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How to combine your holiday destinations for a greener vacation

As sustainable travel continues to gather momentum worldwide, travellers are always on the hunt for better ways to reduce the carbon footprint of their holiday.
An emerging travel trend, tripchaining, explores how you can merge two or more destinations in the same region into one longer trip and slash the number of long-haul flights you have to take. 

Initially used to make daily commuter routes more efficient by combining multiple stops for errands, tripchaining is taking hold with sus...
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Medieval towns, low crime rates: Why these are Europe’s safest cities

Dubrovnik is Europe’s safest city, according to new research by tour operator Riviera Travel, which unveiled its ranking of the safest cities on the continent. 
Although factors like activities, weather and budget usually shape holiday considerations, safety is also a vital consideration when booking your next getaway. Knowing that you’re in a relatively secure city can make it so much easier to fully relax and enjoy your holiday.

The Safest Destinations Index evaluates European cities...
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Why Bosnian mountain resorts want to become year-round tourist spots

A short drive from the Mediterranean coast, mid-altitude mountain resorts near Sarajevo- traditionally dependent on snow sports- are slowly but steadily pivoting to attract summertime tourists.
Despite Bosnia’s notoriously poor record-keeping, tourism officials in the mountainous Balkan country of 3.3 million say a clear trend is emerging.

“We used to rely on snow, but there is no escaping the fact that snow is now likely to fall and accumulate at altitudes above 2,500 meters (8,000 fee...
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Why this UK holiday spot beats European favourites for slow travel

Cornwall, UK is the world’s best slow travel destination, beating other top holiday spots like Algarve, Lanzarote and Dubrovnik, according to new research by Sainsbury’s Bank. 
Slow travel searches in the UK have risen 5.4 per cent on an annual basis to 4,608 between April 2024 and March 2025, as more travellers seek meaningful local connections and restorative experiences over packed itineraries. 

The bank’s Slow Travel Index takes into account a number of metrics such as travel prices...
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Shoulder season travel surges as Europeans seek quieter holidays

European travellers are increasingly planning to go to offbeat destinations over traditional tourist favourites, while still remaining within the continent, according to new research from the European Travel Commission (ETC). 
77 per cent of Europeans intend to take at least one trip between June and November this year, according to the ETC’s latest report.

Among these, the overwhelming majority, at 91 per cent, plan to travel within the continent. The boom in low-cost, short-haul airli...
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Cruise line pays Norwegian villages to host slow travel tourists

Cruise line giant Hurtigruten is now offering passengers the opportunity to visit some of Norway’s most remote coastal communities in an effort to promote meaningful slow travel. 
The “Open Village” experience will allow travellers to visit three secluded locations: Bessaker, Trᴂna and Sæbø and interact closely with locals while participating in exclusive, immersive activities. 

This opportunity will only be available on Hurtigruten’s Signature Line voyages, which run from May to Septem...
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Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Escalating global tariff tensions and the changing political landscape in the US under current president Donald Trump have prompted many Americans to consider alternative investment options.A little ski village in the Swiss Alps, Andermatt, has seen a particular boost in housing demand due to this. This is mainly through the Andermatt Swiss Alps project, which includes apartments, hotels, restaurants and a golf course, constructed and handled by the real estate developer Andermatt Swiss Alps AG....
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How a financial influencer built a multiple six-figure portfolio

One of the most effective ways to achieve a comfortable lifestyle is by developing multiple streams of income.Recent research by Sage reveals that 32% of 24–44-year-olds have a second job, alongside 28% of those aged 45–54. Meanwhile, 68% of 16–34-year-olds report having multiple income streams or side hustles in addition to their main employment.Euronews spoke to financial influencer Jenny Okpechi (@savvymoneygirl) about how she built a multiple six-figure investment portfolio – and why she bel...
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How Sikkim In India Became The World’s First Fully Organic State

Organic farming has gathered pace in the last few years, with 98.9 million hectares being managed organically across the world by the end of 2023, according to The Organic Research Centre. This was a 2.6% or 2.5 million hectares rise from the previous year.
India is the second-largest country worldwide in terms of organic farmland, at about 4.5 million hectares, after Australia, which has 53 million hectares.
Sikkim, a small Himalayan state in northeast India, became the world’s first fully orga...
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I planned a weekend in Estonia with AI and this is what happened

Could your next holiday be planned by artificial intelligence (AI)? More and more people are choosing to use tools like ChatGPT, Vacay and GuideGeek to cut down booking time and cost when deciding the details of their next trip.  AI trip planners can be quick, convenient and easy to use with itineraries often generated in seconds. These can then be customised as much as you like, depending on what details you feed into the planner. Omio’s 2024 NowNext travel report highlighted that 44 per cent o...
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How to enjoy Lake Como as a solo budget female traveller

On the train from Milan, I bask in visions of the perfect Lake Como weekend getaway. Lazy walks along the water’s edge, ferry rides to delightful hidden spots and swoon-worthy Italian food. I’m all too ready to switch off and reset.  What I realise too late, however, is that there are transport strikes planned for the weekend I am there, impacting buses, trains and more, and storm warnings for the coming Sunday. This means the rough itinerary I have in mind is suddenly up in the air. Surprisingl...
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The party’s over: How Split plans to put a lid on overtourism

Split has long had a reputation as a party destination. But locals have had enough of the drunk tourists who descend on the coastal Croatian city for music festivals like Ultra Europe.“Lots of younger people come for that, they’re not buyers, they’re only here for partying and alcohol, not islands or tours,” says Vana, a cruise company employee.That’s not the only way they hit the local economy. Short-term visitors who stay for just a few months have sharply driven up rents in Split, which now a...
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From safety to sisterhood: Why women prefer female-only tour companies

For International Women’s Day, Euronews Travel spoke to female-led travel companies about what women really want. Women travellers have been on the rise in the last few years: 71 per cent of solo travellers are women – of which 25 per cent are 65 or older, according to Virtuoso’s August 2024 trends report and Skift. Changing societal norms and greater financial independence gives us women the freedom to explore more. We get to focus on personal growth, empowerment, and chase adventure. What’s mo...
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Here’s why coolcations will still be trending in summer 2025

Coolcations are growing in popularity as holidaymakers increasingly attempt to escape the soaring temperatures and crowds in major summer destinations such as Greece, Spain, Italy and Portugal.Rising incidents of extreme weather, including heat waves and wildfires in these Southern European destinations, have only served to bolster this trend. Recent analysis by Virtuoso, a global network of luxury and experiential travel agencies, reported a 44 per cent increase in travel to cooler destinations...
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5 Lessons To Learn From Southern Europe’s Climate Change Strategies

Extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods, unseasonal heavy rain and droughts have been increasingly common in Europe in the last few years.
As such, southern European countries like Spain, Italy and Portugal have been focusing more on implementing climate change strategies to meet these changing conditions.
Here are the top five lessons to be learnt from how southern Europe is fighting climate change:
Spain has been dealing with a number of water issues in the last few years. To counter...
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Which savings challenge is right for you?

With 2024 coming up fast, savings challenges are once again gaining momentum. While these challenges can certainly be fun and quirky for some, several others may also see them as too difficult to stick to, or just too complicated.However, they don’t necessarily have to be! Euronews Business weighs some of the more popular savings challenges, so you can hopefully pick out one that works best for you. Please keep in mind that these challenges should ideally not replace your regular saving habits,...
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Audi records strong performance boosted by electric vehicle sales

German car giant Audi released its first quarter 2025 results on Monday, reporting revenue of €15.4 billion, which was an increase of 12.4% from the same corresponding period in 2024. This was primarily because of a better mix, along with higher battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales. This was despite hurdles such as intensifying competition, a weaker global economic outlook and geopolitical volatility. Operating profit came to €537 million for the first quarter of the year. Return on sales was 3....
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Which UK savings accounts pay the highest interest rates?

With the cost of living and inflation rising significantly, UK consumers are on the lookout for every little way to make their money go a little further. As a result, there may be a silver lining to be found within the monetary policy tightening adopted by the Bank of England, in the form of higher interest rates for UK savings accounts. This means that finding banks which offer the highest savings account interest rates has increasingly taken precedence. Regarding the type and number of banks a...
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What is a financial influencer and how do we know we can trust them?

Financial influencers, or finfluencers, as they are better known on social media, have seen a meteoric rise in the last few years. One third of Gen Z people now look towards these influencers, especially on TikTok, for financial advice, instead of traditional financial or portfolio advisors, according to research by Intuit Credit Karma. This has also led to the rise of financial TikTok, or FinTok. According to the above research, 52% of UK adults say they would be open to using a savings tip fro...
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Not adding up? Why children's financial education should start early

We live in a costly world and it's important that children learn how to manage it from an early age. Primary school is a good place to start.Starting early can help prepare children to learn healthy ways to manage their finances. Through the process, children can learn about everything within the financial world, including debt, mortgages, pensions and budgets. According to the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), an arm's-length body of the UK Government: "Financial education is any activity tha...
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What do European aid cuts mean for climate funding goals?

Several key Western European countries including the UK, Switzerland, Germany, France and the Netherlands have slashed their aid budgets considerably in the last few months. This trend comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty, as countries choose to focus more on their own needs, such as increasing defence spending and domestic government stimulus measures. Foreign aid is mainly measured through Official Development Assistance (ODA), which wealthier nations off...
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High or low risk? Here's where DIY investors are putting their money

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) continue to be a popular savings method in the UK, with an allowance of up to £20,000 in the 2024-2025 tax year, and tax-free interest earned on the funds. This applies to both capital gains or income from investments in ISAs, as well as interest on cash. There are four types of ISAs, namely cash, stocks and shares, innovative finance and lifetime ISAs, which all serve different purposes. So which are the most popular ISA investments? In January 2025, AJ Bell D...
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Why are female entrepreneurs finding it harder to secure loans?

Female entrepreneurs may face a number of challenges when setting up a business, such as societal and gender stereotypes and biases, a lack of support and role models, and a limited network. However, many also have to jump through more hoops to access financial help, compared to their male counterparts. That's according to a recent report by finance broker Swoop Funding, which analysed more than 50,000 UK businesses. It revealed that male-led companies have 12 times more business debt than femal...
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Are these the best European countries to start a business in?

The escalating trade tensions between the EU and the US, as well as the EU and China have led to rising business, economic and financial volatility in the last several months. Sticky-high inflation and relatively high interest rates have also contributed to the increasing uncertainty, while the ongoing cost of living crisis being seen in several parts of Europe has eroded start-up capital. As such, choosing which European country to set up a new business can feel like an especially daunting task...
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