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By Sophie Vermeulen

Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.

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Eye-Tracking Study Ranks World's Most Scenic Rail Journeys, Featuring Three European Routes
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Eye-Tracking Study Ranks World's Most Scenic Rail Journeys, Featuring Three European Routes

A study using eye-tracking technology has ranked the world's most visually engaging train journeys. Three European routes, including Switzer

Finland and Sweden to Launch Historic Cross-Border Rail Link This Summer
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Finland and Sweden to Launch Historic Cross-Border Rail Link This Summer

Finland will gain its first direct rail link to continental Europe this summer via a restored border station in Sweden. The connection overc

Wine Travel Awards 2026: Top European Destinations and Regions to Visit
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Wine Travel Awards 2026: Top European Destinations and Regions to Visit

The Wine Travel Awards highlight top global wine destinations for 2026. European winners include Georgia's SHUMI Winery, Italy's Venissa Est

Madeira's Premier High-Altitude Trail Reopens Following Wildfire Restoration
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Madeira's Premier High-Altitude Trail Reopens Following Wildfire Restoration

Madeira's iconic PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail will reopen to hikers in April after a two-year closure for restoration following a 2024 wildfi

Five European Cities Ranked Among Top Global Food Destinations for 2026
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Five European Cities Ranked Among Top Global Food Destinations for 2026

Food & Wine's 2026 Global Tastemakers list places five European cities in the top 10. London leads the continent at second overall, followed

Kazakhstan's Burabay National Park Blends Winter Adventure with Ancient Steppe Legends
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Kazakhstan's Burabay National Park Blends Winter Adventure with Ancient Steppe Legends

Burabay State National Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in northern Kazakhstan, draws visitors with its frozen lakes, forested mount

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Bulgaria's Bansko Transforms from Ski Resort to Digital Nomad Hub

Bansko is leveraging co-working spaces and lifestyle appeal to draw digital nomads, mitigating the economic threat of warming winters. The i

Brixen Water Light Festival 2026: Illuminating Peace in South Tyrol
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Brixen Water Light Festival 2026: Illuminating Peace in South Tyrol

The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 in South Tyrol runs until May 16, with 24 installations from 13 countries. The theme of peace is explor

Euronews Launches Dedicated 24/7 Travel Channel on YouTube
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Euronews Launches Dedicated 24/7 Travel Channel on YouTube

Euronews has launched a dedicated 24/7 travel channel on YouTube, streaming high-quality content from across Europe and beyond. The channel