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Europe Ski Costs Compared: Cheapest Ski Rental and Skipass Destinations Revealed

Manuel Santos

Winter sports may still be sold as wholesome, healthy, family tradition — but the price tag is starting to tell a different story. A new cost comparison by the University of Europe for Applied Sciences (UE) shows that skiing in Europe is quietly splitting into two worlds: those who can still afford the “classic Alps […]

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From Tour Guide to Trailblazer: Travel Careers That Took Us Off the Beaten Path

Ion Bogdan V.

Travel careers let modern adventurers earn a living while crossing borders, learning languages, and preserving cultural stories.

7 hours ago

Singapore’s Kryston Catering Launches Chinese New Year Menus for 2026

Victoria Udrea

Kryston Catering launches 2026 Chinese New Year halal catering menus in Singapore from Jan 16 to Mar 8, featuring reunion feasts, buffets, yusheng and early-order perks.

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Europe’s Most Wishlisted Ski Stays Are Not Where You Think

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Airbnb wishlists show Europe’s most saved ski-in/ski-out stays, from Norway and Finnish Lapland to Switzerland, France, Austria, Andorra and beyond.

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Eurostar’s 2025 Growth Proves Europe Wants Trains More Than Planes

Arthur Butler

Eurostar hits 400M passengers since 1994 after a record 2025 with 20M travelers. A €2B investment will add Celestia trains and new direct routes.

1 day ago

Gen Z Travel Personalization Is Not What Brands Think

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A new HBX Group and NYU study shows Gen Z likes personalized travel—if it is transparent, authentic, and does not feel like algorithmic control.

2 days ago

Why Hotels Are Betting on Scent

Kostas Raptis

Hotels are investing in scent marketing to shape emotion, memory, and brand identity. How smell is redefining the guest experience in 2025.

1 week ago

Do Plants Feel Pain?

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plants do not experience pain as animals do, but they sense damage, defend themselves, and communicate threats.

1 week ago

25 Travel Resolutions for 2026

Victoria Udrea

These 25 travel resolutions for 2026 are not about going farther — but about travelling better, slower, and with fewer regrets.

2 weeks ago

Healing Journey Thailand Sets the Tone for a New Era of Luxury Travel

Victoria Udrea

Healing Journey Thailand launches on January 13, 2026, positioning Thailand as a leading destination for luxury travel.

2 weeks ago

Murphy’s Laws of Travel

Kostas Raptis

From delayed flights to lost chargers and filthy airport restrooms, Murphy’s Laws of Travel explains why vacations never go as planned.

2 weeks ago

Why Greeks Put a Coin Inside the Vasilopita

Victoria Udrea

The story behind the Vasilopita coin, from Saint Basil and miracles to why Greeks still slice cake for luck every New Year.

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Stories of Interest

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Crete Is Teaching Tourism Workers French Because French Tourists Refuse to Speak Anything Else

2026-01-15 By Kostas Raptis

The Heraklion Chamber’s training centre is offering a 30-hour online French course for tourism workers, focused on hotels, restaurants, shops and complaint handling.

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Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House Moves Closer to Restoration With €260,000 Study Deal

2026-01-15 By Victoria Udrea

Crete signed a €260,000 agreement to complete renovation studies for Heraklion’s historic Chronaki House, for full funding of restoration.

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Archanes Is Getting a Real Archaeological Museum and It Will Be Huge

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete is planning a new Archaeological Museum in Archanes using the old wine bottling facilities, with a €730,000 study program and a 6,330 sq.m museum layout.

Heraklion Airport Runway Closure

Heraklion Airport Is Closing Its Main Runway Again and Yes, It Will Be Chaos

2026-01-15 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport closes its main runway Jan 19–26 for upgrades. Only the diagonal runway will operate, ATR turboprops only, daytime only.

Kastrino Carnival 2026

Heraklion Carnival 2026 Is Coming and the Crowds Are Already Warming Up

2026-01-15 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Carnival 2026 program includes two Treasure Hunts (Feb 1 & Feb 8) and the Kastrino Carnival parade on Feb 15, with registration details and info.

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