By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Spain and Croatia Dominate Ranking of Europe's Best Islands for 2026
Tenerife tops the list of Europe's best islands for 2026, followed by La Palma and Madeira. Spain and Croatia dominate the top ten, with Ita
Lake District Launches €47 Unlimited Travel Pass for Car-Free Visitors
The Cumbria Travel Pass costs £40 (€47) for one day or £99 (€116) for three days. It covers trains, buses, and boats across the Lake Distric
New Paros Boutique Hotel Offers Private Pool or Jacuzzi in Every Room
The Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a new Hyatt property on the Greek island, has 50 rooms each with a private pool or Jacuzzi. The hotel is a
Stockholm in Summer: Archipelago Sunsets, Fika, and Wild Swimming
Stockholm offers long summer days with sunsets after 10 pm. A ferry ride takes you to Vaxholm for wild swimming. Fika culture and Swedish me
48 Hours in Plovdiv: Europe's Oldest Continuously Inhabited City
Plovdiv, Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city, offers Roman theatres, Ottoman mosques, and Bulgarian Revival architecture. This guide
Uzbekistan Shifts Focus from Tourist Numbers to Higher Spending and Longer Stays
Uzbekistan's tourist arrivals surged from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.68 million in 2025. Officials now prioritize visitor spending over shee
Extreme Weather, Conflicts, and Responsible Tourism Reshape European Travel in 2026
International tourist arrivals in OECD countries hit a record 847 million in 2025, but extreme weather and conflicts are reshaping travel pa
Tripadvisor AI Summaries Mask Food Poisoning and Harassment at Hotels, Which? Finds
Tripadvisor's AI-generated hotel summaries gloss over food poisoning outbreaks, hygiene failures, and sexual harassment, according to a Whic
Cyprus Deputy Minister Responds as Audit Reveals Only 23% of Tourist Accommodation Fully Licensed
Only 23% of Cyprus's tourist accommodation is fully licensed, with 55% operating without full legality. The Deputy Ministry of Tourism ackno
Swiss Furka Steam Railway Marks 100 Years of Alpine Service
The Furka steam railway, a historic Alpine line, marks 100 years since its first continuous journey in 1926. Volunteers have restored the 18
Aegean Restores Direct Flights Between Paphos and Athens After Hiatus
Aegean Airlines has resumed direct flights between Paphos and Athens after a multi-year gap. The service operates three times weekly, streng
Das Mühlwald Review: A South Tyrol Family Resort That Embraces Chaos
Das Mühlwald in South Tyrol is a resort built for families, offering space for toddlers to be messy and parents to unwind. With indoor play