By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Rabat's UNESCO World Book Capital 2026: A Bibliophile's Guide
Rabat has been named UNESCO's World Book Capital for 2026, celebrating literacy and literature. The city offers bibliophiles a rich array of
Top European Last-Minute Destinations: Gdansk, Bucharest, and Beyond
Eastern Europe dominates the top five fastest-growing last-minute travel destinations for 2025. Gdansk leads with a 97% booking surge, follo
Europe's Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Summer Flights as Airlines Cut Routes
Scandinavian Airlines has cancelled about a thousand departures; Lufthansa has axed 20,000 routes. Air France-KLM adds a €100 surcharge on l
Deadzoning: How Intentional Disconnection While Traveling Boosts Wellbeing
Deadzoning is a travel trend where millennials and Gen Z intentionally disconnect from digital devices to improve wellbeing. Experts say it
Macao Courts Spanish Tourists with Cultural Roadshow in Madrid
A Macao tourism roadshow transformed a Madrid park into a showcase of the territory's Sino-Portuguese culture. The event featured interactiv
Alicante Emerges as Europe's Top Trending Summer Destination for 2026
Alicante on Spain's Costa Blanca leads Tripadvisor's 2026 Summer Travel Index as the fastest-growing destination for British travellers. The
Sweden's Treehotel Expands with New 'Oasis' Suite in Northern Forests
Sweden's iconic Treehotel in Harads will unveil a new suite called 'Oasis' on August 10. Designed by architects Nadén & Lind, the forest sui
EU Closes Brexit Pet Passport Loophole, Raising Costs for British Travellers
The European Union has formally closed a post-Brexit loophole that allowed British citizens to use EU pet passports for holiday travel. Owne
Frankfurt Airport Expands Capacity with New Terminal 3 Opening
Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 opens on 23 April, designed to handle 19 million passengers a year. All airlines from Terminal 2 will relocat
How European Tourists Are Reshaping Travel in 2026: Off-Season, Coolcations, and Local Spending
43% of European travelers plan to avoid overcrowded destinations in 2026, up 11% from 2025. Off-season travel is popular among Boomers (63%)
Cruise Tourism Generates One Job per 20 Passengers, WTTC Report Shows
Cruise tourism generated 1.8 million jobs worldwide in 2024, with nearly 80% on land. The sector contributed €90.6 billion to global GDP and
Albania 2026: New Hotels, Riviera Gems, and Easier Access for Travelers
Albania is expanding its tourism infrastructure with new luxury hotels and a third international airport near Vlora. The country offers an a