By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
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
Prague–Copenhagen Direct Train Returns After 10-Year Hiatus
Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn, and DSB have launched two daily return services between Prague and Hamburg, with one extending to Copenhagen.
World Cup 2026: Uneven Tourism Gains Across Host Cities as Economic Impact Remains Modest
International travel intent for the 2026 World Cup is rising across the US, Canada, and Mexico, but benefits will be uneven. Air connectivit
New Vintage Luxury Train Routes Across Europe for 2026
Al Andalus launches a seven-day Seville-to-Madrid route with stops at UNESCO sites. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds a Paris-to-Amalfi
Four European National Parks Accessible by Train: From Alpine Peaks to Coastal Creeks
Many European national parks now restrict car access to protect ecosystems. Four parks—Calanques in France, Hohe Tauern in Austria, Saxon Sw
Turkey Tightens Power Bank Rules on Flights Following ICAO Update
Turkey's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) has updated its rules to match ICAO's latest recommendations, limiting power banks to
Lufthansa's New Basic Fare Has Europe's Strictest Cabin Baggage Limit
Lufthansa's Economy Basic fare, launching in April 2026, allows only a personal item of 40x30x15 cm—the smallest cabin allowance in Europe.
In Germany's Spreewald, a 129-Year-Old Mail-by-Boat Tradition Endures
In the Spreewald village of Lehde, postal worker Andrea Bunar keeps a 129-year-old tradition alive by delivering mail by barge. The service,
Yomif Kejelcha's Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Debut in London: A New Chapter
Yomif Kejelcha ran his first marathon in London in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds, becoming the second person ever to complete the dista
Palermo's Allure: How Sicily's Capital Captivated Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are reportedly planning a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo. The Sicilian capital offers Art Nouveau hotel
Brussels Airport Warns of Mass Flight Cancellations on May 12 Amid Belgian Pension Strike
Belgium's three largest trade unions will strike on May 12 over retirement age rules for pilots. Brussels Airport warns of widespread flight
Greek Beach Fteri Ranks Second in Global Top 50 Beaches List
Greece's Fteri Beach on Kefalonia has been named the second-best beach in the world. Eleven European beaches made the global top 50, includi