By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Waldorf Astoria to Open in London's Admiralty Arch in Autumn 2026
Admiralty Arch, a Grade I-listed landmark on The Mall, will open as the Waldorf Astoria London in autumn 2026. The hotel features 114 rooms
Seven Hills, Seven Local Secrets: A Lisbon Guide Beyond the Tourist Trail
Lisbon's iconic landmarks are often overcrowded. Locals share seven alternative experiences, one for each of the city's seven hills, from an
Esquire Hall of Fame Honors Nine Iconic European Hotels
Esquire's new Hotel Hall of Fame recognizes 21 hotels worldwide, with nine European properties making the cut. The list honors enduring icon
YOTEL Hotels Launch 'Anti-Appy Hour' to Curb Guest Phone Use
YOTEL hotels are rolling out an 'anti-appy hour' at properties in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London City, and Manchester. Guests tap a B
Electric Hydrofoil Fleet to Transform Maldives Island Transfers
Navier and JIH Global Investment plan to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats in the Maldives. The $100 million project aims to create
World Cup 2026: Scottish Fans Lead European Surge in North America
Scottish fans have flooded East Coast host cities, with flight bookings from the UK surging 1,000% year-on-year. German supporters booked ti
Europe's Top 'Coolcation' Destinations for 2026: Iceland, Finland, Norway Lead New Index
Iceland tops the Summer Heat Escape Index with a score of 83.81, thanks to cool August temperatures and low population density. Finland, Nor
Romania Restarts Direct Summer Trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia, and Varna
Romania's national rail operator CFR Călători has restarted direct summer trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia, and Varna. Services run
Central Asia's First Paragliding World Cup Takes Flight in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region hosted Central Asia's first Paragliding World Cup, with 150 pilots from 33 countries. The event highlights the c
Iceland and Luxembourg Top Europe's Most Welcoming Destinations for Expats
Iceland scores highest globally for expat welcome, with an 84.2% foreign-born employment rate. Luxembourg's high migrant population makes se
Hellenic Seaplanes Launches Greece-Albania Routes, Eyes Mediterranean Network
Hellenic Seaplanes has launched the first seaplane flights between Greece and Albania, linking Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec. The company
Ankara's Cultural Renaissance: A Year of Exhibitions and Events in the Turkic World Tourism Capital
Ankara has been named the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, highlighting its cultural routes and UNESCO sites. The city offers over 20 muse