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Americans May Be Able to Stay in France for 90 Extra Days Under a Little-Known Agreement

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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No Immediate Travel Changes as Montenegro’s EU Bid Advances

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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20 European Events Worth Traveling For This Fall

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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Free Course: Learn How to Plan a Train Trip Across Europe

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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Mount Etna Eruption Travel Alert: Catania Airport Disruption Spreads Across Sicily and Malta

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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Europe’s Most Overcrowded Tourist Destinations and How to Visit Responsibly

Every summer, millions of travelers head to Europe’s most iconic destinations. August is especially busy, as schools are on break, many Europeans take their annual holidays, and international visitors arrive for peak summer travel. That popularity can create serious challenges for historic neighborhoods, transportation systems, local businesses, public spaces, and the people who live in...

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Barcelona plans to phase out tourist apartment rentals by November 2028

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.