Germany leads Romania’s foreign tourist arrivals in 2026 as Bucharest airports handle a record 8.46 million passengers in the first half of the year.
European travellers increasingly depend on smartphones to navigate airports, railway stations, historic neighbourhoods and unfamiliar road networks. However, simply installing Google Maps before departure is not enough. Preparing Google Maps properly before a European trip can reduce dependence on mobile data, make navigation easier when connectivity disappears and help travellers organise important locations before reaching
UK travellers heading overseas are being urged to check mobile roaming arrangements before departure as smartphones can generate unexpected costs through data usage, foreign network connections and background activity. The warning is particularly relevant for travellers visiting Europe. Since the UK left the European Union, surcharge-free roaming across EU and European Economic Area destinations is
European aviation has reached a significant post-pandemic turning point after passenger traffic across the continent’s airport network declined by 0.7% year-on-year in April 2026. The marginal contraction marked the first annual decline since Europe’s air transport recovery began in April 2021, interrupting years of largely uninterrupted passenger growth following the pandemic. The shift was driven
WestJet is expanding its European reach for summer 2026, strengthening direct air links between Canada and destinations including Edinburgh, Dublin, Reykjavík, Lisbon, Madrid, Copenhagen, Paris, Barcelona and London. The airline’s growing network places Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, St. John’s, Edmonton and Winnipeg at the centre of a more decentralised transatlantic travel system. Instead of relying entirely
Travellers across Portugal and several European countries are facing growing heat-related risks as exceptionally high temperatures place pressure on public health systems, transport networks, tourism businesses and essential infrastructure. Portugal remains among the countries most exposed to the latest episode, with official forecasts showing very high temperatures across inland and southern areas. Parts of neighbouring
Europe’s new biometric Entry/Exit System is reshaping airport arrivals across the continent, with non-EU travellers facing longer border checks, new fingerprint requirements, facial image capture, and growing pressure at passport control during peak holiday periods. The system, known as the EES, replaces traditional passport stamping with digital records for short-stay non-EU nationals entering and leaving
Viking has expanded its European river cruise portfolio with a wide range of new shore excursions and fully guided land extensions, giving travelers more ways to explore Germany, Austria, Serbia, Slovakia, France, the Czech Republic, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain. The new experiences are now open for booking and include scenic Zeppelin
European travel has entered a new digital-border era after the EU Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen area on 10 April 2026. The change affects short-stay visitors from outside the European Union, including travellers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Brazil. For tourism businesses, the shift
UAE travellers heading to Europe are entering a new era of border control after the European Union’s Entry/Exit System became fully operational across the Schengen area on April 10, 2026. The digital platform now records the arrival and departure of non-EU nationals visiting for short stays, replacing routine passport stamping with biometric and travel-document checks
France has joined Germany, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain in a broader expansion of high-speed rail connectivity that is reshaping travel patterns and regional mobility across Europe. The latest progress surrounding the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) signals a significant transformation in transportation planning as governments increasingly prioritize sustainable mobility, stronger regional economies, and alternatives
Europe’s spectacular waterfalls are drawing growing international attention ahead of the 2026 summer travel season as travelers increasingly seek nature-based tourism, outdoor adventures, and scenic destinations across the continent. From the thunderous Rhine Falls in Switzerland to Iceland’s volcanic cascades and Croatia’s turquoise lake systems, Europe’s waterfalls are becoming major attractions for travelers looking to
