By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Adults-only cruise package includes child-free flight from New York
JetBlue Vacations and Virgin Voyages have teamed up for 'Do Not Disturb', a four-night adults-only cruise departing from New York in March 2
Two German teens rescued after parents leave them on South Tyrol hike
Two German brothers were rescued at night from a locked mountain hut in South Tyrol after their parents left them to hike alone. The teens,
Le Graal Cortina: a new boutique stay in the Dolomites
Le Graal Cortina opens this winter in Cortina d'Ampezzo, offering 30 rooms and suites in a reimagined 1920s palazzo. Designed by Achille Sal
Greece's August tourism rises 2.6% as foreign visitors lead growth
Tourist arrivals in Greece rose 2.6% in August 2026, reaching 7.43 million. Foreign visitors drove growth, with short-stay rentals expanding
Europe's coolest winter stays: ice hotels from Lapland to the Alps
Embrace the cold this winter at Europe's most extraordinary ice hotels. From hand-carved suites in Norway to igloo villages in Switzerland,
EU Parliament approves standard refund form for disrupted travel
The European Parliament has approved a standard EU-wide form for claiming travel refunds, covering all modes of transport. Intermediaries li
Uzbekistan bets on tourism boom with new routes and visa ease
Uzbekistan welcomed a record 11.7 million international visitors in 2025, with arrivals up 37% in early 2026. New subsidies, expanded air an
Airbnb launches rain insurance for holidaymakers in ten EU countries
Airbnb now offers optional weather protection insurance in ten European countries. Guests receive automatic daily payouts if heavy rain hits
How to master the Schengen shuffle without breaking the 90-day rule
The Schengen Area allows non-EU citizens 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU's Entry/Exit System helps track your remaining days. Overstay
Türkiye's 29 Cittaslow towns put slow travel on the map
Türkiye has 29 Cittaslow towns, more than any other country, offering authentic experiences from Aegean orchards to Black Sea mountains. The
Christmas 2026 travel: where flights and hotels cost less
KAYAK's Christmas travel study highlights the cheapest flights from France, Germany, and the UK, and hotel price drops in Europe and beyond.
Europe's coziest autumn cities: Bruges tops new Reddit-based ranking
A new study of Reddit discussions ranks Europe's coziest autumn cities, with Bruges taking the top spot. Amsterdam and Prague follow, while