Sofia, Bulgaria

Europe Air Traffic Control Delays Worsen, Add Buffers

Friday, December 12, 2025

Europe air traffic control delays show on Schiphol departures board as travelers pad connection buffers

Bulgaria Protests Raise Euro Switch Risk Jan 1, 2026

Friday, December 12, 2025

Bulgaria euro switch disruption risk shown at Sofia Airport (SOF) ATMs as travelers check cash options

Bulgaria Gen Z Protests And Government Fall Hit Travel

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Large Gen Z protest crowd blocks central Sofia streets near parliament as Bulgarias government collapse and euro entry plans affect city travel

Greek Farmer Blockades Hit Borders And Highways In December

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Tractors and police block an access road near Thessaloniki airport during Greek farmer border blockades, slowing traffic to northern Greece crossings

Europe 2025 Travel Rules Tighten Borders And Costs

Friday, December 5, 2025

Cars queue at Port of Dover kiosks as Europe 2025 travel rules and new EES border checks add time to UK EU crossings

2028 World Cruise From Miami To Athens With Azamara

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Azamara 2028 world cruise ship Azamara Onward at Port of Miami as passengers prepare to board for a 175 night voyage to Athens

New Melbourne Doha Flights Expand Europe Options

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Qatar operated Melbourne Doha flights at Melbourne Airport gate as passengers prepare for one stop Europe connections via Doha

Riverside Europe 2027 River Cruise Bookings Open

Monday, December 1, 2025

Riverside Europe 2027 river cruises ship gliding along the Danube near Vienna at sunset as passengers watch the riverbanks from the open top deck

December Strikes Hit Europe, New Zealand Flights, Trains

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Travelers queue at Lisbon Portela Airport as December strikes Europe flights disrupt holiday departures and close many check in counters

Europe Rail Pass Sale Offers 25 Percent Off Global Passes

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Travelers walk under a departures board at Amsterdam Centraal during a Europe rail pass sale, planning Eurail and Interrail journeys across multiple countries

European Airport Delays At Major Hubs November 23-24

Monday, November 24, 2025

European airport delays November 24 in a crowded departures hall, with travelers queuing at check in under delay boards

ALG Vacations Black Friday Early Access Through Nov 25

Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Travelers at Cancun International Airport check-in kiosks during ALG Vacations Black Friday Early Access, warm concourse light, real wayfinding and counters

Global Guardian Flags Geopolitics as Top Travel Risk

Monday, November 3, 2025

TSA checkpoint sign and terminal wayfinding at JFK, neutral light, with advisory text reminding travelers to check risk maps and travel advisories

EU Entry/Exit System: Week one winners and losers

Friday, October 17, 2025

Automated e-gates and biometric kiosks at a Schengen airport illustrate the EU Entry/Exit System rollout.

Contiki will cover first-time U.S. passport costs

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

A U.S. passport sits beside a Contiki Europe tour brochure at an airport check-in counter, illustrating the Contiki free passport program.

EU entry/exit system starts October 12: what to expect

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

U.S. warns Europe against capping transatlantic flights

Friday, September 26, 2025

Amsterdam Schiphol ramp with KLM wide-bodies near the control tower, illustrating policy debates over transatlantic flights and possible capacity caps.

Contiki drops prices on 2026 Europe tours, adds three trips

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Contiki coach on a scenic European lakeside road highlights new savings on Contiki 2026 Europe tours and flexible payment options.

European Air Travel Update, Cyberattack and CPH Drones

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A wide view of Copenhagen Airport's apron and tower as operations resume after a drone disruption, part of today's European air travel update.

European Heat Wave Intensifies, Travel Faces Disruptions

Thursday, August 14, 2025

Heat-haze above European rail lines as travelers face heatwave travel disruptions and wildfire risk during a severe European heat wave.

Cleanest Inland Waters in Europe Revealed

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Alpine lake in Bulgaria's Pirin Mountains mirrors jagged peaks and wildflowers, illustrating Europe's cleanest inland waters report.

Europe Flight Cancellations: Storms Scrap 50+ Flights at Four Hubs

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Ground view of storm-damp ramp at Heathrow showing multiple European carriers' jets parked after weather flight cancellations.

Europe Airport Walkouts Peak: July 27-28 Disruptions

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Passengers queue under delay screens during Europe airport strikes, illustrating July 27-28 walkout impact and EU 261 rights.

EU Entry Exit System Starts Oct. 12; ETIAS Delayed to 2026

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Automated border-control gate illustrates Europe's new biometric Entry Exit System launching in October 2025 for Schengen travelers.

Europe Airport Strikes: Compensation and Re-Routing Guide

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Multiple European carriers' jets sit idle at Rome Fiumicino amid Europe airport strikes, illustrating widespread disruptions.

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