By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Greece, Italy, and Malta Lead 2026 Surge in European Tourism Growth
International arrivals to Europe rose 5% in 2026, driven by Greece (+38.3%), Italy (+21.1%), and Malta (+16%). Travelers prioritize affordab
Ryanair Flight from Thessaloniki to Munich Forced to Land After Engine Failure Shatters Window
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Munich suffered a serious engine failure, with debris shattering a passenger window and injuring one p
Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region: A Central Asian Travel Destination with European Connections
Zhetysu in southeastern Kazakhstan offers deserts, mountains, and ancient Silk Road sites. Lake Alakol once hosted Soviet cosmonauts and Che
San Sebastián's Historic Cinema Reborn as a Boutique Hotel
The Palacio Bellas Artes, a 1914 Beaux Arts building that housed one of Spain's earliest cinemas, has reopened as an 81-key hotel. Guests en
Airlines Expand European Networks with New Routes for Autumn and Winter 2026
Airlines are adding dozens of new routes to and from Europe for autumn and winter 2026. Air Canada will fly non-stop to Tenerife, while easy
On Croatia's Rab Island, Ancient Architecture and Daily Rhythms Offer a Blueprint for Beating the Heat
On the Croatian island of Rab, traditional stone houses and narrow shaded streets provide natural cooling without air conditioning. Locals h
Fourth San Fermín Bull Run in Pamplona Leaves Nine Injured
Nine participants were injured in the fourth bull run of the San Fermín festival in Pamplona. The event, known for its speed and danger, saw
Tuscan Estate with Vineyard and Golf Club Named Best Hotel in Europe
Castiglion del Bosco, a Rosewood Hotel in Tuscany, has been named the best hotel in Europe by Travel + Leisure readers. The 900-year-old est
WTTC Launches Global Search for Seven Contemporary Wonders of the World
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched a year-long campaign to identify seven contemporary wonders. Nominations are open for
Brussels Airlines Paints Plane in Belgian Colors for Spain Routes Ahead of World Cup Clash
Brussels Airlines is operating a specially painted A320 on routes to Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, and Alicante ahead of Belgium's World Cup qu
Sweden's Unvisited Map Points to Remote Nature Spots Away from Crowds
Haglöfs has created a map of 24 remote locations in Sweden using mobile network data and satellite imagery. The project aims to ease pressur
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project: A Luxury Destination Beyond the Maldives
Saudi Arabia is developing a vast luxury destination on its Red Sea coast, featuring over 90 islands, mountains, and deserts. The project em