By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Visa Destinations Launches Travel Perks Across London, Paris, and Italy
Visa Destinations is live in 10 global locations, including three European destinations. Cardholders can access exclusive offers on dining,
St. Bernard Rescue Dogs Still Patrol the Swiss Alps as Barryland Marks First Year
The Barry Foundation cares for 32 St. Bernard dogs at the Great St. Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Barryland, the world's only th
Rome's Colosseum Offers Water Spray Relief as Tourists Face 40°C Heatwave
Tourists at Rome's Colosseum are being cooled with water spray and bottled water as temperatures approach 40°C. Civil protection teams have
Hyatt, IHG, and Dior Spa Expand Luxury Offerings Across Italy
Hyatt plans three new Italian properties, including a Regency near Rome's Termini station and a Thompson near the Colosseum. IHG adds four h
La Rioja Wine Battle: Thousands Drench in Tradition at Haro Festival
Thousands of revelers converged on Haro, La Rioja, for the iconic Batalla del Vino. Participants drenched each other in wine, danced, and cl
SAS Orders Up to 40 Airbus Widebody Jets in €8.75 Billion Recovery Bet
SAS has ordered up to 40 Airbus A330 widebody jets worth €8.75 billion at list prices. The deal marks a dramatic turnaround for the carrier,
Banyan Tree Opens First European Resort on Restored Fortress in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor
Banyan Tree has opened its first European resort on Mamula Island in Montenegro's Bay of Kotor. The property transforms a 19th-century fortr
Screen Tourism Forecast 2026: Greece, Spain, and South Korea Lead Set-Jetting Surge
The Screen Tourism Forecast Index 2026 predicts South Korea, Spain, and Greece will see major visitor surges from shows like All of Us Are D
Swiss First Class Passengers Get Gourmet Hot Dog from Winterthur's Frau Hund
Swiss First passengers can now order a 'Bastardo' hot dog from Winterthur-based Frau Hund until September 2026. The gourmet version includes
Copenhagen, Lisbon, Vienna Top Monocle's 2026 European Liveability Ranking
Copenhagen tops Monocle's 2026 liveability ranking for European cities, praised for cycling and a new political agenda. Lisbon follows with
Liguria's Luxury Coast: From Sanremo to Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera's Finest Escapes
Searches for Italian Riviera towns have surged over 5,000% as travellers seek Mediterranean elegance. From Sanremo's historic casino to Port
Lisbon's Strawberry Moon Draws Crowds to Tagus River Viewpoints
The strawberry moon illuminated Lisbon on Monday night, attracting crowds to viewpoints along the Tagus River. Named after the wild strawber