By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Prix Versailles 2026: Five European Restaurants Win for Design Excellence
The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have selected five European venues as among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 20
Freedom Ship: A Mile-Long Floating City Could Redefine Ocean Travel
The Freedom Ship, a mile-long floating city for up to 80,000 residents and visitors, is proposed to continuously circle the globe. It would
Vilnius Hosts Three-Day Pink Soup Festival with Over 100,000 Expected
More than 100,000 people are expected at Vilnius's Pink Soup Festival, a three-day event honoring Lithuania's cold beet soup. The celebratio
Belgrade Unveiled: A Grand Voyager's Journey Through History, Architecture, and River Life
Lilly Douse discovers Belgrade's contrasts, from Kalemegdan Fortress to Brutalist New Belgrade. She samples traditional ćevapi, drives a cla
Off-Grid Scottish Island with Cabin Hits Auction at €405,000
Mullagrach Island, an 88-acre private island in Scotland's remote Summer Isles, is up for auction with a guide price of £350,000 (€405,000).
2026 World Cup Set to Boost North American Tourism, Canada Leads Growth
The World Travel & Tourism Council forecasts a 6.4% rise in Canada's tourism GDP from the 2026 World Cup, outpacing Mexico and the US. The t
Europe's Holiday Rental Price Divide: Balkans Under €40, Monaco and Iceland Over €200
AirDNA data shows North Macedonia is Europe's cheapest holiday rental market at €39.81 per night. At the other extreme, Reykjavík averages €
San Francisco Bay Area 2026 World Cup Guide: European Teams, Fixtures, and Travel Tips
Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara will host six World Cup matches, including five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash. European teams like
Pope Leo XIV's Spain Visit: €25M Cost, €150M Economic Boost
Pope Leo XIV's visit to Spain is projected to cost €25 million but generate €150 million in economic activity. The trip spans Madrid, Barcel
Luxury cruise and rail combos gain traction as travelers embrace slow tourism across Europe
Travelers are swapping flights for hybrid cruise-and-rail holidays that combine scenic train routes with Mediterranean cruises. New packages
Ankara's Ancient Roots and Modern Ambitions as Turkic World Capital
Ankara has been named the 2026 Tourism Capital of the Turkic world, highlighting its role as a bridge between East and West. The city's anci
US and UK Lift Cyprus Travel Warnings, Restoring Tourism Confidence
The US has restored Cyprus to Level 1 travel advisory, while the UK has withdrawn emergency warnings linked to Middle East tensions. The cha