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This Little Island Is the ‘Hawaii of Europe’—and It’s Known for Wineries, Volcanic Tide Pools, and Scenic Ocean ViewsIt really is the "Pearl of the Atlantic."

'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under BerlinThere are plans in Berlin to tear down one of the last remnants of Adolf Hitler's power centre.

Women with irregular periods should be checked for PMOS, NHS saysPolyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome is underdiagnosed and inconsistenly managed, according to Nice

‘Fine for others to pay more’: can Japan attract more overseas tourists while charging them extra?Japan has ambitious targets to increase overseas visitor numbers, but there are growing concerns about overtourism. One possible answer is two-tier pricing

Does Barcelona’s building bonanza bombard everyone’s wellbeing?A city never reaches completion but with so many works set at a constant simmer, it often feels like the wellbeing of today has been relegated by the faint promise of a far-flung tomorrow.

Europe’s 50 Best Bars 2026: the inaugural list revealedFrom Barcelona to Bratislava, these are the bars at the vanguard of Europe's cocktail scene.

Six of the best long-distance European trails to walk in summerFrom a less-crowded camino and the Slovenian Alps to a stunning river trail and Ireland’s remote Beara peninsula.

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Nina Danilova: My favorite thrift and vintage stores in Florence, Italy’s premiere city of fashionKnowing where to look and being ready to travel outside of the city center, you will soon find out that Florentine vintage and thrift-shops are full of real gems that cater to the most fastidious visitors and fashion novices alike.

Dr. Kris Bryant: Austria is hiking heaven … and a tick-borne encephalitis hotspotEditor’s note: With climate change, the area for tick-borne encephalitis has expanded. This post has been updated with information about Austria’s tick vaccine. You can see current information here on encephalitis hotspots in Austria, Switzerland and Denmark.

Heat in Greece, Pt. 1: ‘We need to demand better solutions’Deadly heatwaves are sadly becoming more common in Greece, as the Mediterranean country is experiencing some of the worst climate change in the region.

Beach Clubs: An actually relaxing seaside workation in AntalyaThis year, we needed a getaway just to avoid burnout. Our workations to Izmir, which is a party town, are more like marathons because we rush around town, catching up with friends, checking out our old stomping grounds and drinking way too many cocktails.

Hosting as an expat in Europe (updated): The good, bad and the ugly of dealing with guestsMost of our guests are awesome and truly generous. One leaves money around the house for us to find after she leaves AND tries to pick up more than her share of the expenses. Other friends take real pleasure in treating you to dinner, drinks or whatever. But there are also guests who are just amazingly inconsiderate or just oblivious.

Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

Greek Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

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Eindhoven Business Briefing for 30 June: Hunting Unicorns in the Netherlands

Greek Digital Nomad Visa: Everything you need to know

New for 2026: Dispatches’ guide to the best art exhibitions across Europe (updated)

Cristina Miceli: Three day-trips from Antalya for outdoor adventure lovers

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(Updated):United Airlines kerfuffle tells us more about Trump’s America than the airline industry

Meet Robin Vogelaar, the nomad who travels the world throwing Dutch Pancake Nights

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