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The beautiful European city named second best budget holiday where beer is £1.75
MyLondon
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June 15, 2025
If you're scouring the globe for a cost-effective escape this summer, tap into the insight of a new study that highlights Sarajevo, Bosnia, as the second best "budget" holiday hotspot. Tucked into the serene Sarajevo valley and cradled by the...
The holiday swaps that look just like your bucket list destinations but at a fraction of the price - 'it's a no-brainer'
GB News
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June 14, 2025
Everyone has one - or many - holiday destinations on their bucket list, but booking a dream holiday is not always accessible. However, a travel expert has rounded up 10 alternatives that should not be missed if you want a similar experience...
Brits facing up to 15 years in Albanian hellhole prison over drug dealing charges
The Mirror
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June 14, 2025
Two British men could each face up to 15 years in a hellhole Albanian prison after they were charged with drug dealing. Jordan Benoit, 34, and James Calder, 33, were allegedly peddling MDMA, ketamine and ecstasy at the Kala music festival in the...
Five Albanians in Israel, Ministry: They Are all in Good Condition
Albanian Daily News
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The Ministry of Foreigns Affairs informed Saturday that there are no Albanian citizen injured on a second night of fighting between Iran and Israel. Iran targeted Israel with retaliatory strikes overnight, after Israel struck Iran's nuclear...
Why British holidaymakers are choosing more 'meaningful' overseas trips
LBC
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13 June 2025, 13:26 | Updated: 13 June 2025, 14:39 Holidaymakers are seeking more 'meaningful' destinations like Hiroshima. Picture: LBC/Getty This summer, British travellers are flipping the script for their holidays. Listen to this article At...
VAT hike drives Albanian tourists from Montenegro
Gazeta Tema
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June 14, 2025
Montenegro’s recent VAT increase on hotel stays—from 7% to 15%—has pushed Albanian tourists towards neighboring Greece, with overnight stays in Montenegro down 10% this season, industry insiders say. Montenegro’s decision to raise VAT on hotel...
The Albanian town where roses ‘as precious as gold’ shape love, life and tradition
Malay Mail
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June 14, 2025
PËRMET (Albania), June 14 — In Permet, deep in the spectacular Vjosa Valley of southern Albania, roses rule supreme, whether used to make perfumes, flavoured water or the Turkish delights sought out by thousands of sweet-toothed tourists. “Here...
The U.S. Dollar Is Weak. Here’s How You Can Still Save on Summer Travel
Money Magazine - Puerto Rico
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June 13, 2025
The past three summers, American travelers were able to take advantage of favorable currency exchange rates, allowing them to do and see more during international trips without breaking the bank. Not anymore. Briefly, in 2022, you could exchange...
Economic anxiety or not, Americans are still prioritizing Euro summer travel
Business Insider
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June 14, 2025
Happy Saturday! Apparently, some people are looking up at the stars for help in deciding where to move. It's called astrocartography, a form of astrology. Would you try it? On the agenda: But first: Vive la Europe! If this was forwarded to you,...
Magic of Golden Threads: Foreign Tourists Learn Traditional Crafts in Gjirokastër
Euronews Albania
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June 13, 2025
The value of craftsmanship and traditional skills in Gjirokastër is drawing increasing interest from foreign tourists. This summer season, the city’s artisan centers have transformed into training ateliers, where visitors can discover and learn...
British tourists ditching Spain and Portugal for even cheaper destinations - here's where they're headed
Daily Mail
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June 13, 2025
British holidaymakers are ditching bargain breaks in European hotspots for affordable high-quality vacations in an entirely new continent, travel companies report. Many UK tourists are flocking to north Africa for holidays due to its year-round...
Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document
Liverpool Echo
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June 13, 2025
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...
On holiday in Albania, I discovered the price of paradise
Metro
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June 11, 2025
Tourism has exploded in this tiny European country in a way few expected (Picture: Getty/Alice Murphy) In the ninth installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Travel Editor Alice Murphy recalls her visit to Albania’s TikTok-famous Riviera, where a...
Revolutionizing Car Rental in Albania – How Rent From Locals is Changing the Game
South Africa Today
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June 12, 2025
Car rental in Albania has long been an uneven experience, some travelers get lucky with friendly service and decent prices, others end up with outdated vehicles, unclear terms, or poor support. But a quiet revolution is taking place in the way...
Who Needs Ibiza? These Are the Equally Chic Alternatives You Should Visit This Year Instead for a Path Less Traveled
Livingetc
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June 13, 2025
You can't deny, Ibiza has a lot to offer as a destination. On one side, it has the hedonistic, party island reputation. On the other, it has effervescent bohemian style and wellness philosophy to its core. However, it's also a well-trodden path...
Phuket Warns Tourists Not to Ignore Red Flags After Fatal Drownings
Khaosod English
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June 11, 2025
PHUKET — Local Phuket authorities are warning tourists during the current monsoon season that waves in the Andaman Sea are unpredictable, urging visitors not to defy red flag warnings and enter the water, as several tragic incidents have already...
Kosovo court blocks Serbian flag display before Orthodox holiday
Gazeta Tema
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June 13, 2025
Judges say local council overstepped legal limits; Serbia-linked party vows appeal over perceived bias. PRISTINA, June 13 (TemA) – Kosovo’s Basic Court in Prishtina has ordered the Serb-majority town of Gracanica not to display Serbian flags ahead...
Azerbaijan’s tourism revival blends investment vision and international engagement
AzerNews
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June 12, 2025
Azerbaijan is rapidly emerging as a key player in the European tourism landscape, following a year of exceptional growth and increasing international recognition. The country recorded a 25.9% rise in inbound tourism in 2024—more than double the...
Goats on the Beach: Added Bonus of a Vacation in Greece
Greek Reporter
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June 11, 2025
Credit: Greek Reporter Goats are practically rock stars in Greece, and when a herd decides to take a stroll along a beach, it becomes a magnet for tourists and locals alike. A few years ago, a bearded visitor made a sudden appearance on a popular...
Why German tourists are quietly saying goodbye to Pattaya? Social media, sentiment, and the struggling euro offer clues
Pattaya Mail
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June 11, 2025
“I used to love Pattaya. Now I feel like a walking ATM” – A growing sentiment from German regulars who won’t return. (Photo – Jomtien Beach, Thailand) PATTAYA, Thailand – Once a mainstay of Pattaya’s high-season tourism scene, German tourists have...