Traveling to Europe next year? You’ll need to get this before you go

And 8 epic spots where you can experience the northern lights this year                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 [Matador Network Homepage]( [ETIAS requirement]( Traveling to Europe Next Year? You’ll Need to Plan Ahead to Follow This New Rule A last-minute trip to Europe is as romantic as it sounds—finding cheap flights to wander cobblestone streets and explore new places. European countries are perfect for travelers who enjoy exploring without a strict itinerary or for procrastinators. However, starting in 2025, some planning will be needed. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will require travelers from visa-exempt countries, including the US, to obtain authorization before visiting 30 European countries. [Here’s what you need to know](. [PLAN AHEAD]( Matador's Weekly Roundup Our most popular stories this week. [Slovenia]( This Easy Outdoor Adventure Could Be Europe's Big 2025 Travel Trend Plus, where tour operators predict the next big destination will be. [READ MORE]( [Northern lights]( 8 Epic Spots Where You Can Experience the Northern Lights This Year There are plenty of high-latitude destinations within the Aurora Oval where you can almost be guaranteed a spectacle of the aurora borealis. [READ MORE]( [gelato in Italy]( 10 Easy Ways to Find Authentic Gelato in Italy A mediocre (or even bad) gelato can make you feel like you missed out on an authentic Italian experience. [READ MORE]( [Uber Safari]( New 'Uber Safari' Lets Up to Four People Go on Safari for Only $200 The experience includes transportation from Cape Town to Aquila Private Game Reserve (a roughly two-hour drive), as well as a welcome drink, lunch, and a two-to-three hour game drive in an open-air vehicle across the reserve’s 250,000 acres. [READ MORE]( [Sara Iannacone]( Sara Iannacone on Launching a Freelance Writing Career Sara Iannacone is a freelance travel writer with bylines in Matador Network, Condé Nast Traveler, and Business Insider. Here’s how she did it. [READ MORE]( This Week's Viral Videos Our most watched videos this week. Philippines Kayak through the crystal-clear waters of Palawan. [WATCH NOW]( [Hotel in the Swiss Alps]( Switzerland Experience next-level views in the Swiss Alps. [WATCH NOW]( 📍Where To Stay Epic stays in our favorite places. [Taylor Swift Tour Airbnbs]( [San Diego Airbnbs]( [TOO MANY EMAILS? CHANGE YOUR EMAIL FREQUENCY]( EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH MATADOR FOLLOW US HERE [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Move this email to your primary inbox or add Hello@MatadorNetwork.com as a contact so you never miss an email from us. Update your [email preferences]( or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Matador Network, all rights reserved PO Box 7775, Suite 40021 San Francisco, California 94120, United States of America [Terms of Service](