DiscoverEU is an Erasmus initiative that offers 18-year-olds the opportunity to travel around Europe, discover its diversity and learn about its cultural heritage and history. Requirements: You must have been born between 1 January and 31 December 2008. Be a citizen or legal resident of the EU, third countries associated with the Erasmus programme: Iceland, […]
Grants – DiscoverEU
DiscoverEU is an action of the Erasmus+ programme that offers you the opportunity to travel and explore Europe’s diversity, learn about its cultural heritage and history, and connect with people from all over the continent. You will be offered a travel pass to move with the most environment friendly means of transport, like trains. Other […]
Package holidays: EP approves new rules to protect tourists
Clearer definition of package travel New rules on the use of vouchers Cancellations without cost due to extraordinary circumstances at the destination or place of origin, or if these may significantly affect the trip On Thursday, the plenary session approved a revision of the rules on package holidays to improve protection for tourists following the […]
EU agrees on rules to improve management and use of rail infrastructure
Council and Parliament negotiators reached today a provisional agreement to harmonise, simplify and rationalise the management of the available capacity for trains on the EU’s rail network, both within and across member states. This new approach will allow for more frequent and reliable passenger and freight rail services. To improve the capacity planning of trains […]
Internships – ETC Internships – Belgium
The European Travel Commission (ETC), is offering a 6-month paid internship in Digital Marketing starting in September 2025. The selected intern will have a unique opportunity to earn work experience in an international organisation based in Brussels, Belgium, and gain insight into the European and worldwide tourism industry from a privileged position. Eligible candidate should Hold a recognised university degree […]
Grants – Zis Fundation – Several countries
Zis Foundation invites young people aged 16-20 of any nationality to get the chance to receive a 700 Euro grant for a self-organised study trip abroad. Who can apply? – young people between 16 and 20 years old; – from all nationalities; – not attending university. Journey conditions – research a participant-chosen topic; – undertaken alone; – […]
Zis Foundation Travel Grants
Zis Foundation invites young people aged 16-20 of any nationality to get the chance to receive a 700 Euro grant for a self-organised study trip abroad. Who can apply – young people between 16 and 20 years old; – from all nationalities; – not attending university. Journey conditions – research a participant-chosen topic; – undertaken alone; […]
Worldpackers :connecting travellers with their hosts around the world
Worldpackers is a collaborative platform that connects travellers with their hosts around the world (170 countries) where they can travel exchanging their skills for accommodation. Collaborating and exchanging experiences with hosts is the best way to experience cultural immersion, learn languages, develop new skills and make a positive impact on the world. You help the […]
Know your EU passenger rights before you travel
All packed, and ready to go? For those of you heading off on a summer break soon, we hope your travel plans don’t go wrong, but if they should, you should know that EU travel rules cover passengers in a number of eventualities. Whether your flight is cancelled, your train delayed or your luggage lost […]