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January Travel News


Passport officer

Tip of the Month: 2026 Travel Trends

A new year always brings changes to the travel landscape, and 2026 is no different. If you're planning a trip to Europe this year, here are some general trends and key 2026 events to know before you go… Read more


Couple in front of Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona: Vibrant and Spirited

Spain's second-biggest city has become, famously, one of the hottest tourist destinations in Europe — Barcelona now gets about 15 million visitors a year. Maybe you've already heard… Read more


Colorful buildings and outdoor diners, Kinsale, Ireland

Cameron’s Blog: 10 European Discoveries for 2026

As Europe continues to struggle with "overtourism," the best advice for avoiding crowds…is to visit places that don't have them. That's the spirit behind my European Discoveries… Read more


Rooftops on Block of Discord, Barcelona, Spain

Video of the Month: Modernisme and Gaudí

Join Rick on a stroll around Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, an architectural showcase for Modernisme, the Catalan version of Art Nouveau. Colorful facades line the Block of Discord… Watch


rocky island outcrop with clear blue water and man

Join Us on a Greek Isle

A new season of Monday Night Travel kicks off January 26 with RSE guide Apostolos Douras on a scenic journey through Crete, best known for its dramatic scenery and ancient history… Register


Girl in meadow, Murren, Switzerland

Slideshow: Best of Germany, Austria & Switzerland, Day by Day

What's it like to experience a slice of Europe where mountains, Mozart, and mugs of beer all clink together to create a totally yodel-y adventure? Hop aboard this slideshow preview of our Best of Germany… Read more