Europe’s best bar for 2026 is not in London, Paris or Barcelona. It is tucked inside a former art gallery in an Athens neighborhood most first-time visitors rarely explore. Line, a fermentation-focused bar in the Kato Petralona area of Athens, has taken the No. 1 position in the inaugural Europe’s 50 Best Bars ranking. The...
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For Americans planning a longer stay in Europe, France has an interesting exception to the standard Schengen 90-day rule. France and the United States have a bilateral visa-waiver agreement dating to 1949. French government guidance published in connection with Europe’s new border system has described the agreement as allowing U.S. citizens with ordinary passports to...
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Montenegro Moves Closer to EU Membership, but What Changes for Travelers? Montenegro has taken another important step toward joining the European Union, although travelers should not expect any immediate changes at the border. The EU established a dedicated working group on April 22, 2026, to begin preparing Montenegro’s accession treaty and related documents. An accession...
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A ground-handling strike at Barcelona-El Prat Airport began on August 4 and is expected to disrupt travel. Spain's transport ministry ordered minimum service levels to limit the impact.
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British food varies significantly across England, Scotland, and Wales, with shared staples like fish and chips, pies, sausages, and pub meals taking on distinct regional forms in each country. Travelers are encouraged to look beyond famous dishes and seek out local producers, markets, farm shops, and bakeries to better understand each area’s food culture. Key...
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First-time visitors to England will find that the most rewarding food experiences depend heavily on location and timing. A Sunday roast, Full English breakfast, fish and chips, pub meals, local cheese, afternoon tea, and traditional puddings form a practical starting point, but regional specialties matter as much as nationally recognized dishes. Beyond the classics, eating...
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Fall 2026 brings an exceptional lineup of European events worth building a trip around, from the Venice International Film Festival and Oktoberfest to Art Basel Paris and Web Summit in Lisbon. This guide covers 20 events spanning film, fashion, food, art, music, and technology, with details on public access, VIP programs, professional accreditation, and tips for booking directly through official organizers.
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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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Last verified: August 13, 2026 at approximately 7:30 p.m. BST / 8:30 p.m. in Sicily. This is a developing travel situation. Airport restrictions, flight schedules and volcanic ash conditions can change quickly. Travelers should confirm their individual flight directly with their airline before leaving for the airport. Travelers flying to or from Sicily should prepare...
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