By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Budapest Braces for Historic Champions League Final as 200,000 Fans Descend
Budapest's Puskás Aréna will host the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. An estimated 200,000
Praia de Monte Clérigo in Portugal's Algarve Tops European Beach Ranking for 2026
Praia de Monte Clérigo on Portugal's Costa Vicentina has been named the best beach in Europe for 2026 by European Best Destinations. The ran
Frankfurt Airport's New Sky Line Shuttle Grounded Weeks After Launch
The new Sky Line train at Frankfurt Airport has been suspended for technical inspections only weeks after its launch. Passengers must now us
Frankfurt Airport's New Sky Line Train Suspended Just Weeks After Launch
The Sky Line train at Frankfurt Airport, opened just a month ago, is out of service for technical inspections. Passengers must now rely on s
EU Proposes Single Ticket to Simplify Cross-Border Rail Booking
The European Commission's 'One Journey, One Ticket, Full Rights' proposal targets fragmented cross-border rail booking. It would allow passe
Sofia's Craft Beer Scene: A Guide to the Best Breweries and Bars
Bulgaria ranks 14th globally in beer consumption per capita. Sofia's craft beer scene offers diverse options, from High Five Taproom to Nosf
From Cocoon to Cloth: The Living Craft of Silk Production in Central Asia
Silk production in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and beyond remains a manual, step-by-step craft. From cocoon processing to weaving and design
Lumo Launches Budget Rail Service from London to Stirling, Fares from £29.90
Lumo has launched a new budget rail service from London Euston to Stirling, with fares from £29.90. The route calls at 12 stations including
Budget Summer Travel in Europe: Expert Tips to Stretch Your Euros
Europeans remain determined to travel this summer despite economic pressures. Experts recommend package holidays, train travel, and low-cost
Why Budget Airlines Slash Fares Amid Middle East Conflict
Budget carriers are reducing intra-European ticket prices by 10–30% to stimulate demand despite soaring fuel costs. Fuel hedging agreements
Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for Tourists from 18 European Nations
Sri Lanka has eliminated visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries, including 18 European nations. The 30-day visa is free but requ
Italy's Antitrust Watchdog Probes EasyJet Over Misleading Baggage Pricing
Italy's competition authority has opened a formal investigation into EasyJet over claims its booking system misled passengers on baggage cos