If mobile internet access is crucial for you when traveling in Europe, here are the fastest networks
2024-07-24
Very few travelers plan their trips in Europe based on average mobile network speed and reliability in a destination, but if you are planning to work and attend videoconferences, network experience will make a difference … Read the story...
Which European countries have the most Unesco World Heritage sites?
2024-07-17
So far, I haven’t been disappointed when I have visited a destination that Unesco has awarded the World Heritage title. They are wonderful travel destinations, although the purpose of the World Heritage program is conservation, not … Read the story...
Bruges takes you to the world of canals, delightful architecture, and exciting Middle Ages
2024-07-10
Bruges (Brugge in local street signs) is not only one of the prettiest cities in Belgium, but in Europe as well. The ancient city of canals and magnificent houses invites visitors to explore its sights by foot or by bicycle. … Read the story...
If you are planning a long overseas stay, here are the most liveable cities in the world
2024-07-03
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has published its annual index that measures overall conditions for living a good life (something like the quality of life) in cities across the world. Austrian … Read the story...
Giant underwater tunnel to connect Continental Europe and Nordic countries
2024-06-26
Denmark has built the first element of a tunnel that will connect the German port of Puttgarden to the Danish town of Rödbyhavn. In June 2024, The King of Denmark Frederik inaugurated the … Read the story...
A top destination in France: Bordeaux is much more than wine
2024-06-19
If you are planning a trip to Bordeaux, you probably have some interest or connection to wine because that’s what made the city famous across the world. And even if you don’t have any interest in wine, Bordeaux is a … Read the story...
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:58:38 +0000
Switzerland has recently enacted a law requiring its government to use open-source software (OSS) and disclose the source code of any software developed by or for the public sector. France and Germany have made similar initiatives. #opensource
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Thu, 25 Jul 2024 05:28:59 +0000
The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recommendations for managing passwords that you can share with friends and family to help them deal with common threats.
I've gone through the latest versions of all these documents and put together a list of seven rules to follow when it comes to passwords. #cyber #security
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Wed, 24 Jul 2024 17:06:23 +0000
For a traveler, mobile network access is the principal way to login to the internet either on a phone or by using a mobile Wi-Fi router that connects all your internet-capable devices to a local 4G or 5G network. #mobile #internet #travel
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Mon, 22 Jul 2024 05:13:37 +0000
It was a long journey across 11 countries in #Europe that gave me a good perspective how traffic culture varies from nation to nation. And it does change. A lot. Fortunately, the European Transport Safety Council compiles statistics on road accidents so that travelers like me can take a look if experiences on the road reflect the official statistics. #travel #roadtrip
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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:18:42 +0000
A professional "happiness hacker" guides visitors to #Helsinki's most happiness-inducing outdoor spots. She also helps visitors "find their inner Finn" through her outdoor city tours. #travel #Europe
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...and here is a travel guidebook authored by a local:
klaava.com/the-best-of-helsink
Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:56:10 +0000
Passport data of #EU citizens traded by a data broker - data probably leaked by a low cost airline:
A Belgian data marketplace has published the passport data of thousands of people on the internet. For months, lists with the names, dates of birth and passport numbers of the people concerned could be downloaded from the open web. #adtech #privacy #cyber #security
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Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:12:42 +0000
How to avoid tourists in #Europe:
In a world where tourists are increasingly shunned, heckled, taxed, cursed and processed industrially through sterile resorts, Moldova is a place where they welcome you with delight, because they get so few tourists, and because they really want to see you. Put it another way, visiting Moldova is like going home to the warm and funny family you forgot you had.
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Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:09:30 +0000
Which European countries have the most Unesco World Heritage sites? Read the story
