By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Wild Boars Raid Beachgoers' Picnics at Portugal's Portinho da Arrábida
Wild boars are approaching beach towels and snatching food at Portinho da Arrábida in Portugal. Local authorities advise visitors to secure
Rome Airports Threaten to Halt EU Border System Over Summer Travel Chaos Fears
Rome's airports are considering suspending the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES) over fears of severe delays this summer. Officials cite insu
Barcelona Proposes €30 Daily Tax on Short-Stay Cruise Passengers
Barcelona's city council proposes raising the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers to €30 per day for stays under 12 hours. The measure ta
WeRoad's Fabio Bin: Group Travel as a Cure for Europe's Loneliness Crisis
WeRoad co-founder Fabio Bin believes group travel can address Europe's loneliness epidemic. Shortlisted for European CMO of the Year, he bui
Europe's Cleanest Lakes for Safe Summer Swimming: From the Italian Alps to Hungary
A European Environment Agency report highlights lakes with 'excellent' water quality for swimming. Top spots include Lago di Braies in Italy
Alentejo Emerges as Portugal's New Luxury Travel Destination
Portugal's Alentejo region is experiencing a surge in luxury hotel openings, from Comporta's beachfront resorts to Évora's historic boutique
European Summer Travel in 2026: Short Breaks, Family Trips, and Coolcations Lead the Way
Trip.com data reveals that European summer travel in 2026 is shifting toward short breaks and family holidays. Coolcations—trips to cooler c
Blue Mind and Local Culture: Why Mediterranean Travel Is Evolving Beyond Sunbathing
The classic beach holiday is giving way to deeper travel experiences in the Mediterranean. Visitors now seek 'blue mind' wellness benefits f
AmaWaterways to Launch Europe's Largest River Cruise Ship on the Danube in 2027
AmaWaterways will launch the AmaRudi, Europe's largest river cruise ship, on the Danube in April 2027. The double-width vessel accommodates
Seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo Demonstrates Daily Tooth-Brushing Routine
A seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo in Hungary brushes its teeth in the Arctic Ice World exhibit. The routine is part of daily care and animal enrichm
Paris Heatwave Forces Eiffel Tower Closure, Disrupts Tourism
The Eiffel Tower and Louvre shut early as a heatwave grips Paris. Tourists faced disappointment amid record temperatures. The closures under
Kolsai Lakes: Kazakhstan's Alpine Gem Draws Ecotourists to the Tian Shan
Kolsai Lakes National Park in Kazakhstan's Tian Shan mountains is a premier ecotourism destination. The park features three pristine alpine