exit system (EES) across Europe this year. This is a new digital border system that will change requirements for British nationals travelling to the Schengen area. The Schengen area allows more than 400m...

UK Government Launches Campaign To Raise Awareness Of EU’s New Entry & Exit System – Here’s When It Changes And What You Need To Know Before Travelling To The EU
Credit: Unsplash With the holiday season approaching, British travellers heading to Europe are being urged to prepare for a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force...

Brits travelling to 29 countries urged to plan ahead as 'change is coming'
Brits heading to Europe have been warned of major changes at the border. A new Entry/Exit System (EES) for nationals from outside the European Union is due to begin on October 12. The registration system applies to those travelling for up to 90...

These 29 Countries Will Remove Passport Stamps Starting October 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - A passport stamp is not just a sign of entry into a country, but also a memento of your adventures around the world. However, physical stamps are slowly disappearing as countries around the world replace them with digital entry...

This sunny city is ranked the happiest holiday destination worldwide
Travelers are increasingly seeking more than landmarks or luxury. Instead, they want experiences that leave them feeling healthier, calmer, and happier. A new study from BookRetreats, created in collaboration with Harvard psychologist and...

Want to enhance Baltic deterrence? Start with traffic redesign
When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, its initial ground forces advanced rapidly, leveraging major highways to move armored columns from Belarus and Russia. Yet, that speed was short-lived. The advance faltered not just from fierce...

Slovenia slaps travel ban on pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Dodik
Slovenia on Thursday announced sanctions and banned separatist pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik from entering the small European Union country. Slovenia is the latest European Union member state to impose a travel ban on Dodik,...

UK government issues update on using Blue Badge while on holiday in Europe
Some countries allow you to use your Blue Badge to park The UK government has issued an update on the usage of Blue Badges while on holiday in European Union countries. According to the Department for Transport, people in the UK who have a Blue...

What our Rabbis are carrying into the High Holidays By Judah Sussman 3 min read
Photo by Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images By Judah Sussman September 11, 2025 Every year, the High Holidays draw Jews into synagogue pews — out of nostalgia, in honor of loved ones or in search of connection. This year, rabbis across denominations...

Full list of countries where UK tourists must pay new £17 entry fee from 2026
British holidaymakers have been cautioned that the cost of entering Europe is nearly triple what was initially proposed by the European Commission. The ETIAS fee was originally set at €7 (£6) but has since increased to €20 (£17). Which? warned:...

Fewer Finns coming to Estonia and foreign tourism hasn't bounced back
Foreign tourism in Estonia remains 15 percent below pre-COVID levels, largely due to fewer Finnish visitors, while most of Europe has already surpassed recovery. Finns make up as much as 42 percent of foreign tourists in Estonia, but their numbers...

Lithuania rises to the challenge
Lithuania, the Baltic country of 2.9mn people, has become a hotbed of innovation. While it already boasts one of the most dynamic tech scenes in Europe, its capital Vilnius is now leveraging its strategic independence agenda to drive growth in the...

What do UK travellers need to know about the EU's new entry systems?
UK travellers will face new border checks when entering the European Union from next month. The bloc is introducing two separate but interconnected schemes that will affect non-EU citizens travelling to most EU countries, plus four other countries...

All the countries UK tourists must pay £17 fee to enter from 2026
The price of Etias was set at €7 (£6) but this has since risen to €20 (£17). UK tourists have been warned yhe cost of entry to Europe is nearly triple what was originally outlined by the European Commission. The price of Etias was set at €7 (£6)...