Barcelona airport ground-handling strike raises disruption risk
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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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.
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...
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...
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...
Paris crime stays concentrated in crowded transport hubs and tourist zones
Pickpocketing and scams remain the main safety issue in Paris, especially in busy stations, markets and tourist-heavy areas.
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.