While everyone was clutching pearls about overtourism and writing Europe’s economic obituary, something unexpected happened: The continent’s travel sector didn’t just survive — it thrived.
Eighteen months ago, the narrative was irresistible. Europe was drowning in red tape (Digital Markets Act, take a bow), suffocated by new visa requirements, shadowed by geopolitical instability, and overrun by influencers mobbing the Trevi Fountain with the same chaotic energy I once brought to Hallmark stores during Beanie Baby drops. Neither of us should be proud.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
