By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Three Top French Hotels Stripped of Coveted Palace Status
Three of France's most luxurious hotels have lost their palace designation after a review by the Palace Commission. The Park Hyatt Paris-Ven
EU Proposes Single-Ticket System to Boost Cross-Border Rail Travel
The European Commission proposes a single-ticket system for cross-border rail journeys. The initiative aims to address booking complexities
Prague Airport Wins Overall Prize at Routes Europe 2026 Awards in Rimini
Prague Airport won the overall award at Routes Europe 2026, held in Rimini, Italy. It also took first place in the 5–20 million passenger ca
EU Single-Ticket Plan Aims to Simplify Cross-Border Rail Bookings
The EU Commission's new Passenger Package would allow passengers to book a single ticket for multi-leg journeys across different rail operat
Sarajevo Tops 2026 List of Europe's Cheapest City Breaks, Oslo Most Expensive
Sarajevo is named Europe's best-value city break for 2026, costing €287 for a basket of 12 tourist items. Eastern European cities claim eigh
Kniepsand: Europe's Largest Beach Lies on Germany's North Sea Coast
Kniepsand, a 15-kilometre sandbank on the North Frisian island of Amrum, spans 10 square kilometres—equivalent to 1,400 football pitches. It
From KLM Houses to Lufthansa Ducks: Europe's Most Coveted Airline Collectibles
KLM's Delft Blue miniature houses, Lufthansa's rubber ducks, and Virgin Atlantic's salt and pepper shakers are among Europe's most prized ai
Italian Police Halt Star-Studded Party on Stromboli Over Wednesday Music Ban
Italian police ended a wrap party for Alice Rohrwacher's film 'Three Incestuous Sisters' on Stromboli, citing a Wednesday music ban. The eve
Scottish Butcher Campaigns to Legalise Haggis in US Ahead of World Cup
Simon Howie Butchers is petitioning the US to legalise haggis, banned since 1979 due to sheep lung content. The campaign coincides with Scot
EU Air Connectivity Stalls in 2025 as Costs and Regulation Bite, IATA Warns
EU air connectivity effectively flatlined in 2025, with a net gain of only 154 routes. IATA blames high costs, regulatory burdens, and unres
Portugal Faces Travel Disruption as Nationwide Strike Looms in June
A nationwide strike in Portugal on June 3 could disrupt up to 500 flights and public transport, including Lisbon Metro. Cabin crew, rail wor
Portuguese Travel Ambitions High for 2026, but Costs and Security Concerns Loom
82% of Portuguese intend to travel in 2026, second only to the UK. Yet 49% cite financial limits, and Portugal leads Europe in inflation-rel