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Spain plans tax tactic to limit holiday rentals
Spain is considering a big tax change for vacation rentals, while Madrid considers new limits on them.

The Museum of Relief Maps, Paris
Tucked away in the attic of the Hôtel des Invalides is a fascinating bit of military and cartographic history

Deep in Tangier’s Medina, an old but updated hotel beckons with its opulent lobby

Living in Portugal: Why More People Are Calling It Home
(content by Muhammad Q) If you’ve ever dreamed of enjoying a glass of wine while watching the sun dip into the Atlantic, or strolling cobblestone

One-Clue Mystery: Name the Place!
This is all the clue there is: Is it enough for you to name the scene of a future TravelGumbo blog? Email answers by Tuesday midnight to [email protected].

Top Tesla Troubles in the UAE | And How We Fix Them
Tesla owners in the UAE know the ride is smooth… until the weather, roads, and even the chargers start throwing problems you did not see coming.(sponsored content)

Church of Agios Isidoros, Ikaria, Greece
This old church in the mountains of the far West of the island is a wonderful place for quiet contemplation. The only sounds you hear

They look surreal and can be found all along the top of the Atheras mountains of Ikaria, Greece. The stacks result from the erosion of

Serengeti Through the Lens, Zanzibar in Your Soul:
Tanzania is a wonderful travel destinations. Check out some of the options in this post (sponsored content)

Summer of Cezanne in Aix-en-Provence
Cezanne’s family home and studio reopen after renovation, and a local museum is staging a major show

How to Budget Your Monthly Expenses as a US International Student
Some tips for living in the US as a foreign student (sponsored content)

Eurostar teases new routes, but may be a ploy
Eurostar says it will run to Frankfurt and Geneva by 2030, but may just be aiming at blocking competitors

Banff National Park: Johnston Canyon and Inkpots Trail
DrFumblefinger shares one of the most popular hikes in Banff National Park, with a further extension to a subalpine plateau where you can see pools of mineralized water known as “the Inkpots”.

Scenes from the Bowron Lakes, British Columbia
DrFumblefinger shares some photos from Bowron Lakes Provincial Park in B.C.

Experience Gifts for Couples: Make Memories, Not Just Purchases
Instead of giving things, gift experiences! Learn more (sponsored content)

Church of Amalou, Ikaria, Greece
The unusual bell tower is not actually attached to the church building.

Hals’ ‘kid pix’ going home to Dutch museums
A public-private partnership along with two museums is returning two important portraits to their home country.

Lisbon’s Tram 28—Just too popular!
Tram 28 is both transit and tourism attraction, and Lisbon is searching for a way to balance the two