By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
From Cocoon to Cloth: The Living Craft of Silk Production in Central Asia
Silk production in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and beyond remains a manual, step-by-step craft. From cocoon processing to weaving and design
Lumo Launches Budget Rail Service from London to Stirling, Fares from £29.90
Lumo has launched a new budget rail service from London Euston to Stirling, with fares from £29.90. The route calls at 12 stations including
Budget Summer Travel in Europe: Expert Tips to Stretch Your Euros
Europeans remain determined to travel this summer despite economic pressures. Experts recommend package holidays, train travel, and low-cost
Why Budget Airlines Slash Fares Amid Middle East Conflict
Budget carriers are reducing intra-European ticket prices by 10–30% to stimulate demand despite soaring fuel costs. Fuel hedging agreements
Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for Tourists from 18 European Nations
Sri Lanka has eliminated visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries, including 18 European nations. The 30-day visa is free but requ
Italy's Antitrust Watchdog Probes EasyJet Over Misleading Baggage Pricing
Italy's competition authority has opened a formal investigation into EasyJet over claims its booking system misled passengers on baggage cos
EU Unveils Single Ticket to End Cross-Border Rail Booking Chaos
The European Commission has announced a single-ticket system for cross-border rail travel, allowing passengers to book multi-operator journe
Iran Conflict Drives German Holidaymakers to North Sea and Baltic Coasts
Germany's tourism commissioner expects increased bookings on the North Sea and Baltic coasts due to the Iran conflict. Nearly 20% of Germans
Turkish Tourists Flock to Greece as Inflation Shifts Aegean Travel Patterns
Turkish tourist arrivals in Greece have tripled in four years, exceeding 1.5 million in 2025, as inflation makes Turkey more expensive for v
Marriott Bonvoy Launches Home Collection Inspired by European Hotel Designs
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a design shop featuring furniture and decor from its luxury hotel brands. The collection includes pieces inspir
Brockworth's Cheese Rolling Draws International Crowds to Gloucestershire
On 25 May, Brockworth hosted its famous cheese rolling event, drawing crowds from across Europe. Runners chased a Double Gloucester wheel do
Switzerland Tops Global Immigration Index for 2026: Europe Dominates Rankings
Switzerland has been named the world's best country to move to in 2026, according to Remitly's Immigration Index. European nations claim fou