By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Short-Haul Summer Travel Surges Across Europe as Fuel Costs Bite
Airbnb reports a 25% increase in staycations across France, Germany, Sweden, Portugal, and the Netherlands for summer 2026. Median booking d
Global Dusking Index Ranks Top Sunset Destinations from Santorini to Tenerife
The 'dusking' trend promotes slowing down to watch the sunset, rooted in Dutch and African practices. Holafly's index ranks top spots like S
Cruise Bookings Remain Robust Despite Recent Onboard Health Incidents
Recent health scares on cruise ships, including a deadly hantavirus outbreak, have not dampened booking demand. Industry data shows a 4% inc
New App Maps Over 130 River Beaches Across Portugal's Interior
The free River Beaches app maps over 130 inland swimming spots across Portugal. It helps travelers discover quieter freshwater escapes in fo
Slovenia's Lake Bled Tops Global Ranking for Cold-Water Swimming
Lake Bled in Slovenia has been named the world's top destination for cold-water swimming, according to a new index. The ranking, based on ov
Europe's Premier Tennis Resorts: Where to Train and Stay for a Grand Slam Holiday
Europe's luxury hotels are expanding their tennis offerings with elite coaching and world-class facilities. Resorts from Turkey to Switzerla
Brutalist Architecture Emerges as Unlikely Travel Trend Across European Cities
Brutalist architecture, once controversial, is now a travel trend fueled by social media. Skopje, North Macedonia, offers walking tours show
Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Diving Accident
Five Italian divers, including an instructor, died while exploring a deep underwater cave in the Maldives. Recovery efforts are ongoing, wit
No European Airline Makes Skytrax's 2025 Five-Star List: Asia and Middle East Dominate
Skytrax's 2025 five-star airline ranking features ten carriers from Asia and the Middle East. No European airline made the list, highlightin
Pinnacle Guide 2024: Athens Bar Tops Europe's Best Cocktail List
Line Athens becomes Europe's second bar to earn three pins from the Pinnacle Guide. The list adds 18 new European venues, with one three-pin
Europe Claims All Top 10 Spots in 2026 Global Walking Cities Ranking
Europe takes all 10 top spots in the 2026 Best Walking Cities ranking by GuruWalk, based on over 467,000 traveller reviews. Rome leads, foll
Spain Sets New Blue Flag Record with 794 Beaches as Mediterranean Dominates
Spain sets a new record with 794 Blue Flag awards in 2026, up 44 from last year. Greece retains second place with 657 awards, led by Halkidi