#European Travel News

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Tourism projects get €30,000 support Turismo de Portugal has Developed a credit support line which can be accessible for anyone who is keen to capitalize on tourism in the interior of the country. The Tourism Microcredit Line Support Program is an economic incentive that helps tourism … The post Tourism projects get €30,000 support appeared first on Travel And Tour World. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/tourism-projects-get-e30000-support/

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"Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

--Colossians 4:6

Photo: Marsala, Sicily, Italy

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Britons to delay holidays in Europe to avoid digital border chaos after Brexit

Britons stand to postpone trips to EU countries to avoid travel chaos when the new European Union border system (EES) is introduced later this year, INews reports.

The automated system for non-EU nationals to register when they cross the EU’s external border is expected to come into effect in October. The innovation will require non-EU travellers to undergo facial scans and register their fingerprints.

Travellers have been warned to stock up on extra time to beat the extra queues and remember that their insurance may not cover losses due to border delays.

One travel expert who spoke to i even advised British travellers to postpone EU trips for at least two weeks after the system comes into force. This comes after the Eurostar boss told the BBC that the app, designed to make it easier for British travellers to cross the Channel, would not be ready for the introduction of the new EES system.

Ashford Borough Council previously told MPs that travellers could face 14-hour or longer queues at the border after the new scheme was introduced post-Brexit.

Read more HERE

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Hello world (part 2)

Anyone who has been following us for a bit longer, probably knows that we have a Tumblr blog before. But as you probably already have seen, this one is empty. How come? We decided to start with a clean slate. We hope you will find us again on Tumblr.

Let's introduce ourselves! AVO Magazine is a Japan-related webzine with a focus on Japanese (indie) music. The community has been around since 2003, first as a forum, now as a webzine, and we organise a concert from time to time. We are located in The Netherlands, but we have writers from several countries. This means that we publish in several languages. Read more about what we do and have done in the past. We like to come up with suggestions for those who are interested in Japanese music, but also other media, but we also like to read your suggestions!

Follow us everywhere (if you want!) Do you have other social media? Follow us there too! 🍙Facebook 🍙Twitter 🍙Instagram 🍙TikTok 🍙YouTube (get us to 500 subscribers!) 🍙Reddit 🍙Linktree We are also on Discord, it is really small and cosy. You have to verify your account before you can see more of the Discord, but please know that you are very welcome to join! Also, important. The official URL of AVO Magazine. 🍙https://avo-magazine.com

P.S. We will be celebrating our 20th anniversary on 16 May 2023!

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me and my mom and little sister just somehow got to talking about like techno music i think it was because my mom couldn't stop saying "HYPER HYPER" like scooter like the musician. anyways we started talking about how my mom hates hardcore and trance music but i was like WAIT BUT i swear you like trance. cause i know what my mom listens to and then we played it and it was literally like reminiscent of eurodance in th 90's which is literally her kind of music and my dads too and then i explained to her what eurodance is cause she didn't know the genres well and played a one hour mix and skipped through tje songs and it's literally what they listen to (which i already knew but i wanted her to know the genre ) and all the comments are from russians and italians and polish people which isnso funny like this is such a specific experience for european people especially slavs there was this comment that was like my parents always made me listen to this while we were travelling in the car THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO ME TOOO LIKE THIS IS SOOOOO CRAZYYYYY

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I'm travelling to the USA for the first time in my life. I go to a conference, but take a few days vacation to explore a bit. First stop: New York City.

I just read how to purchase metro tickets. And this made me burst out laughing. I was so confused! My mind: "Children under 44 can ride for free. What?? ... What???"

It took me a minute to realize. But still I have no idea how big children I can take with me. 😂

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today a man from Denmark told me I should go back home to Europe often so that I can remain cultured, stay sharp and not become “dumb” in America. The absolute urge I had to tell him that 8 of the world’s 10 best universities (and 38 out of the top 100) are in the United States would shame my ancestors. I’m not even american but white, mainland europeans have such a superiority complex and for what?

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Architecture of lower Manhattan

OC 2023

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seeing mother mother tonight this is about to be the most annoying gig ive ever been to

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Portugal: Firefighters work hard to save popular summer destination Algarve Portugal is grappling with the relentless challenge of wildfires as it confronts its third heatwave of the year. The firefighters are engaged in a fierce battle to contain the flames that have consumed thousands of hectares of land, exacerbated by … The post Portugal: Firefighters work hard to save popular summer destination Algarve appeared first on Travel And Tour World. https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/portugal-firefighters-work-hard-to-save-popular-summer-destination-algarve/

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Athens to Edinburgh overland 1

In early 2023, I made a vow not to fly unless it’s an emergency, not for pleasure nor work, and so I made my expediations back and forth between Scotland and Greece overland. The first took 10 days, from Athens to Edinburgh, because I broke my journey many times to give Shiatsu and meet friends and family. I took the overnight bus, first to Budapest via Belgrade, then I travelled on to Berlin and…

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Why Europe has become epicenter for anti-tourism protests

A growing wave of tourism across Europe is causing unrest among locals who feel their neighbourhoods are drowning under the weight of too many visitors. Recent protests across Spain have highlighted the growing discontent with excessive tourism, as residents express concern about the impact on housing, the local economy and community life, The Pinnacle Gazette reports.

One of the cities at the forefront of this movement is San Sebastian, where demonstrators held a rally under the slogan “We are in danger; degrow tourism!” Locals expressed their concern about the situation and stressed that they could no longer accept holidaymakers. Under the banner of the civic group Bizilagunekin, which means “with neighbours” in Basque, the protests were the culmination of the “October against touristification,” a series of actions protesting against the priority of tourists over locals.

According to Amaia Oulad from Bizilagunekin, San Sebastian has simply reached its limit. She said:

“We are fighting since 2018, asking for tourism de-growth in our city.”

The impact of tourism, she also explained, is not limited to crowded streets; it affects housing affordability and the harsh labour conditions of local workers. Oulad painted a picture of neighbourhoods suffering from too many tourists. Highlighting how ordinary citizens are being pushed out of their neighbourhoods, she lamented:

“We can’t live in our town anymore, we have to go live elsewhere.”

San Sebastian is not alone. The wave of demonstrations echoes similar sentiments across major cities, with residents from other Spanish cities, including Madrid and the Canary Islands, joining in. The upsurge follows a recovery in tourism after the pandemic, with visitor numbers in many cities exceeding pre-virus levels, according to The Pinnacle Gazette.

Social and economic impacts of tourism

Such tensions are not unique to Spain – crowded cities and debates about over-tourism are widely felt in several popular European destinations. According to figures, Spain will welcome up to 90 million foreign tourists this year, and Braintrust predicts that by 2040 the number of tourists in the country will surpass France and reach 115 million. With these expectations, locals are increasingly worried about how this will affect their lifestyles and communities.

Tourism stress manifests itself not only in protests, but also in the practical actions of local authorities trying to keep the peace. For example, Seville’s city council has introduced rules limiting the number of flats for tourists to only 10 per cent of the accommodation on offer in all areas of the city. This strategy reflects concerns about rising rental prices and a housing shortage directly related to increased demand from tourists.

The urban fabric of cities such as San Sebastian is being eroded by tourism, and residents are feeling the social and economic consequences of prioritising the annual influx of tourists over the well-being of the community. The delicate balance between thriving tourism and preserving the integrity of local life is easier said than done when citizens are already struggling with the cost of living and housing insecurity, The Pinnacle Gazette reports.

Golden goose

While tourism brings economic benefits, making it a golden goose for some, residents demand accountability, demanding restrictions and regulations to protect their homes and livelihoods. They argue that the current tourism model is unsustainable and claim it is squeezing the life out of their neighbourhoods.

Back in San Sebastian, locals are not only clamouring for their city, but also for their way of life. They are calling for greater awareness, signalling to both their leaders and the tourism industry: communities must come first. Only by considering their needs can destination cities truly thrive.

The growing wave of protest movements across Europe demonstrates the complex relationship between tourism and everyday life. It’s not just about travelling, but also about the sustainability of communities and the quality of life of residents. The struggle to protect local interests from ever-expanding tourist traffic continues to shape the discourse around urban planning and community well-being.

Read more HERE

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The Train to Starnberg

I took the morning train down to Starnberg and immediately exited the station onto a stunning view of the lake, stretching as far as the eye could see, towards the distant mountains. Seagulls squawked in squadrons down by the shoreline, flitting by and angrily telling me to fuck off, in so many words. I politely ignored them. The café on the water’s edge served the usual German staples.…

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