By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
IATA Urges Airlines to Consider Locking Overhead Bins to Speed Evacuations
IATA's new campaign targets passengers who delay evacuations by retrieving cabin baggage. A poll shows only 61% of travellers know to leave
Europe's Most Stressful Roads for Novice Drivers: Poland Tops the List
Poland ranks as the most stressful country for novice drivers in Europe, scoring 99.43 out of 100. The Czech Republic, Romania, Greece, and
Alton Towers Tops List of Most Disappointing Tourist Attractions Again
Alton Towers in Staffordshire is named the world's most disappointing tourist attraction for the second year, with 38.2% of reviews negative
EU Air Safety List Updated: 154 Airlines Banned from European Skies
The EU Air Safety List has been updated to include 154 airlines banned from European airspace. Air Express Algeria was added due to serious
Germany's Priciest Hotel Suites: From €8,000 to €53,000 a Night
Munich hosts four of Germany's seven most expensive hotel suites, with the Ludwig Suite at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski topping the lis
Nobu Hotel Madrid Opens in September with Tri-Level Restaurant
Nobu Hotel Madrid opens in September with 50 design-led rooms and a three-storey restaurant. The property, located in Las Cortes, offers sky
Forbes Names 13 European Hotel Bars Among World's Best for 2026
Forbes Travel Guide has released its second annual Hotel Star Bars list, featuring 37 bars across 18 countries. Europe claims 13 spots, with
EU Border Biometric System May Take Two Years to Stabilise, Frontex Official Warns
The EU's biometric border system, EES, launched two months ago, is still causing long queues and confusion. A Frontex official warns it may
Zannier Hotels Opens Bioresonance Wellness Retreat on Bendor Island
Zannier Hotels has opened Zannier Île de Bendor, a 93-key private island retreat off Bandol, France. The retreat uses bioresonance technolog
Lombardy's 500-Year-Old Leonardo Ferry Returns to Daily Service
A 500-year-old ferry designed by Leonardo da Vinci has resumed daily service on the River Adda in Lombardy. The engine-less craft, powered s
Europe's Most Unusual Hotels: Cranes, Castles, and Glass Igloos
Tripadvisor has named its Best of the Best Hotels for 2026, with several European properties offering truly unique stays. Highlights include
El Niño Set to Disrupt European Summer Travel with Heat and Storms
The World Meteorological Organisation predicts an 80% chance of El Niño developing this summer, bringing heatwaves and storms. European trav