Anger as Brits are told to register with POLICE if they want to use e-gates at German airports... despite Keir Starmer boasting his Brexit 'reset' deal would speed up travel for UK citizens

British travellers are being warned they can only use e-gates at major German airports if they first register with police. The Germany embassy in the UK issued the advice amid claims that Britons are being 'treated worse' than travellers from 'any...

10 Least-visited countries in 2025: Offbeat travel destinations for crowd-free getaways

Travel News As global travel surges again in November 2025, finding destinations untouched by overtourism is becoming harder. Yet, some corners of the world remain blissfully calm, places where you can experience raw beauty, authentic cultures,...

Rick Steves’ Europe: Little, little Liechtenstein

Rick Steves Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland ... and Liechtenstein. I like the way tiny countries are defined so...

UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect

UK holidaymakers face a change when flying to Spain, France and Italy and more UK tourists warned new travel rules for Spain, Greece, Portugal now in effect UK tourists will be hit by a European Union travel change on their next holiday - after a...

“The Most Beautiful Villages of Spain” launch the Tourist Flow Traffic Light

The Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain has launched the new Tourist Flow Traffic Light, an innovative system that provides real-time information on visitor levels in each village within the network. Available on the official...

Spanish passport beats the UK in 2025 ranking of the world’s most powerful travel documents

Spain’s passport ranks among the world’s most powerful in 2025. Credit : Mehaniq, Shutterstock Spain has once again proven it holds one of the most powerful passports on the planet. The latest Henley Passport Index, released this October, places...

Do I need a visa to visit Europe? What UK travellers need to know about Etias

If you’re planning a trip to a European country such as Spain, France, Portugal or Italy, you may have heard about new travel rules coming into effect for UK visitors in 2025 and 2026. The first change is the Entry/Exit System (EES), the EU’s new...

New entry system kicks in for South Africans travelling to Europe

A major change is coming for South Africans travelling to Europe. As of 12 October 2025, the European Union has implemented the Entry/Exit System (EES), a fully digital border control process that replaces traditional passport stamps with...

Travelling To Europe Soon? Here’s What UK Holidaymakers Need To Know About The EU’s New Border Rules

Credit: Maëva Vigier, Unsplash Save If you’re heading on holiday to Europe any time soon, you’ll need to be aware of a landmark shift in border control procedures. From October 12, a new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) will come into force across...

Tourist reveals they got scammed while applying for a travel visa - how to avoid the same mistake

A tourist has revealed that were caught out after applying for a visa to visit Canada on what looked to be the genuine Canadian government website. However, after inputting his bank details, they were immediately contacted by his bank, alerting...

Travelling to Europe? Get ready for this new entry rule

After many delays and false starts, the European Union on Sunday finally launched its new digital Entry and Exit System (EES). This is a new automated and biometric system that will eventually replace the manual stamping of passports. But what is...

I hadn't seen my sister for 2 years. We met in Liechtenstein to reconnect.

My sister and I have always been close in the kind of way that only siblings with a two-year age gap can be. We grew up sharing everything from wardrobes to the same old hand-me-down phone. As adults, though, life has pulled us in different...

Travel chaos as Britons warned to leave extra FOUR HOURS to get into EU with UK officials still not told which countries will introduce new system

Britons have been warned to leave an extra four hours if travelling into the European Union (EU), with officials having no idea which European airports will fully implement new travel red tape. Brussels and EU countries refused to tell the UK...

Travelling to Europe soon? You will be fingerprinted on arrival

Tourists will have their fingerprints and photo taken upon entry and exit to the European Union from October 12 as part of a new biometric-focused entry-check system. According to the EU, as well as boosting security, the new entry/exit system...

Travelling to Europe from Oman? New biometrics to ease travel

MUSCAT: Travellers from Oman and other non-European countries will face a significant change at Europe’s borders starting October 12. The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) comes into effect on Sunday, replacing traditional passport...

Full list of countries UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter from 2026

From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain popular holiday destinations(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) From next year, UK holidaymakers will be required to pay £17.50 to gain entry into certain...

Trump's Policies Linked To U.S. Losing Key Travel Status For The First Time In 20 Years

The U.S. passport's power is now at a historic low for the first time in 20 years. The Henley Passport Index just updated its list for October 2025, and the U.S. is nowhere to be found on the top 10. The American passport held the No.1 spot back...

UK tourists must pay £17.50 to enter certain holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. British tourists flying out to a string of European Union holiday destinations will be charged under a shake-up. UK tourists must pay...

Brits must pay £17 fee to enter these holiday destinations from 2026

British tourists will soon have to pay a fee to visit 30 countries in Europe, thanks to a new entry system due to be introduced next year. The European Union (EU) is launching a European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) which...

The full list of UK travellers that are NOT affected by new EU border rules

Jetting off on a lovely European holiday sometime soon? Make sure to leave a little bit of extra time at the airport, because a new border control system introduced last week by the EU is leaving some passengers waiting in line for up to four...