When Venice introduced its tourist access fee, it made global headlines. Some hailed it as an innovative way to manage over-tourism. Others saw it as a worrying step towards turning one of Europe’s great living cities into a ticketed attraction. So what exactly is this charge, when did it start, and does it solve the […]
For many years, Pisa International Airport (Galileo Galilei) enjoyed something that is now surprisingly rare in Italy: a direct mainline railway station. Pisa Aeroporto station sat on the conventional rail corridor and, at various times, even hosted direct trains to Florence, allowing passengers to step off a flight and continue deeper into Tuscany without changing […]
Continue reading From Pisa Aeroporto Station to PisaMover: How PSA Airport Rail Access ChangedA Game Changer for Czech and Central European Travel 🚆✈️ For decades, Prague has felt slightly out of step with its Central European neighbours when it comes to airport rail access. Despite having one of Europe’s most beautiful historic centres and one of the continent’s most heavily used airports, Václav Havel Airport Prague has long […]
Continue reading Prague Airport’s New Mainline Railway StationVenice is on track to finally get a direct rail connection to Marco Polo Airport, filling a gap that has long frustrated travellers and planners alike. The project, led by Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, involves constructing about 8 kilometres of new track to link the historic Venice–Trieste line with a new underground station at the […]
Continue reading New Venice Airport Rail Link – what it is and why it’s being builtChampagne country looks compact on the map, yet your experience varies dramatically depending on whether you drive, join an organised tour, or rely entirely on public transport. This guide breaks down what actually works in real life — and how to get there from across the UK and Europe. 1. Self-Guided vs Packaged Tours 🔸 […]
Continue reading Champagne Tours: Car or No Car? A Practical Guide 🚗🚆Zipcar, the UK’s biggest car-sharing operator, has confirmed that it plans to shut down all services in London and withdraw entirely from the UK market by 31 December 2025. The move comes after years of rising operating costs, shrinking demand, and a changing regulatory environment that increasingly penalises even electric vehicles. The company will stop […]
Continue reading Zipcar to Close in London and Exit UK Market by End of 2025Visiting Pont du Gard by bus, one of the most impressive surviving Roman aqueducts in the world, is entirely possible without a car. Two regional liO buses — 115 and 121 — link Avignon, Nîmes, and the village near the site, making it easy to build a half-day or full-day trip from either direction. Here […]
Continue reading Getting to Pont du Gard by Bus from Avignon and NîmesFinding car rental in India can feel unusual if you’re used to European-style self-drive models. When you search for options in Mumbai, you’ll often see a weekly rate of around £250 for a small saloon such as a Suzuki Dzire. At first glance, this seems incredibly cheap for a car that includes a chauffeur. Yet […]
Continue reading How Does Chauffeur Drive Car Rental in India Work?The newly announced freeze on UK regulated rail fares is a step in the right direction. UK train travel has become so expensive that even short journeys can feel like luxury purchases 🚆💸. Holding peak and off-peak fares steady is sensible — and long overdue. But if rail is ever going to be a realistic […]
Continue reading Freezing UK Rail Fares Is Welcome — But Does it Fix the Real Problem?Car rental in Spain is famous for offering some of the lowest headline prices in Europe. A compact car rented out of season for a week or more can look astonishingly cheap, often rivaling rates in Portugal and Croatia, which are the two other major European markets where rental prices regularly drop to similar lows. […]
Continue reading Why Car Rental in Spain Isn’t Always As Cheap As It Looks