By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Edinburgh Imposes 5% Tourist Levy on Overnight Stays to Fund City Improvements
Edinburgh becomes the first Scottish city to introduce a tourist tax, charging 5% on hotels, B&Bs, hostels, and holiday rentals. The levy, c
Deutsche Bahn to Ban Alcohol at All 5,400 Stations by October to Curb Violence
Deutsche Bahn will ban alcohol at all 5,400 stations by 15 October to improve security. Exemptions include station bars and restaurants. The
Short Breaks Surge Among Greek Travellers as Over-65s Lead Growth
Trips of one to three nights grew by 26.7% in 2025, outpacing longer holidays. Citizens over 65 increased their travel by 28.5%, accounting
Giant Swing Over Swiss Alps Aims to Lure Summer Tourists as Snow Wanes
A giant swing perched at 2,110 metres on the Grand Chamossaire peak in the Swiss Alps opened this month. The attraction is designed to draw
Dubrovnik's Data-Driven Strategy to Tame Overtourism Without Sacrificing Its Soul
Dubrovnik has capped cruise ships to two per day and introduced a coach reservation system to stagger arrivals. The city uses people counter
Spain's World Cup Win Drives 33-Fold Surge in Chinese Flight Searches
Flight searches from China to Spain surged up to 33-fold after the World Cup final. The spike builds on a 46.8% rise in air traffic between
Spain's World Cup Win Sparks Chinese Tourism Surge Ahead of Golden Week
Flight searches from Chinese cities to Spanish destinations surged after Spain's World Cup win, with Shenzhen-Barcelona queries up 33-fold.
Baku's Icherisheher: A Living Museum Balances Heritage and Modernity
Baku's Icherisheher, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a living museum where ancient walls house a vibrant community. The city's management b
9 Key Considerations for European Entrepreneurs Embracing the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Digital nomad visas have surged 1,135% globally, but European entrepreneurs face unique tax, legal, and operational challenges. Proper plann
New Alpine Swing at 2,110 Metres Offers Aerial Views Over Swiss Alps
A giant swing has opened at 2,110 metres on Switzerland's Grand Chamossaire peak near Villars. The attraction offers an aerial ride with pan
UK Airport Drop-Off Fees Surge While Continental Europe Keeps Them Free
Sixteen of the UK's 20 busiest airports have increased drop-off charges, with average costs rising by £1.70 to £7. Stansted now charges £10
Abandoned Piper PA-23 Apache at Seville Airport Up for Auction Starting at €10
A Piper PA-23 Apache has been declared abandoned at Seville Airport and is now up for auction with a starting bid of just €10. The aircraft,