By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
World Cup Hotel Boom in US Faces Reality Check as Bookings Lag
The American Hotel & Lodging Association reports that anticipated World Cup demand has not translated into strong hotel bookings. Domestic t
British Airways Offers Pilots Up to $100,000 to Taxi Planes at Chicago O'Hare
British Airways is recruiting wide-body pilots for a ground-only role taxiing aircraft between terminals at Chicago O'Hare. The job pays up
Singapore Airlines to Offer Free Starlink WiFi on Select Aircraft by 2027
Singapore Airlines will introduce Starlink satellite internet on its Airbus A350-900 and A380 aircraft starting in the first quarter of 2027
Greece's Lesser-Known Islands and Mainland Escapes Top Rankings for Quiet Summer Holidays
Greece dominates a new ranking of Europe's most relaxing summer destinations, with seven of the top ten spots. Lesser-known islands and main
Emirates Flight Held at Heathrow After Iranian Missiles Target UAE
An Emirates A380 flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was held on the tarmac after Iran launched cruise missiles at the UAE. The captain cit
What European Travelers Should Know About Airline Insolvency and Passenger Rights
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary predicts two or three European airlines could go bust this winter. Passengers have limited recourse when a carrier
UK Airlines to Merge Same-Day Flights to Cut Jet Fuel Use Amid Crisis
UK airlines can now merge multiple flights to the same destination on the same day to save jet fuel. The government also suspends slot-use p
La Gomera's GR132 Circular Trail Named Among World's Best by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's 'Where to Go When: Hiking' ranks La Gomera's GR132 Circular trail among the world's best. The guide underscores the growing
Malta's Overtourism Debate: Public Split as Visitor Numbers Surge
Malta recorded over 4 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 13.2% increase from the previous year. A Times of Malta poll shows 51% of resident
Prague Leads Europe's Luxury Property Surge as Alpine and Mediterranean Resorts Dominate
Prague recorded the highest prime property price growth in Europe at 14.6% in 2025. Alpine ski resorts like Méribel and Courchevel 1850, plu
Europe's Best Airport Hotels for Runway Views: Where Layovers Become a Pleasure
Several European airport hotels offer rooms with direct runway views, turning layovers into a plane-spotting delight. Options range from the
Package Holiday Surcharges: EU Rules and Which Operators Are Waiving Fees
EU law limits package holiday price increases to 8% for fuel, taxes, or exchange rates. Many major operators, including easyJet Holidays and