By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
World Culinary Awards 2026: Vietnam Airlines, Heathrow, and Turkish Airlines win top dining honors
Vietnam Airlines becomes the first Asian carrier to win World's Best Culinary Airline 2026. London Heathrow takes the title for best airport
New York votes to end Central Park's horse-drawn carriage rides
New York City Council has voted to ban horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, with the ban set to take effect in June 2028. The decision fol
A German's Haribo prize island in Canada is now for sale
In 2005, Bavarian Matthias R. won a private island in Canada through a Haribo competition. Two decades later, he's selling the 6.5-hectare r
Québec, Kyoto and Austria's Wachau Valley lead autumn foliage rankings
Québec City tops a new ranking of autumn foliage destinations, followed by Kyoto and Burlington. Austria's Wachau Valley is the only Europea
Qatar's hospitality shift: from luxury rooms to return visits
Qatar's hospitality industry is evolving beyond luxury hotels and fine dining. At Hospitality Qatar 2026, 120 companies showcased tech-drive
Vilnius launches Europe's slowest Christmas marathon
Vilnius is hosting Europe's slowest marathon this Christmas, encouraging participants to stroll through festive streets without timing. Rout
EasyJet to cover cost of baby's first UK passport in holiday push
EasyJet holidays is offering to cover the £66.50 cost of a baby's first UK passport for families travelling with infants under two. The prom
Six European spots make National Geographic's 2027 must-visit list
National Geographic has named six European destinations among its 25 must-visit places for 2027. They range from Norway's Vestland fjords to
Peru removes advance booking requirement for Machu Picchu tickets
Peru has scrapped advance reservations for Machu Picchu tickets, replacing them with a 15-minute purchase window on the official site. Only
Etihad's three-room suite tops ranking of most extravagant airline perks
AirAdvisor's 2026 ranking of the most extravagant airline experiences places Etihad's three-room suite at the top, followed by Emirates' A38
French tourism braces for fallout as riots hit bookings
Hotel bookings in Paris have slowed sharply after a week of riots across France. Tourism officials warn that continued violence could deter
Airbnb bans hosts from demanding checkout chores like bed-stripping
Airbnb has updated its house rules to prohibit hosts from asking guests to perform tasks that require significant effort or time, such as st