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Now France Joins Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Greece And Belgium In Offering Five Year Schengen Visa For African Travelers
Travel And Tour World | France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, and Belgium have taken a significant step in opening their doors to African travelers by offering the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa. This long-term visa allows...

EU rule could see Brits turned away for holidays for three years
People who are planning to travel to Greece, Spain, France and more this year must follow a specific rule that came in after Brexit if travelling on a UK passport - or risk being banned from EU countries for three years. Millions of Brits are...

F1 pundit expresses surprise at Lewis Hamilton admitting he made a mistake
Ferrari star Lewis Hamilton was eliminated in the first round of sprint qualifying at the Belgian GP as the Briton spun on his final lap in SQ1 on Friday, July 25. Hamilton was downbeat after the session and took the blame for it. However, F1...

Smurfs: Every movie from the franchise ranked
The Smurfs have kept viewers engaged globally for decades. It was initially created by the Belgian artist Peyo as a comic strip and soon developed into a full-fledged franchise of animated series and major motion pictures. These small blue...

A World War II European vacation to remember
About two years ago I was talking with Mike, a friend of mine I’ve known since Ronald Reagan was still in the White House, and he asked me a question out of left field: What if we went on a tour of World War II European battlefields? I couldn’t...
6 music festivals around the world worth travelling for
Over the last few years, music festivals have gone from just concerts to full-blown experiences. It’s no longer just about the big names on stage – it’s about the vibe, the setting, and the feeling of being part of something bigger. These...

Conor McGregor's whereabouts revealed after his Dublin pub goes up in flames
A suspected arson attack destroyed the entrance of Conor McGregor's Dublin pub in the early hours of Friday morning whilst the MMA fighter holidayed on a yacht in Sardinia with his fiancée and children. The Black Forge Inn in Crumlin was engulfed...

ABTA marks 75 years at the heart of the UK’s travel and tourism scene
During ABTA’s lifetime holidays have become an annual staple, with ONS data showing visits abroad have surged by over 2,500% since the first International Passenger Survey in 1961. From annual sunshine breaks in the Med to extraordinary...

Why is Rihanna in Belgium this weekend? Hint: Smurfs
BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium rolled out the blue carpet Saturday for Rihanna and other stars who turned out for the world premiere of the new Smurf movie. Rihanna produced ″Smurfs″ and voices Smurfette in the summer family film, a live-action animated...

King Philippe of Belgians finally on way home after plane trouble at end of State Visit
The King and Queen of the Belgians are finally on their way home after being stuck several thousand miles from home after plane trouble at the end of a State Visit. King Philippe and Queen Mathilde had just ended a visit to Chile when it was...

Innsbruck vs Vienna: our analysis of the Eurovision 2026 bids
As we reached the deadline to submit bids to host Eurovision 2026, on July 4, only two cities had gone all the way with the process: Innsbruck and Vienna. With its status as capital, and its experience hosting two previous editions, Vienna could...

I quit my job and did a complete 180 moving to Spain – beer is just $3 a pint and my life is so much better
A 30-YEAR-OLD from Ireland has packed her bags and moved abroad to Spain, a complete 180 that has transformed her life for the better. After living in Malaga for two years, the traveler has come to love all that the vibrant port city has to offer,...

How powerful is your passport? New 2025 rankings reveal Europe’s winners and losers
Published on 22/07/2025 - 12:55 GMT+2 Europe dominates the latest global passport rankings, but not all countries are rising with the tide. The Henley Passport Index, which uses exclusive data sourced from the International Air Transport...

Greece of experiences is showcased in the Netherlands and Belgium
The authenticity, gastronomy, natural beauty, and cultural richness of selected Greek destinations were showcased in leading Dutch and Belgian media and digital platforms, following a series of familiarization trips (press and fam trips) recently...

Americans And Canadians Will Soon Pay Triple To Visit Europe As EU Confirms Fee Rise For New Entry Requirement
After this summer, traveling to countries in the European Union (EU) is about to get more complicated and expensive for those in the U.S. and Canada. Just as the United States government plans to double its ESTA fee for international travelers...

Transporting Travelers to a Bygone Heyday Is the New Luxury Experience
ROME — Inside the new Orient Express La Minerva hotel in Rome, the lobby bar is punctuated with ferns and palms, big band music is playing as waiters in impeccable white uniforms and well-coiffed hair serve gin and tonics to the international jet...

8 events to travel the world for this summer
From music festivals to super sporting events… June 26 to 29: Glastonbury Festival, England Britain’s most celebrated music festival transforms a sleepy corner of Somerset into the ultimate destination for the biggest performers on the planet....

Blue Badge holders will soon be able to park in new location after rule change
Blue Badge holders might soon be able to use their permits abroad, thanks to a proposed overhaul by the Labour Party government. The Department for Transport has refreshed its guidance just in time for the peak of the summer holiday rush this...

Things To Do In UAE This Weekend: From Labubu Superfans To New Summer Brunches
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Looking for a break from the routine? Whether you're craving a new thrill, a cool escape from the heat, or just something fun to shake up your weekend plans, here are the top things to do in the UAE right now:Labubu is here...

Attractions & Things to Do in Liège
Written by Jess Lee Updated Jul 25, 2025 Liège (Luik in Flemish) is Belgium's third-largest municipality by population after Antwerp and Ghent, and has historically been one of the country's most important industrial centers. It was one of the...