By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
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
EU Unveils Single Ticket to End Cross-Border Rail Booking Chaos
The European Commission has announced a single-ticket system for cross-border rail travel, allowing passengers to book multi-operator journe
Iran Conflict Drives German Holidaymakers to North Sea and Baltic Coasts
Germany's tourism commissioner expects increased bookings on the North Sea and Baltic coasts due to the Iran conflict. Nearly 20% of Germans
Turkish Tourists Flock to Greece as Inflation Shifts Aegean Travel Patterns
Turkish tourist arrivals in Greece have tripled in four years, exceeding 1.5 million in 2025, as inflation makes Turkey more expensive for v
Marriott Bonvoy Launches Home Collection Inspired by European Hotel Designs
Marriott Bonvoy has launched a design shop featuring furniture and decor from its luxury hotel brands. The collection includes pieces inspir
Brockworth's Cheese Rolling Draws International Crowds to Gloucestershire
On 25 May, Brockworth hosted its famous cheese rolling event, drawing crowds from across Europe. Runners chased a Double Gloucester wheel do
Switzerland Tops Global Immigration Index for 2026: Europe Dominates Rankings
Switzerland has been named the world's best country to move to in 2026, according to Remitly's Immigration Index. European nations claim fou
Three Top French Hotels Stripped of Coveted Palace Status
Three of France's most luxurious hotels have lost their palace designation after a review by the Palace Commission. The Park Hyatt Paris-Ven
EU Proposes Single-Ticket System to Boost Cross-Border Rail Travel
The European Commission proposes a single-ticket system for cross-border rail journeys. The initiative aims to address booking complexities
Prague Airport Wins Overall Prize at Routes Europe 2026 Awards in Rimini
Prague Airport won the overall award at Routes Europe 2026, held in Rimini, Italy. It also took first place in the 5–20 million passenger ca
EU Single-Ticket Plan Aims to Simplify Cross-Border Rail Bookings
The EU Commission's new Passenger Package would allow passengers to book a single ticket for multi-leg journeys across different rail operat
Sarajevo Tops 2026 List of Europe's Cheapest City Breaks, Oslo Most Expensive
Sarajevo is named Europe's best-value city break for 2026, costing €287 for a basket of 12 tourist items. Eastern European cities claim eigh