Alex Cornici is a travel writer and editor at TheTraveler.org, reporting on global travel updates and news for international readers.
Europe’s night trains are back on track. Discover new 2024–2026 sleeper routes (Paris–Berlin, Vienna to Italy, Brussels–Berlin), plans for a 100-city network by 2035, plus booking tips and onboard advice for overnight rail travel.
Venice’s new day-tripper entry fee explained: why it began, what 2025’s trial achieved (€5.4M raised, only modest crowd changes), and how to plan a smart visit in 2026 under the updated rules.
Explore where to hear live music in Paris, including opera at Palais Garnier, intimate bars, open-air shows and experimental venues like Le 104.
The EU has updated its visa-waiver suspension mechanism. Learn how the EU could suspend visa-free travel for a country, what triggers it, and what it means for travelers (as of December 2025).
A major Transcanyon waterline break at Grand Canyon’s South Rim has shut all in-park lodges and campgrounds. Find out which services are closed, what remains open for day visitors, guidance for travelers with reservations, and how officials are fixing the aging water system.
Tourist taxes are rising in 2026 as popular destinations like Kyoto and London introduce new fees. Learn which cities are adding levies, why overtourism is driving these taxes, and how they’ll impact your travel budget in 2026.
Learn where to find the best architecture in Paris with clear insights into the city’s most important styles and locations.
ETIAS is Europe’s upcoming travel authorisation for visa-free visitors. Learn who will need ETIAS, how it works, what it costs, and how it differs from a visa.
Learn where to find Paris courtyards and glass-roofed arcades that showcase nineteenth-century architecture and local charm.
Discover the best Paris bookstores, literary landmarks, and book-filled cafés in this guide for readers and writers.
Discover the most scenic places in Paris with a guide to quiet streets, hidden corners, and peaceful viewpoints.
Learn where to find the best river walks in Paris and how to explore the Seine with easy, scenic routes.
Explore Paris on foot with routes along the Seine, through Montmartre, Le Marais, gardens, islands, and elevated greenways.
Learn where to find some of the best food in Paris through open-air markets, neighborhood shops, and classic Parisian food traditions.
Europe is rolling out its new Entry/Exit System (EES) by 2026. Learn how the EU’s biometric border checks.
