New digital border system to begin next month affecting Brits travelling to Europe

The European Union (EU) is set to launch its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, changing the requirements for British citizens travelling to the Schengen area. The new digital border system is part of wider work being done by the EU to...

A panic attack made me confront my post-pandemic travel anxiety – but m

Earlier this year, I found myself sobbing uncontrollably in a hotel lobby in Yokohama during my first trip to Japan. I was having a full-blown panic attack after checkout, utterly paralysed at the thought of navigating a train to Tokyo. As a...

France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Malta, San Marino & Andorra recognize ‘State of Palestine’ at UN assembly

French President Emanuel Macron delivers opening remarks at the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 9, 2025. (Photo: IMAGO/AA via Reuters) French President Emanuel Macron formally announced his country’s recognition of a...

How far would you travel for cheese? Discover Europe’s best-kept cheese secrets on this epic trip

Cheese continues to be one of the world’s most loved foods, cherished for its versatility, diverse flavours and unique histories. Varieties such as Camembert and Mozzarella have been renowned for decades and are used in countless dishes and...

The Smugglers’ Road between Andorra and Spain – off the map, off-road, out of time

Between Andorra and Spain lies an unusual road — the Carrer de Tor. It lets you travel from one country to the other without officially crossing a border. Locals call it “the smugglers’ road”. Once used to secretly transport tobacco and other...

European Travel : How To Plan Avoid Being Fined, Banned Or Deported Or Ban

travel Festive Brexit: Sharon, Steve and Bracken Images by Steve Hare For intrepid travellers, the anticipation of delving into Europe’s diverse cultures for limitless periods is hard to surpass. However, since January 1, 2021, when Britain...

Nigerian Ibi Sofekun nears completion of 40-country ride

Global motorcycle adventurer and advocate Ibi Sofekun is on an ambitious mission to ride through 40 countries, with Ghana marking his 37th stop. This means he has just three more countries left to complete his journey. He began his adventure on...

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...

Full list of European countries UK tourists must pay £17 fee to enter from 2026

British tourists are facing a shock as the cost of entering Europe has nearly tripled from what the European Commission initially proposed. The Etias fee was originally set at €7 (£6) but has now climbed to €20 (£17). Which? cautioned: "Another...

High in the Pyrenees: discovering the rare capercaillie

Less than two hours’ drive from the Aude is one of the 10 most mountainous countries on the planet; the Principality of Andorra. Sandwiched between its neighbours of France and Spain, this tiny country is most visited for one of two reasons;...

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:...

These Are The 30 Fastest-Growing Tourist Destinations On Earth, But Which One Is For You?

Travelers are getting smarter. The travel boom of the last few years has been a wake-up call for many, with surging prices, unprecedented crowds, and reservation-only time slots becoming the norm in classic destinations like Paris, Rome, and...

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)...

The Economic Myth of Tourism: Why It Can’t Make a Country Rich

Tourists flood the Propylea, the monumental gateway that serves as the entrance to the Acropolis of Athens. Credit: Matías Callone CC2 / Flickr In many parts of Southern Europe, tourism is hailed as a modern “heavy industry,” a powerful engine for...

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

Republic of Ireland 1-0 Andorra Substitute Michael Noonan became Republic of Ireland's youngest scorer at Under-21 level as the Shamrock Rovers teenager rescued Jim Crawford's side against Andorra in their European Championship qualifier. Ireland...

Jude Bellingham packs on the PDA with bikini-clad girlfriend Ashlyn Castro as injured footballer lives it up on holiday while his England teammates prepare to take on Serbia

His England teammates have been hard at work in training as they prepare to face Serbia on Tuesday night in a tense clash. Yet life was truly a beach for Jude Bellingham as he lived it up in Sardinia with his model girlfriend Ashlyn Castro, 27, on...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

England travel away to meet Serbia in Group K

England will be aiming to make it five wins from their opening five 2026 World Cup qualification matches when they make the trip to Belgrade on Tuesday to tackle a talented Serbia outfit. The Three Lions are top of Group K on 12 points, five...

2025 Meritxell Day of Andorra

Meritxell Day, which is celebrated annually on September 8, is one of the most important festivals in Andorra. This commemoration, dedicated to the Virgin Mary of Meritxell (patron saint of the Principality), integrates religiosity, tradition and...

Azerbaijan congratulates Andorra on national holiday

13:15 En Azerbaijanchr("39")s Foreign Ministry has congratulated the state of Andorra on the occasion of the national day, Olaylar informs. "Congratulations to Andorra, its Government and People on the occasion of the National Day!" the ministry...