By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Hamburg Harbour Celebrates 837 Years with 250-Ship Maritime Parade
Around 250 ships participated in a maritime parade for Hamburg harbour's 837th anniversary. The event featured historic sailing vessels and
Uber and Click&Boat Launch App-Based Boat Rentals Across European Coastal Cities
Uber and Click&Boat are piloting a boat rental service in 23 coastal cities across Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Users can bo
Brussels Airlines Maintains Schedule for Now Despite Middle East Fuel Risks
Brussels Airlines has no immediate plans to cancel flights despite Middle East tensions affecting fuel supplies. The carrier has hedged 80%
From Hushpitality to Inheritourism: The 2026 Travel Trends Reshaping European Journeys
Nearly half of travelers would add extra days before family vacations for solitude. Two-thirds say hotel choices are shaped by childhood tri
Belgium's Charleroi Airport to Halt All Flights on Tuesday as Unions Strike
All flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport will be cancelled on Tuesday due to a national strike by Belgium's three major unions. Bruss
Greece Unveils Spatial Framework to Curb Overtourism and Boost Sustainable Investment
Greece has introduced a new spatial framework to combat overtourism, dividing the country into five categories based on tourism pressure. Th
Sweden's Tourism Board Pitches the Country as a Doctor-Prescribed Antidote to Burnout
Visit Sweden's tongue-in-cheek campaign frames the country as a destination that could be prescribed by doctors for stress and burnout. The
Turkish Airlines Flight Evacuated After Landing Gear Fire in Kathmandu
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu was evacuated after its landing gear caught fire during landing. All 277 passengers and
Valencia Region: Europe's Premier Destination for Elite Sport and Mediterranean Living
The Valencia region is emerging as a leading European sports tourism destination, with elite facilities, a record-breaking marathon, and a p
Liverpool and the North West: A 2026 Cultural Itinerary Beyond the Beatles
Liverpool launches a new Music Heritage Trail marking 60 years of its pop legacy. The city hosts a summer of live gigs, while the Royal Live
Europe's Record-Breaking Pedestrian Suspension Bridges: A New Era of Thrills
Europe is home to the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, including Hungary's Zemplén723 and the Czech Republic's Sky Bridge 721.
Urban Calmcations: How to Find Peace and Wellness in Europe's Cities
The calmcation trend focuses on nature, digital detox, and wellness practices. European cities offer parks, thermal baths, and saunas for a