By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Pic du Midi tops new ranking of world's best stargazing spots
France's Pic du Midi tops a new global ranking of stargazing destinations, praised for its dark skies and easy access. The index weighs ligh
Tourist guides demand action as Europe's heatwaves turn deadly
Tourist guides across Europe are raising alarms as another heatwave hits, following a guide's death in Rome last summer. They demand better
Solar eclipse turns Pyrenees sky red as hikers watch from Pic du Midi
A partial solar eclipse over the French Pyrenees turned the sky red, delighting hikers and astronomers at Pic du Midi. Clouds partly obscure
Aerial footage captures first total solar eclipse over Spain in over a century
Spain witnessed its first total solar eclipse in over a century on Wednesday. Aerial footage captured the moon's shadow moving across the Ba
Gormaz fortress draws eclipse crowds to Soria's high plains
The 10th-century caliphal fortress of Gormaz in Soria is a prime viewing spot for the 12 August total solar eclipse. Thousands of visitors f
Why many in Spain will miss the 12 August total solar eclipse
The 12 August total solar eclipse will split Spain in two, but not everyone in the path of totality will see it. Clouds, work schedules and
Europe turns skyward for rare total solar eclipse crossing Spain
A rare total solar eclipse will sweep across Europe on 12 August, with Spain's clear skies offering the best view. Iceland faces cloudy cond
Switzerland's Alpine Grandeur: A Journey from Zurich to Lake Lucerne
Switzerland's Alps cover 60% of the country and host over 1,500 lakes. This journey begins in Zurich, with its historic funicular and chocol
Two Portuguese tourists rescued, two still missing off Croatia's Adriatic coast
Two Portuguese tourists were rescued after nearly eight hours in the Adriatic Sea off Croatia. Two men remain missing after their small infl
Coolcation Index: Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche top summer escapes
Holafly's Global Cool Escape Index ranks Queenstown, Tromsø, and Bariloche as top summer coolcation spots. The index weighs climate relief,
Biometric border checks double wait times at Europe's busiest airports
The EU's Entry/Exit System has doubled passport control wait times at major hubs like Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Munich. Airlines criticize t
SpaceX's eclipse mission turns a Spanish town into a global spectacle
SpaceX reserved the Parador de Lerma 18 months ago for 140 experts to observe the total solar eclipse. Elon Musk did not attend, but the tow