Places that are lesser-known and less crowded
The biggest travel trend of 2022 was to go big, spend big — with people eagerly booking bucket list-style trips to places like Bali, Rome, London and Paris. But two …
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U.K. man falls to his death while scaling bridge for social media content – National
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 26-year-old British man has died after he fell from one of Spain‘s tallest bridges while creating content for his social media …
After anti-tourism protests, Spain receives record number of travelers
On July 6, thousands of anti-tourism protesters marched through the streets of Barcelona, shouting: “Tourists go home!” A little more than a month later, Spain’s tourism board sent a mass …
Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went
Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — which are increasing in frequency, duration and intensity, according to …
UniCredit’s pursuit of Commerzbank is a watershed moment for Europe
A man shelters from the rain under an umbrella as he walks past the Euro currency sign in front of the former European Central Bank (ECB) building in Frankfurt am …
Flashpoints identified in Africa, Asia and the Middle East
A ship stranded in the growing salt flats of Lake Urmia in Iran. Hamed | Afp | Getty Images The diminishing availability of water resources across the globe should be …
European markets open to close, earnings, data and news
The Euronext NV stock exchange in Paris. Nathan Laine | Bloomberg | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were tradings in mixed territory on Monday, as traders digested rising tensions …
Why Italy could see big M&A deals in banking
Banking analysts assess the possibility of a banking merger in Italy. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images MILAN, Italy — European policymakers have longed for bigger banks across the continent. …
Why Spain wants tourists to go home | News
Since the 1960s, Spain has been a summer holiday staple for Brits, from 18-30 holidays in Magaluf to soaking up culture in Barcelona and clubbing in Ibiza. But now, it …
How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget
In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all …