By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Four European Airports Ranked Among World's Best for Dining by Skytrax
Skytrax has named the world's best airports for dining, with four European hubs making the top 10. Rome Fiumicino, Munich, London Heathrow,
Google Now Lets You Track Prices for Specific Hotels
Google has updated its hotel price tracking feature to allow users to monitor costs for a specific hotel. Travelers can now opt in to email
Stranded Cruise Ships Clear Strait of Hormuz, Resume European Summer Itineraries
Celestyal Cruises, MSC Cruises, and TUI Cruises have confirmed their ships successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz after weeks of d
Santiago de Compostela Airport to Close for Five Weeks for Runway Repairs
Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, the second busiest in northern Spain, will close from 23 April to 27 May for critical runway work. The c
Europe's Most Untouched National Parks Ranked by Wilderness and Biodiversity
Bulgaria's Rila National Park tops a new list of Europe's 75 most unspoilt protected areas. The ranking, based on biodiversity and low human
Europe's Longevity Retreats Shift from Elite Clinics to Mainstream Wellness Destinations
Longevity-focused travel is expanding beyond exclusive Swiss clinics to include Mediterranean resorts and urban wellness centres. These retr
Essential Travel Gadgets for a Smooth European Summer in 2026
Efficient travel across Europe demands compact, dependable gear. A portable power bank, universal adapter, and luggage tracker are now essen
Padel Holidays: How Europe's Fastest-Growing Sport Is Reshaping Travel
Padel now counts over 35 million players worldwide, with Europe hosting 60% of participants. Hotels and resorts across the continent are add
Europe's Rising Rural Retreats: From French Lakes to German Mountains
Airbnb data shows Gen Z travellers are increasingly booking rural stays across Europe. Top trending spots include Rojales in Spain, Gérardme
Travel + Leisure's 2026 'It List' Highlights Global Luxury Hotels, Including European Entries
Travel + Leisure's 2026 'It List' features 100 new global hotels, with 19 classified as 'splurge-worthy' for costing over €1,000 per night.
Inside the Lavish Hotels Hosting The White Lotus Season Four on the French Riviera
The fourth season of The White Lotus is filming on the French Riviera, set during the Cannes Film Festival. Key locations include Cannes, Sa
European Rail Travel Offers Viable Alternative Amid Airfare Volatility
Geopolitical instability affecting aviation fuel is prompting travellers to reconsider European rail networks. A comparative analysis shows