A bronze, temple-shaped box dating back over 1,700 years was discovered in central Romania, officials with the Turda History Museum announced in late September. Archaeologists unearthed the box over the summer in the city of Turda, which was a civilian settlement under ancient Roman rule from around the 1st century until the late 3rd century. Small enough … Read more
Fashion knows no bounds — and neither do these prices. American trendsetters have fallen in love with fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and River Island for their stylish and relatively affordable options. But lately, many US customers are feeling the tariff pinch as these stores are hiking up prices by sometimes astronomical amounts. However, the … Read more
Grand Duke Henri, of Luxembourg has abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Guillaume, in a historic ceremony attended by world leaders and royals on Friday. The 70-year-old, who is Europe’s richest royal with a staggering $4 billion net worth, stepped down after 25 years as head of state during a glitzy event at … Read more
They’re imposing some tar-ruffs. Red rover red rover, please don’t come over: Authorities in Bolzano, Italy, have made animal rights activists barking mad after proposing a tax on tourist dogs — but supporters claim that this canine tariff is long over-doo. Per the bill, owners would be charged a €1.50 ($1.75) per day to bring … Read more
A cyberattack at a service provider for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports including London’s Heathrow, Brussels and Berlin, causing flight delays and cancellations on Saturday. Collins Aerospace, which provides check-in and boarding systems for several airlines across multiple airports globally, is experiencing a technical issue that may cause … Read more
The Belgian royal family has gained a new member. Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe, has finally admitted to fathering a secret love child — a bombshell confession that has finally solved the years-long mystery. The royal, 61, confirmed to Belgian news outlet Belga on Tuesday that he has a 25-year-old son, saying he … Read more
They’re stamping them out. If you’ve ever looked at your passport like a scrapbook of adventures from across the globe, brace yourself: stamps are disappearing. Twenty-nine European countries will begin phasing out physical stamps in favor of digital entry systems, beginning October 12. ChatGPT said: Passport stamps are being phased out as countries adopt digital … Read more
If you think you can’t afford to summer in Europe, think again. An American woman says she spent 55 days traveling across the continent in July and August — and her total spend was lower than what she’d pay for rent back in Los Angeles. Monae Hendrickson, 29, revealed in a viral TikTok video that … Read more
Toxic topcoat? Beginning September 1, the European Union has banned an ingredient commonly found in gel nail polish. The banned substance, TPO (trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide), gives nails an ultra-glossy sheen and a quick dry time under UV or LED light. However, it has been deemed toxic in the EU after several studies have shown that … Read more
The son of Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit is set to face trial in early 2026 after his indictment last week following a lengthy investigation. Marius Borg Høiby, Mette-Marit’s eldest son born before her marriage to the heir apparent to the Norwegian throne, Crown Prince Haakon, was slapped with multiple charges, including rape and domestic abuse. The … Read more
She said “olá” to a low-cost, no-stress life in Lisbon. An American expat who left Los Angeles to live in Portugal says she’s happier than ever since moving abroad four years ago. Kaitlin Wichmann says she felt unfulfilled at her marketing gig in La La Land and took a leap of faith by quitting her … Read more
Highway robbery! If you’re vacationing in Europe this summer, better bring along extra cash. Popular tourist destinations in European cities are combatting mass tourism by slapping some ridiculous, yet costly fines — some scaling into the thousands — on visitors they deem unruly. Wearing flip flops while driving, taking a shell or pebble from a … Read more
Check out this list to avoid these shockingly stressful travel destinations. Some cities, despite their allure and cultural riches, come with unavoidable travel tension — from the crush of crowds to high crime rates and uncomfortable weather. New York City didn’t even make it into the list of the top 10 most stressful cities to … Read more
A man has declared himself president of a self-proclaimed country nestled in a disputed patch of land between Croatia and Serbia — and it comes complete with a flag, cabinet, currency and nearly 400 citizens. Daniel Jackson founded the Free Republic of Verdis, a less than 125-acre sliver of forest along the Danube River. He did … Read more
There was a buzz in the air. Queen Mary of Denmark was forced to cut a recent royal engagement short after experiencing sudden pains in her leg — which later turned out to be a wasp sting. The Danish royal, 53, was joined by her husband, King Frederik, 57, their daughter Princess Isabella, 18, and son … Read more
Birds of a feather flock together. Since most people travel during the summer season, some of the world’s most beautiful destinations are also its most overcrowded. A new ranking by Go2Africa has revealed the top 15 most overcrowded tourist destinations in the world — where the number of visitors dramatically outweighs the local population. It … Read more
As overtourism continues to grow into a serious problem, the summer travel season has European locals fighting for beach real estate. Local tourism has fallen in Spain by 800,000 people — while foreign tourism has seen an increase of 1.94 million visitors, according to The Associated Press (AP). Spaniard Wendy Davila told AP she misses … Read more
A trio of traveling Americans were just looking to tuck into dinner — but their entrees came with an supersized side portion of European enmity. The table trouble began when TikTokker @black_sherlock made the apparently egregious error of showing up at a restaurant in pretty Porto, Portugal for a 6 p.m. supper — earning the hungry … Read more
Lady Gaga’s signature bar order is going viral this summer, prompting fans across the world to sip on the chic European drink that she swears by. In a Vanity Fair YouTube video entitled “Lady Gaga Takes a Lie Detector Test,” the pop star revealed that she drinks red wine in a somewhat unusual way. “How do you order red … Read more
While enjoying a vacation in Portugal with her husband, momfluencer Erin Monroe (@erin.monroe_ ) pointed out how different European children are from American children. In the TikTok video, Monroe — who has three kids of her own — noticed that “The culture around kids here is so different than it is in the States. The … Read more