By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Industrial Tourism: Europe's Answer to Overtourism in Historic Cities
The IndusTour project connects six European regions to promote tourism at industrial sites, from car factories to 17th-century mills. The in
Industrial Tourism Gains Ground Across Europe as Travelers Seek Authentic Experiences
Industrial tourism is emerging across Europe, drawing visitors to factories and industrial heritage sites. The trend responds to a demand fo
Hilton Opens First Cave Hotel in Cappadocia Near Ortahisar Castle
Hilton's Curio Collection has opened Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia, its first cave hotel, next to Ortahisar Castle. The 36-room property feat
Four European Cities Rank Among World's Top Ten for Food in 2026
Time Out's 2026 ranking of the world's best food cities places London, Barcelona, Athens, and Lisbon in the top ten. The list is based on su
Dua Lipa's European Travel Picks: From Paris Date Nights to Prishtina Gems
Dua Lipa has partnered with Google Maps to release 12 curated lists of her favorite European spots. The recommendations span Paris, London,
World's Most Traveled Gather in Portugal: 103 Grandmasters Who Have Visited Every UN Country
The Most Traveled People (MTP) community held a gathering in Azeitão, Portugal, with around 200 attendees. Half of them have visited every U
Belgium Travel Guide: Expert Tips on Castles, Cuisine, and Hidden Gems
Belgium expert Angela Dansby reveals her top travel tips for the country, including attractions to see and the food and drink to try. From c
Rome Ice Cream Receipt Sparks Debate on Tourist Pricing
A US tourist couple was charged €44 for two ice creams at a Rome gelateria near Piazza Navona. The receipt showed extra charges for toppings
Germany's 70 km Nazi-Era Autobahn Ruin: A Monument to Propaganda
Route 46, stretching 70 km between Bad Hersfeld and Würzburg, is Germany's longest officially registered motorway ruin. Built from 1937 but
River Cruises Surge Across Europe, Straining Infrastructure on the Rhine
European river cruises reached 1.39 million passengers and €3.5 billion in ticket revenue in 2024. The Rhine remains the top route, but infr
Baltic Sea's Largest Hotel Opens in Poland, But Only 500 of 1,240 Rooms Ready
The largest hotel on the Baltic Sea opens next Wednesday in Pobierowo, Poland, with 1,240 rooms across 13 floors. Only 500 rooms are complet
Baltic Sea's Largest Hotel Opens in Poland, But Only 500 of 1,240 Rooms Ready
The Baltic Sea's largest hotel, a 13-floor, 1,240-room mega-hotel in Świnoujście, Poland, has opened but with only 500 rooms ready. Construc