Planning a European trip by train sounds simple until you actually start piecing together routes, connections and tickets across multiple countries. If you’re considering a rail trip through Europe, there’s a free resource that may help make the planning process a little easier. Byway is offering a free, pre-recorded video course on how to plan...
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Pickpocketing and scams remain the main safety issue in Paris, especially in busy stations, markets and tourist-heavy areas.
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In 2026, expats are increasingly choosing Europe’s secondary cities over famous capitals, prioritizing walkability, affordability, transit, and everyday livability. This roundup highlights 15 attractive options, including Valencia, Strasbourg, Bologna, Braga, Freiburg, and Trieste, while explaining why cities like London, Paris, Lisbon, and Barcelona are losing appeal for long-term relocation.
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Premium card credits can add up, but only if you keep track of them. Here’s why the value is harder to capture than it looks.
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A practical look at Europe’s digital nomad visa landscape, with Croatia, Malta, Spain and other European countries publishing temporary residence or visa routes for remote workers. The country links below point to official government, consular or authorised programme pages. Each route has its own rules, terminology and application requirements, so applicants should check the linked...
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Barcelona plans to stop renewing licenses for 10,101 tourist apartments by November 2028, effectively phasing out legal whole-apartment short-term rentals in ordinary residential buildings. Using Catalonia’s tourist-housing law, the city says the move is meant to ease housing pressure, while hotels, hostels, guesthouses and other regulated accommodations remain available.
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For years, Barcelona and Madrid have dominated conversations about relocating to Spain. But increasingly, expats, remote workers, and retirees are turning their attention to another Mediterranean city: Valencia. The coastal Spanish city has repeatedly ranked among the top destinations globally for expats thanks to its combination of affordability, climate, infrastructure, and overall quality of life....
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is moving forward with a new aviation security initiative called TSA Gold+, a public-private partnership program designed to modernize airport screening operations across select U.S. airports. While the name may sound like a new premium traveler service or airport fast lane, TSA Gold+ is not a passenger membership program like TSA PreCheck. Instead,...
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What the new biometric system actually does, longer airport waits, and prep tips Practical guidance for Americans visiting Europe (non-EU passport holders).
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