Driving to Europe from the UK: The Complete Guide to Documents, Rules and Routes
Driving to Europe from the UK means sorting paperwork, kit and border rules first. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip with confidence.
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Estonia tourism climbs 4%, regains pre-crisis footing
Estonia tourism rose 4% in early 2026, back to pre-crisis levels. See which markets are behind the rebound.
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Undocumented migrant count impossible, Luxembourg says
Luxembourg says counting its undocumented migrants is impossible. Find out why officials refuse to guess.
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Trains cross Finland-Sweden border again after 38 years
Finland and Sweden reopen cross-border passenger rail after 38 years. Read what the new Oulu–Haparanda link means for travellers.
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EU logs 61,000 irregular crossings, down 37% on last year
Frontex logs 61,000 irregular crossings, down 37%, though one route rose. See which corridors fell, which climbed and what the figures leave out.
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How Far in Advance Should You Plan a European Holiday? A Month-by-Month Booking Timeline
Most European holidays are best booked four to six months ahead. Get the full timeline, from passport checks to last-minute border admin.
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EU border queues push fifth of Britons towards staycations
EES queues of up to five hours have a fifth of Britons eyeing staycations. Read what the industry, ministers and ABTA say next.
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Travelling to Europe with Children: A Family Planning Guide
Planning a European family trip? Get the passport rules, budgets and transport tips that matter. Read the full guide before you book.
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EU weighs pausing biometric border checks past September deadline
The European Union is considering delaying the full rollout of its Entry/Exit System (EES) to avoid further border disruption, according to a report. Full enforcement is due on 6 September, but…
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Faded fingerprints trap elderly Britons in hours-long EU queues
EES kiosks reject elderly Britons whose fingerprints have faded, adding hours to EU queues. Read what the law says, and why it isn’t helping.