By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Wind-powered catamaran to trial new England-France route
SailLink is piloting a wind-powered passenger ferry between Shoreham-by-Sea and Fécamp this September. The 18-metre catamaran, built from re
Travellers shift from FOMO to JOMO and bucket-list trips
68% of experienced travellers are more interested in bucket-list experiences than a year ago. 66% now prefer escaping crowded tourist spots.
South African hunting reserve reborn as luxury eco-safari retreat
Sandringham Private Game Reserve in South Africa's Greater Kruger region has reopened after a five-year rewilding project. The former huntin
Europe's island hotel boom: new openings from Greece to Estonia
A wave of new island hotels is set to open across Europe in 2026 and beyond. From a cliffside retreat in Paros to a wellness sanctuary on Es
UK 'foodie staycations' set to surge as 25.2m plan home holidays in 2026
A new survey reveals 25.2 million British adults will holiday at home this summer, a 40% jump from 2025. Food tourism is a major driver, wit
Scotland's Caledonian Sleeper could extend to mainland Europe
Transport Scotland, Scottish Rail Holdings and Caledonian Sleeper have formed a working group to assess extending the sleeper service to mai
Tokyo, Porto, and Melbourne top Time Out's Gen Z city ranking
Time Out's survey of 4,000 young residents across 150 cities places Tokyo first, followed by Porto and Melbourne. Half of the top 20 are Eur
Lisbon's 25 de Abril Bridge turns 60, still the Tagus's busiest link
Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge celebrates 60 years as Lisbon's vital Tagus crossing. It still carries about 150,000 vehicles and 174
Own a piece of Bond history: Lake Como villa apartment for sale
An apartment in the Lake Como villa featured in the final scene of Casino Royale is on the market. Listed by Italy Sotheby's International R
Europe's second cities: where to go to dodge the crowds
Travellers are increasingly choosing Europe's second cities over crowded capitals. From Split's Roman ruins to Hamburg's street art, these d
Starlite turns Marbella into Europe's experiential tourism hub
Starlite Occident Marbella has evolved from a concert series into a full experiential destination, attracting visitors from 93 countries. Th
Finnich Glen, Scotland's 'Grand Canyon' and Outlander site, up for sale
Finnich Glen, a 23-acre sandstone gorge near Loch Lomond, is for sale. Known as Scotland's 'Grand Canyon' and featured in Outlander, it attr