By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Seven European Countries Among World's Safest for Solo Travelers
San Marino tops a new safety ranking for solo travelers, with a risk index of 0.78 out of 10. Seven European countries, including Andorra, A
Castilla-La Mancha Opens 2,180km Cycling Network Across 168 Municipalities
Castilla-La Mancha has launched the Rural Bike Conecta CLM, a 2,180km cycling network spanning 168 municipalities. The route connects two na
How Claim Agencies Fill the Gap in EU Air Passenger Rights Enforcement
Airlines have left €3.2 billion in compensation unclaimed, creating a business niche for claim agencies. New EU rules from 2027 will require
Tanzania Bets on Serengeti Golf and AFCON 2027 to Diversify Tourism Beyond Safaris
Tanzania is opening an 18-hole golf course in the Serengeti this July, aiming to attract high-net-worth travellers. The country will also co
FlightQ: A New Suite of Geography and Aviation Puzzles for European Travel Enthusiasts
FlightQ, launched in March, provides a range of daily and continuous puzzles for aviation and geography enthusiasts. Games like SkyQ challen
Rotterdam Tram Collision on Erasmus Bridge Injures 15, Investigation Underway
Two trams collided on Rotterdam's iconic Erasmus Bridge on Wednesday morning, injuring 15 people. Seven were taken to hospital, one with ser
Which European Nations Saw the Biggest Tourism Gains Since 2019?
Norway, Serbia, and Denmark are among the top European nations for tourism growth since 2019. Meanwhile, Germany and Italy saw declines, and
EU Biometric Border Checks: Britons Unfazed Despite Longer Queues
The EU's new biometric border system, EES, has led to longer queues at Schengen borders. Yet a YouGov survey reveals that 64% of Britons pla
Luxury 14-Night Tour Retraces Odysseus' Journey Across Turkey and Italy
Pelorus launches a 14-night luxury tour retracing Odysseus' journey from Troy to Sicily. Priced at €88,000 per person, it includes private y
How to Rediscover Travel's Element of Surprise in the Age of Social Media
A survey of over 10,000 adults across Europe and beyond found that 68% of travelers feel destinations are familiar before they arrive, thank
EU Airlines Get 12 Months to Implement New Passenger Rights Rules
The European Council has given final approval to a comprehensive reform of EU air passenger rights, triggering a 12-month implementation per
New 3,500km Wolf Trail Links Poland to Italy Across Six European Countries
The Wolf Trail spans nearly 3,500km from Poland's Baltic coast to Italy's Trieste, crossing Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia. Wit