By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
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
Europe's Best and Worst Airports Ranked: Bodø Tops, Manchester Flops
AirHelp's 2026 ranking places Bodø Airport in Norway as Europe's best, with an on-time performance of 87%. Manchester Airport ranks among th
Dua Lipa and Charli XCX Weddings Drive Surge in Sicily Travel Searches
Sicily has become a top travel search after Dua Lipa and Charli XCX held weddings there. Google searches for the island surged 94% in Italy,
Sardinia's Beach Access Rules: Towel Bans, Booking Fees, and Fines Up to €3,500
Sardinia limits beach access with booking systems and entry fees. Towel bans and time limits apply at several locations. Fines up to €3,500
Icelandair Crowns Parisian as World's Worst Photographer in $50,000 Campaign
Blanche Mortemard from Paris has been named the world's worst photographer by Icelandair, beating 127,642 applicants. She will receive $50,0
Global Peace Index 2026: Europe Dominates Top Ten Safest Destinations
The Global Peace Index 2026 ranks Iceland, Denmark, and Ireland as the world's most peaceful countries. Europe claims seven of the top ten s
Global Instability Drives Spain Toward 100 Million Annual Tourists
International tourist arrivals in Spain rose 5.2% in April, reaching 26.5 million in the first four months of 2026. The industry now expects
Geopolitical Turmoil Drives Spain's Tourism Toward 100 Million Visitors
Spain received 9.1 million international tourists in April 2026, a 5.2% increase from the previous year. The first four months saw 26.5 mill
Best European Hiking Trails for Summer: From Polish Tatras to English Castles
AllTrails highlights the best European hiking destinations for summer 2026, including Poland's Tatra Mountains, Slovenia's Julian Alps, and
Wizz Air to Equip Fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi by 2027, Budget Rivals Hold Off
Wizz Air will roll out Starlink satellite internet across its entire fleet starting in 2027. The Hungarian low-cost carrier joins a growing
Paraguay, Palau, Uzbekistan: Why Offbeat Destinations Are Booming in 2026
International tourist arrivals grew 2% in Q1 2026, reaching 307 million. Paraguay, Palau, and Uzbekistan saw arrivals surge over 37%, while