By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Winter escapes: 10 European destinations for sun, snow, and quiet cities
Europe's winter travel guide highlights ten destinations ranging from sun-soaked Canary Islands to snow-covered Bavarian Alps. Off-season tr
Riga vs Tallinn: Which Baltic capital suits your summer escape?
Riga impresses with Art Nouveau and vast markets; Tallinn charms with a compact medieval core and modern tech vibe. Both offer UNESCO histor
New live map tracks trains across France, Spain and Belgium
TrainTracker24 lets users follow rail traffic live across France, Spain and Belgium. It shows delays, cancellations and station facilities.
2027 solar eclipse drives Andalusian accommodation prices to €33,129 a night
A villa in El Palmar is listed at €33,129 for one night during the August 2027 eclipse. Prices in Tarifa reach €13,260 per night. Bookings a
London-to-Europe rail services could run every 15 minutes by 2030
High-speed rail from London to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam could see departures every 15 minutes by 2030. Eurostar faces new rivals like
La Tomatina 2026: Buñol's streets turn red as 20,000 join tomato battle
Around 20,000 people took part in Buñol's La Tomatina, with 165 tonnes of overripe tomatoes thrown in just over an hour. The festival, which
Alps rival Scandinavia as top active coolcation destinations
A new ranking of Europe's best active coolcations places France's Mont Blanc region first, with four Alpine destinations in the top 10. Scan
Nepal floods: essential guidance for European travellers
Severe flooding and landslides in Nepal have disrupted travel and left hundreds of tourists unaccounted for. European embassies have issued
Adults-only CASA METT opens in Sitges' historic Noucentista villas
CASA METT Sitges has opened in five restored Noucentista villas, offering 38 rooms and suites. The adults-only property sits 100 metres from
Gen Z and Millennials split on dream destinations, study finds
Adventure360 analyzed over 4,700 bookings to map generational travel preferences. Gen Z gravitates toward budget-friendly, viral destination
La Tomatina 2026: Buñol's streets run red as 20,000 join tomato battle
Around 20,000 revellers hurled more than 130 tonnes of tomatoes at each other in Buñol, near Valencia. The festival, held on the last Wednes
Bodrum and the Aegean Coast: A Journey Through History and Wellness
Bodrum blends ancient history with modern luxury along Türkiye's Aegean coast. From a Crusader castle to olive groves and wellness retreats,