By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Andros Routes: How Hiking Trails Transformed a Greek Island's Tourism
Andros Routes, launched in 2010, created a 240 km trail network that extends the tourist season into spring and autumn. The initiative, led
The Dean Munich Opens in Westend, Expanding Irish Hotel Brand's German Presence
The Dean Munich has opened in the city's Westend neighbourhood, marking the Irish brand's second property in Germany. The 281-room boutique
San Fermín 2026 Kicks Off in Pamplona with First Bull Run of the Festival
The first bull run of San Fermín 2026 took place in Pamplona, with six bulls charging through the city's historic streets. Thousands of part
Les Lindarets: The French Alpine Village Where Goats Rule the Streets
Les Lindarets, a small village in the French Alps, is known for goats roaming freely through its streets. Tourists flock to feed and interac
Croatian Sand Sculpture Festival Transforms Rab Beach into Marine Life Exhibition
The Festival of Sand Sculptures on Croatia's Rab island features large-scale sand artworks of marine life. Artists transform the beach into
South Aegean Islands Bid for 2028 World Region of Gastronomy Title
The South Aegean region has officially bid for the 2028 World Region of Gastronomy title, becoming the first Greek region to seek this globa
Italy Leads European Tourism in 2026: Calabria and Sardinia See Surge
Italy is the most visited European destination in 2026, with arrivals up 4.43% in the first half. Calabria leads growth at +10.54%, while Sa
Catania Airport Halts Operations as Mount Etna Erupts with Ash Cloud
Catania Airport has suspended all departures and arrivals due to ash emissions from Mount Etna. Flights are grounded until at least 6 pm CES
Vilnius TV Tower's Revolving Restaurant Reopens with High-Altitude Wine Selection
The Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius' TV Tower has reopened after renovations. It rotates 360 degrees per hour and serves only wines from vin
Greece Reports Drop in Flight Delays for June Despite Eurocontrol Data
Greece's Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority reports a 31.77% reduction in total delays at Athens International Airport in June 2026. The auth
San Fermín 2026 Begins with Rocket Launch as Pamplona Welcomes Festival Crowds
Pamplona launched San Fermín 2026 with the traditional chupinazo rocket on Monday, drawing thousands to the Town Hall Square. The nine-day f
Nearly Half of European Travellers Plan 'Skillidays' This Summer, Mastercard Survey Finds
Almost half of European travellers intend to learn a new skill during their summer holidays, according to a Mastercard survey. Gen Z travell