By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Kazakhstan's summer festivals reshape Central Asia's creative landscape
Kazakhstan is turning valleys, canyons and national parks into festival destinations. Events like the Paragliding World Cup and Altai Fest d
Grand Voyager: Tracing Scotland's History and Culture from Edinburgh to St. Andrews
Lilly Douse visits Edinburgh's castle and literary landmarks with local experts. She discovers tartan weaving in the Outer Hebrides traditio
Nobu to open hotel, restaurant and residences in Algarve's Monte Rei resort by 2029
Nobu Hospitality will develop a hotel, restaurant, and branded residences at the Monte Rei resort in Portugal's eastern Algarve. The project
London tops European cities for tourist welcome in global ranking
London has been ranked the most welcoming city for tourists in Europe, coming second globally behind Singapore. The UK capital scored highly
Drone footage captures Mount Etna cable car amid volcanic landscape
Drone footage reveals the Mount Etna cable car carrying visitors above Sicily's active volcano. Engineers must constantly manage risks from
Czechia, Iceland, and Spain lead Europe's trending destinations for 2026
Czechia is the fastest-growing booked destination in Europe for 2026, followed by Iceland and Spain. Japanese travelers show the strongest s
Paris bar De Vie wins best new international cocktail bar at Spirited Awards
De Vie in Paris's Montorgueil quarter has won the best new international cocktail bar at the 20th Spirited Awards. The bar offers a five-ste
How Norway's World Cup Run and Haaland's Charm Boosted Tourism
Norway's World Cup campaign, led by Erling Haaland, sparked a 200% rise in Polish Google searches for the country. Flight searches from Pola
Marmaris: Sailing Gulets, Ancient Ruins, and the World's Pine Honey Capital
Marmaris offers more than turquoise waters. Its pine forests produce 92% of the world's pine honey. Ancient ruins like Amos and Nimara Cave
Uzbekistan's Water Heritage: From Mountain Streams to Desert Reservoirs
Uzbekistan's 600 rivers and 300 lakes have long shaped settlement and trade. From the Ugam river's recreation spots to Bukhara's historic ho
British last-minute holiday bookings surge 26% this summer
British travellers are increasingly booking holidays just days before departure, with next-day bookings up 26% year-on-year. Popular destina
London's Underrated Landmarks: Postman's Park Tops the List
Postman's Park, a quiet green space near St Paul's Cathedral, has been voted London's most underrated landmark. The park features a memorial