Rick Steves points out, in his Europe Travel Blog, that tipping, while second nature in the U.S., can come across as overly generous in many European locations. In places like France and Italy — two ...

Beginning in mid-2025, U.S. travelers to 30 European countries must apply for ETIAS authorization before departure. The application process is online, costs €7 (approximately $7.47), and is free for ...

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European train travel is booming—from the luxurious, like the Orient Express, to the very affordable, like Nightjet and Eurostar. Discover the train journeys redefining European travel for 2026.

When it comes to exploring Europe, train travel stands out as a superior choice for countless reasons. From convenience to sustainability, here's why millions of travelers are choosing rail over other ...

Angel Castellanos, a multi-media travel expert and travel journalist, and European tour specialists The Tour Guy explain everything you need to know about traveling to Europe in 2025. Europe set a new ...

Europe has always held a kind of magic for me. It started with a well-worn travel book about Malta I found in the back of my grandmother’s closet, filled with handwritten notes and recipes she’d ...

The European Union has delayed the implementation of its ETIAS travel authorization system to the end of 2026. The ETIAS is not a visa, but a travel authorization for short-term stays in the EU for ...

U.S. interest in traveling to Europe this summer has dropped by 7 percentage points. Cost concerns are the top barrier, but politics and global perception may also play a role. Chinese tourism to ...

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) fee has increased to €20 (about $23.25) from the initial €7. ETIAS is not a visa, but a travel authorization for visa-free travelers to ...

Starting in January 2025, the U.K. will require an electronic travel authorization (ETA) for visitors from countries including the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The European Union is right ...