Paris Safety and Local Etiquette Guide
How safe is Paris for tourists? A calm, practical guide to exploring Paris confidently.
Alex Cornici
Alex Cornici is a travel writer and editor at TheTraveler.org, reporting on global travel updates and news for international readers.
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Where to Stay in Paris
Learn where to stay in Paris for first-timers, couples, families, and more, with neighborhood tips and practical hotel advice.
Best Churches to Visit in Paris for Quiet Moments
Discover the best churches to visit in Paris, from Notre-Dame and Sacré-Cœur to quieter chapels that offer history, art, and calm.
Inside France’s Ultra-Exclusive “Palace” Hotels: How 31 State‑Certified Icons Are Redefining Luxury Travel in 2025
Discover how France’s ultra-selective “Palace” label awarded to just 31 hotels, helps travelers cut through five-star hype to find stays that truly embody French art de vivre.
UK–Germany High‑Speed Link on Track: Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Seal Deal, but First Direct Trains Not Expected Before Early 2030s
Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn are finally mapping out direct London–Cologne and London–Frankfurt trains for the early 2030s, promising 4–5 hour, flight‑rivaling, low‑carbon trips.
All Aboard for Midnight: Inside Europe’s New Wave of Luxury New Year’s Eve Train Journeys
Trade crowded city squares for Champagne-fuelled carriages as Europe’s new generation of luxury trains, from Italy’s La Dolce Vita to Swiss Alpine routes and Britain’s Pullman recasts New Year’s Eve as a slow, multi-day journey.
Club Med Tremblant: All-Inclusive Ski-In/Ski-Out Resort to Open at Mont-Tremblant in December 2028
Set to debut in December 2028, Club Med Tremblant will bring ski-in, ski-out, all-inclusive ease, family-focused programming and four-season adventure to Quebec’s Laurentians as Club Med’s landmark second Canadian mountain resort.
Lisbon Airport Braces for Christmas Chaos as New EU Border Rules Fuel Long Queues and Security Fears
Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has become a test case for Europe’s new biometric border rules, as hours‑long queues, “simplified” checks and union security warnings collide with government promises and practical advice for worried travellers.
America‑First Overhaul: U.S. National Parks to Hike Foreign Visitor Fees, Limit Fee‑Free Days and Roll Out Digital Passes in 2026
In 2026, U.S. national parks are rolling out patriotic fee‑free days, steep “America‑first” surcharges for foreign visitors, stricter ID checks, digital passes and politically charged new pass designs. Changes every domestic and international traveler should understand before locking in their trip.
Air France to Open Spa-Equipped Flagship Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 in Spring 2026
From spring 2026, Air France will debut a Paris‑inspired, spa‑equipped flagship lounge in Heathrow Terminal 4, giving SkyTeam travelers a fully branded premium alternative to today’s shared third‑party spaces.
JetBlue to Open First-Ever Airport Lounge at JFK Terminal 5, Marking a Major Step in Its Premium Push
JetBlue’s first-ever lounge, opening in late 2025 at JFK Terminal 5, anchors a New York–inspired network of Play, Work and Lounge zones, elevated dining, and exclusive access perks that signal a major upgrade to the carrier’s premium and loyalty strategy.
How Paris Changes with the Seasons: What to Expect
Learn what Paris is like in each season so you can plan photos, walks, and neighborhoods around light, color, and local rhythms.
China Eastern Launches 29-Hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires Marathon, the World’s Longest Direct Commercial Flight
China Eastern’s new Shanghai–Auckland–Buenos Aires “southbound corridor” links three continents under a single flight number, shaving hours off traditional routings while setting a record 29-hour direct journey that reshapes trade, tourism and ultra-long-haul travel options.
Portugal’s 11 December General Strike Poised to Paralyze Travel Nationwide
As Portugal heads into its first general strike in 12 years on Thursday 11 December 2025, visitors should brace for a nationwide stress test of airports, rail lines, metros and ferries, and travel only with backup plans, flexible dates and extra time built into every leg.
Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel despite the ‘megaquake’ warning?
Learn what happened in the December 2025 quake, how the megaquake advisory works and how to decide if it’s safe to travel to Japan right now.