Schengen Visa: Unlocking Europe’s Gateway for Indian Travelers

— For many Indians, Europe is not just a destination, it’s a dream. Picture yourself sipping hot chocolate in a Parisian café, wandering through the fairy-tale castles of Germany, cruising down the canals of Amsterdam, or hiking the stunning Swiss...

Why Prague is perfect for travelling with toddlers

Tired after a long flight with a toddler who refuses to sleep on planes, I braced myself for the moment I always dread when travelling solo with my daughter: the post-landing search for our buggy and car seat. Anyone who's flown with small...

How A Tiny Norwegian Mining Town Became A Sustainable Travel Hotspot

The former copper mining town of Røros retains much of its historic charm. David Nikel Spreading salty local butter onto fresh bread, dipping into a steaming bowl of reindeer stew, and finishing with a scoop of rich ice cream flavored with local...

Laura D. Minasyan: Bridging Cultures — Armenian, Khmer, Swedish, Russian

And yet you were drawn to distant, unexplored horizons. To go to Leningrad and study such a rare language as Khmer! What did knowledge of Khmer give a young Armenian woman? Yes, I went to apply to Leningrad University — but not for journalism, for...

UK tourists heading to Europe on holiday face strict new rules from this month

Terminal 2 departure terminal at Manchester Airport.(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) UK tourists with plans to travel to Europe this month are being reminded of some major changes coming into effect that will have an impact on their...

Off to Europe? From fingerprint scans to fees, these are the new travel rules for Brits you must be wary of... and they start NEXT WEEK

Thousands of families will already be planning to jet off for some winter sun. But the way we travel around Europe will drastically change next week with a shake-up of rules which will track the movement of non-EU citizens. So Britons trying to...

The Gustaf Westman x IKEA Collection Is Here to Brighten Up Your Holidays

Westman’s chubby ceramic taper holders work for holiday and every day. Photo: Courtesy of IKEA “I didn’t feel like I could do a traditional Christmas collection,” Westman exclusively tells AD. “So we changed the scope.” Inspired by his mom’s...

I’m travelling to the EU after October 12 — what do I need to know about EES?

EU borders are about to look different for British passport holders (Picture: Metro) British passport holders and non-EU nationals are about to become subject to the European Union’s new Entry-Exit System, more commonly known as the EES. The smart...

H-1B visa gets pricier: Why Sweden is emerging as a smarter alternative

On September 21, 2025, the US imposed a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions. This is a sharp rise from the previous $2,000–$5,000 range. The move aims to “put American workers first,” according to the White House.Tech companies are feeling the...

New book slams Sweden’s primary care struggles, prompts calls for health reform

In Sweden, the phrase “Go to the ER” has become a common refrain for patients unable to access timely primary care — a symptom, critics argue, of deeper systemic inefficiencies. Fanny Nilsson, a Swedish physician, has published a provocative...

Benguela Cove Brings Swedish Nostalgia to Walker Bay This October

Benguela Cove Lagoon Wine Estate will host a tribute to Swedish supergroup ABBA, together with a range of other events. On Saturday, 18 October 2025, the estate hosts “Dancing Queen: The Ultimate ABBA Experience”. The event offers two...

Air France-KLM Flying Blue October Promo Awards For Travel Through March 31, 2026

Air France-KLM Flying Blue has updated its latest promotional awards for October. These awards are valid for travel through March 31, 2026, and must be booked by the end of this month. The maximum discount is 25% off the required miles, although...

Trips to Sweden now available on doctor's orders

Fancy a weekend in Sweden on prescription? The Scandinavian nation has become the first country to launch a medical referral programme where GPs can recommend trips for forest bathing, cold water swimming and sauna sessions as complementary health...

Shelbourne told to ‘take care of business’ against Swedish top-flight side Häcken

Uefa Conference League: Shelbourne v BK Häcken, Tallaght Stadium, 8pm (Premier Sports 1, 7.15pm) Joey O’Brien has told his Shelbourne FC players to have no regrets as they begin a major new chapter in the club’s history. On the back of their...

Braathens bankruptcy disrupts over 1,000 Finnish holiday plans

Swedish airline Braathens has filed for bankruptcy, forcing travel operator Apollomatkat to reorganise flights for more than 1,000 Finnish customers. The airline was scheduled to operate several charter flights for Apollomatkat throughout October....

The Santa Claus effect: how expanding tourism ate into Lapland’s green space

Once upon a time, Lapland was a word that conjured up the home of Santa Claus in the imagination of British children, but increasingly it has become a tourist destination. Last year, more than 700,000 people came to the region, with 100,000 of...

Ryanair confirms new route from UK airport to beautiful holiday destination

The airline have announced a new route to popular holiday spot(Image: Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images) Ryanair has announced a brand new holiday destination for Brits looking for a sunny getaway for next year. A beautiful Italian holiday spot...

‘Visitors love the authenticity’ – Irish lighthouses now tourism beacons attracting €33m a year

The report, commissioned by Irish Lights for the Great Lighthouses of Ireland initiative (GLI; greatlighthouses.com), also shows that lighthouse tourism is generating over €33m annually. GLI was set up a decade ago to develop lighthouses as...

Portugal voted Europe's 'Best Destination' for 2025

Published on 24/10/2025 - 12:24 GMT+2 Portugal was voted "Best Destination in Europe" at this year's World Travel Awards. The country regained the honour it lost to Greece last year, which it has won six times since 2017. This year, Portugal stood...

Winners revealed: Global Travel Retail Awards 2025

Trophy winners gather on the stage. TRBusiness is thrilled to reveal the winners of the 2025 Global Travel Retail Awards, which were announced this evening (Tuesday 30 September) at a grand celebration at Hôtel Martinez in Cannes. Organised by...