Social issues
More Americans choose Greece as their study destination
According to the “Open Door 2020” survey results released by the Institute of International Education (IIE), more and more Americans choose Greece as their study destination. Greece hosted 5834 American students in the 2018/19 academic year, an increase of 11.7% over the previous year. Thousands of Greek students have chosen to study in […]
Read MoreMadeira named Europe’s best island destination
Recently, Madeira Islands was named Europe’s best island destination by the World Travel Awards for the seventh time in eight years. They have also been voted the best island destination in the world five times. The Madeira Islands are part of Portugal and are small island archipelagoes located in the Atlantic Ocean, about 350 […]
Read MoreZhouzhuang, “Oriental Venice” in China
Zhouzhuang is a small town located in Jiangsu Province, China, not far from the modern metropolis Shanghai. As one of China’s most famous water villages, Zhouzhuang is nicknamed “Oriental Venice”. In addition to its picturesque natural scenery, the town is also known for its well-preserved buildings, including several stone bridges and old houses […]
Read MoreGreek hotel owners will face huge losses this year
As the world’s largest leisure, travel and tourism company Tui AG postponed the payment this year to March 2021, Greek hotel owners will face huge losses this year. TuiAG will postpone the payments due to them this year to March 2021. The Anglo-German tour operator has issued several contract amendments, requiring hoteliers to postpone […]
Read MoreCatalonia: gradual reopening of Bars and restaurants
The Catalan government will gradually reduce the current measures to curb the Covid-19 virus starting next Monday, November 23. Bars and restaurants will be able to reopen at 30% capacity both inside the business office and on the outdoor terrace. Cultural activities can be restored to 50%. This will apply to cinemas, […]
Read MoreRia Formosa: the most wonderful wildlife reserve in the Algarve
Ria Formosa is the most important wildlife reserve in the Algarve, while Castro Marim and San Antonio Vila Real Marsh (Guadiana River Wetland) are two protected areas waiting to be discovered on foot or by boat. Travel will definitely stay in your memory! The best way to start a visit is to talk to someone […]
Read MoreCovid: lockdown imposed in Abruzzo region
The central area of Abruzzo was put under lockdown on Wednesday after being classified as one of the red areas with a high risk of COVID-19 infection in Italy. The southern part of Puglia also looks set to turn red soon. The government has introduced a three-tier restriction system based on the regional COVID […]
Read MoreSacher Torte now available via drive-in
What has long been common in fast food restaurants has now also reached the luxury segment during the coronavirus crisis. In Vienna, the famous Sacher cake can now be picked up via drive-in. If you go to the Hotel Sacher in your car, the sweet specialty will be brought straight to your car. The company […]
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