Europe Travel

Travel 22 hours ago

Major city doubles its visitor tax to become one of highest amid overtourism concerns

Barcelona nearly doubles its traveler tax to $10-$17 per night, making the tax among Europe's highest as the city battles overtourism and housing shortages.

Travel 1 day ago

CDC warns of polio risk in over 30 countries as spring break travel ramps up

Health officials stress the importance of updated vaccines as the CDC issues an urgent polio warning for travelers heading to 30-plus countries during spring break.

Discovery 4 days ago

Archaeologist believes he found legendary Viking ruler's lost grave in remote spot: 'This is rare'

A British archaeologist believes he's found the legendary burial site of Ivar the Boneless in Cumbria — potentially England's first monumental Viking ship burial.

Discovery 5 days ago

Police stumble upon ancient shipwreck amid routine patrol, keep location secret to deter looters

Italian authorities discovered a late Roman merchant shipwreck carrying amphorae during a routine patrol in the Ionian Sea. The vessel dates to roughly 284 A.D. to 641 A.D.

Discovery February 26

Ancient lost city discovered with drones near famed tourist route: 'Source of great pride'

An ancient Roman city featuring a forum and a monumental theater has been discovered near Italy's Appian Way. Researchers used advanced drone technology to uncover historical evidence.

Discovery February 25

Winter storms reveal possible 17th-century shipwreck tied to armed Caribbean voyages

Recent winter storms along England's southwestern coast have uncovered the preserved remains of a 17th-century ship at Studland Beach in Dorset, according to archaeologists.

Travel February 21

Outraged cruise passengers blast company's 'idiotic' new dress code crackdown

Cruise passengers are revolting against Norwegian Cruise Line's new restaurant dress code policy, calling it tone-deaf to the line's famous freestyle cruising culture.

Discovery February 21

Archaeologists unearth Viking-era 'execution pit' near university town, exposing brutal ancient violence

Cambridge students unearthed a likely 1,200-year-old "execution pit" containing the remains of 10 men, including stacked skulls and partial skeletons. Experts are studying the find.

Discovery February 20

Workers stumble upon historic burial site and 'incredibly rare' find during sewer project

Workers installing a sewer line in the Scottish Highlands uncovered a 6th-century burial site along with Iron Age roundhouses that may date back as far as 3,000 years.

Travel February 19

Vacation hot spot may ban alcohol sales during key hours in sweeping new crackdown

The city of Split, Croatia, proposes an alcohol ban from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. to manage tourism and keep public order. Bars and clubs would be exempt from the nightlife restrictions.