Tag: EU
Edinburgh, Scotland – What To See, What To Do
As we walked out of Edinburgh’s Waverly Railway Station, our driver greeted us with a hearty “Fàilte gu Dùn Èideann! Welcome To Edinburgh!”. Visiting this magical city is like having one foot in the present and the other deeply rooted in the past. Situated along the banks of the river Firth of Forth, this enchanting city…
Update: European Union Again Delays Launch Of Entry/Exit System
As we reported in our 05 September 2024 post, EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) Goes Into Effect, the European Union announced that its Entry/Exit System had a definite launch date of 10 November 2024. Well, it turns out the “definite” launch date was, in fact, NOT definite. Instead, Ylva Johansson, the EU Home Affairs Commissioner, announced…
Sitges – Experiencing Spain’s Saint-Tropez
Located just 35km from Barcelona, Sitges may very well be one of Spain’s most culturally diverse towns and, at times, even a little decadent. And, that is exactly the reason it should be on your bucket list! Known as Spain’s version of Saint-Tropez for its close proximity to the Mediterranean, stunning beaches, temperate climate, lively…
Cinque Terre – Best Places To Visit, Best Things To Do
Carved into the cliffs of the Maritime Alps and the Apennines as if created for a Disney movie, sit the Italian Riviera villages of Cinque Terre (in fact, it was the inspiration for the Disney animation film”Luca”). Consisting of five ancient fishing villages – Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore – Cinque Terre…
EUROPEAN UNION EES BORDER SYSTEM EXPLAINED
New EES Border System For Entering The EU Launces In 2024 For several years, the European Union has been toying with implementing its Exit-Entry System (EES) to keep track of immigration within the Union.
Prague – 14 Top Things To See and Do In Winter
Ahh, Prague … The “City of a Hundred Spires”! What is there not to like about Prague? From its Old Town Square, cobbled streets, horse drawn carriages, beautiful architecture to the Prague Castle and the Charles Bridge spanning the Vitava River – it is truly one of Europe’s finest cities. We doubt you could throw…
Bologna, Italy – 15 Top Things To Do
La Dotta, La Grassa e La Rossa Bologna, Italy – a city rich in history where every alley and building tells the tale of a glorious past could easily be called the stepchild of Venice and Florence. Situated roughly an hour from two of Italy’s most visited cities, it is often overlooked by travelers. That is…