10 things to know before visiting Europe this summer. 👇🏿
1.Summer in Europe is beautiful, but peak season means crowds everywhere. Flights, trains, attractions, and even restaurants fill up fast, so book early.
2.Not every European country uses the euro. United Kingdom, Switzerland, Czech Republic and a few others use different currencies.
3.A Schengen visa does not mean every country in Europe is covered. Places like United Kingdom and Ireland have separate entry rules.
4.Summer daylight can surprise you. In some places, sunset can be close to 10pm, so your day feels much longer.
5.Trains are often better than flights for moving between nearby countries. Fast, comfortable, and city centre to city centre.
6.Air conditioning is not guaranteed everywhere, especially in older hotels, apartments, and trains. Check before booking.
7.Tourist tax is common. Some cities charge a nightly fee at hotels, payable on arrival.
8.Sundays can feel very quiet. In many places, shops close early or stay closed completely.
9.Pickpocketing increases in summer, especially around tourist zones, train stations, and crowded attractions. Keep bags close.
10.Don’t overpack your itinerary. Europe looks close on the map, but constant movement gets exhausting fast. Two cities done well often beats five rushed ones.
UK visitor visa just changed. If you’re applying this year, read this carefully.
From 25 February 2026, the UK stopped issuing visa stickers for most visitor visas.
That means if your visa is approved:
• Nothing will be pasted inside your passport
• Your visa will now be fully digital (eVisa)
• Your immigration status will be linked to your UKVI account
Instead of showing a visa sticker, airlines and border officers will verify your permission to travel digitally through the UK system.
So if you’re applying this year, you should understand a few things:
1. How to access your UKVI account
2. How your passport is linked to your eVisa
3. How to prove your immigration status online
4.Why your passport may come back without any visa inside
A lot of people still expect to see a visa sticker in their passport. That system is now being phased out as the UK moves to a fully digital immigration system.
If you’re planning a UK trip this year, understand the process before you apply.
Official update from the UK government:
https://t.co/f7i6OBgGbu
Save this and share with someone applying for a UK visa soon. 🇬🇧
CHINA 2026 🇨🇳
We are heading to Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai for 10 days of culture, adventure and pure vibes.
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✔ Daily breakfast plus select dinners
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Please stay safe if you’re in Mexico 🙏
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We’re taking the 2206 Travel Club family on an unforgettable 10 day getaway across Beijing, Xian, Chengdu, Zhangjiajie and Shanghai. Think Great Wall views, giant pandas, ancient temples, futuristic skylines and pure adventure.
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Spaces are limited. Don’t snooze on this one ✈️
Last December, after I got back from Switzerland, the very next day I was on a plane to Mauritius, and honestly, it is a trip that will stay with me forever. From the moment I landed, I felt something special. The sun was warm, yes, but it was the people who made it unforgettable. Strangers smiled at me for no reason, greeted me with kindness, and made me feel completely at home even when they did not have to.
The resort I stayed in was breathtaking. Right on the beachfront, every morning I woke up to the sound of the waves and the view of the ocean stretching endlessly. Every meal felt like a celebration. Breakfasts were fresh and full of flavors I did not even know existed. Dinner was always something special. The lobster night was in a league of its own. The wines were unforgettable.
I even went parasailling, flying above the sparkling water and feeling completely free. The only disappointment was not getting a photo of myself in the sky because they did not send it, but somehow the memory feels even more magical because it is mine alone.
Mauritius is not just a place you visit, it is a place that stays with you. The warmth, the kindness, the beauty, the food, the experiences, they all leave a mark on your heart. The best part for Nigerians is that it is visa-free, so there is no excuse not to go.
If you are thinking about where to travel this year, put Mauritius at the top of your list. It is one of those rare places that does not just look like paradise, it feels like paradise.
Travelling in 2026?
Before you book a flight, get a UK Global Health Insurance Card. It is FREE.
Most people do not know this card gives you access to necessary state healthcare when travelling in European Union countries, European Economic Area countries, Switzerland, and some countries with reciprocal healthcare agreements such as Australia. It may also be accepted for certain state healthcare in countries like Montenegro and Albania.
This includes emergency treatment, accident and emergency visits, treatment for long term or pre existing medical conditions, and routine maternity care where needed. Care may be free or you may pay the same amount a local resident would pay.
The UK Global Health Insurance Card replaced the European Health Insurance Card. If your European Health Insurance Card is still valid, you can continue to use it until it expires. You can apply for a new UK Global Health Insurance Card up to nine months before your current card expires.
The card is free, lasts for up to five years, and applications are made directly through the National Health Service.
Apply here 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽
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Important. The UK Global Health Insurance Card is not a replacement for travel insurance. You should still have private travel and medical insurance for your trip.
It is free. No reason not to have it.
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I travel a lot. Short trips, different cities, different countries. And almost every time, I come to my destination and back home with unused luggage space.
For the longest time, I never thought much of it. This year, I decided to be more intentional about optimising every opportunity that comes my way. That’s when I found Pikkah.
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It also solves a real problem, shipping is expensive.
Some items aren’t available locally. And sometimes you just don’t want to stress friends who are traveling. Pikkah bridges that gap.
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I travel a lot. Short trips, different cities, different countries. And almost every time, I come to my destination and back home with unused luggage space.
For the longest time, I never thought much of it. This year, I decided to be more intentional about optimising every opportunity that comes my way. That’s when I found Pikkah.
Here’s the simple idea;
If you’re traveling and you have free space in your luggage, you can list your trip on Pikkah. The system then matches you with someone at your destination who needs an item from your location.
You’re already going anyway. Your luggage already has space. Why not let that space work for you?
It also solves a real problem, shipping is expensive.
Some items aren’t available locally. And sometimes you just don’t want to stress friends who are traveling. Pikkah bridges that gap.
Whether you’re a traveler looking to earn a bit extra, or someone who needs an item from abroad without crazy shipping fees, this actually makes sense.
And right now, Pikkah is making it easy to try. If you sign up, you get $5 credit instantly. You can use my details here:
Referral code: oluwafadererami975
Referral link:
https://t.co/1VjbUzHmCL
I’m personally excited to use this more this year.
It feels like one of those platforms that fits naturally into real life, especially if you travel often.
I have flown across multiple continents, but the most stressful part of my journey is never immigration. It is the moment an airline staff member hesitates while holding my passport. That pause carries weight. I am a Nigerian passport holder, I live in the UK, and I travel frequently. I also research visa requirements thoroughly before booking any flight because I know that for people like me, assumptions can end a journey before it begins.
Last year, on my way to Georgia, that hesitation almost cost me my flight. A staff member paused and then called a colleague because they were unsure whether I could board without a Georgian visa, even though Georgia is visa free for UK residents. They flipped through my passport slowly, not because there was an issue, but because they did not know the rule. I asked them to escalate it, to call their manager and then the head of their department. Not aggressively, just firmly. They made the call, confirmed my eligibility, and I boarded. I flew that day, but I remember thinking how close I was to missing a flight I was legally allowed to be on, not because I was wrong, but because someone did not know.
Recently, someone else was not as fortunate. She was eligible to travel. Visa on arrival applied and the information was available. Instead of escalating or confirming, airline staff denied her boarding. Christmas plans were ruined, money was lost, and the explanation was simple. They were not sure. That moment highlights the real issue. Airlines are not immigration authorities, yet they have quietly become the first and sometimes final barrier for travellers with certain passports. When staff are unsure, the risk is transferred entirely to the passenger.
If a passenger boards and something goes wrong, the airline is fined. If a passenger is denied boarding when everything was actually in order, the airline moves on while the passenger absorbs the loss. Missed trips, emotional distress, financial damage, and no accountability. So people like me adapt. We arrive earlier than everyone else. We rehearse explanations we should not need. We learn to ask for managers and supervisors. We learn to be firm, not because we want to be difficult, but because the cost of silence is too high.
What makes this especially frustrating is that many of us are not inexperienced travellers. We are residents, students, professionals, and well travelled individuals who follow rules carefully because we have to. Yet we are treated as liabilities instead of customers. Front line airline staff are often under trained on visa nuances, especially when it comes to African passports, visa on arrival policies, or travellers who legally reside in stronger countries. Instead of structured systems, guesswork at the counter decides whether a journey ends.
There needs to be a better approach. Airlines should have dedicated visa enquiry desks at airports, staffed by people whose sole responsibility is to verify visa eligibility accurately. Staff need regular training and real time access to updated immigration rules. Escalation should be encouraged, not treated as an inconvenience. A passenger asking for confirmation is not being difficult, they are asking for accuracy.
Weak passports are not illegal passports. Residency is not optional. Visa on arrival is not a rumour. If airlines sell international tickets, they carry a responsibility to understand international travel rules properly. No one should miss a flight they are legally allowed to board because someone at a desk was unsure.