By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Kniepsand: Europe's Largest Beach Lies on Germany's North Sea Coast
Kniepsand, a 15-kilometre sandbank on the North Frisian island of Amrum, spans 10 square kilometres—equivalent to 1,400 football pitches. It
From KLM Houses to Lufthansa Ducks: Europe's Most Coveted Airline Collectibles
KLM's Delft Blue miniature houses, Lufthansa's rubber ducks, and Virgin Atlantic's salt and pepper shakers are among Europe's most prized ai
Italian Police Halt Star-Studded Party on Stromboli Over Wednesday Music Ban
Italian police ended a wrap party for Alice Rohrwacher's film 'Three Incestuous Sisters' on Stromboli, citing a Wednesday music ban. The eve
Scottish Butcher Campaigns to Legalise Haggis in US Ahead of World Cup
Simon Howie Butchers is petitioning the US to legalise haggis, banned since 1979 due to sheep lung content. The campaign coincides with Scot
EU Air Connectivity Stalls in 2025 as Costs and Regulation Bite, IATA Warns
EU air connectivity effectively flatlined in 2025, with a net gain of only 154 routes. IATA blames high costs, regulatory burdens, and unres
Portugal Faces Travel Disruption as Nationwide Strike Looms in June
A nationwide strike in Portugal on June 3 could disrupt up to 500 flights and public transport, including Lisbon Metro. Cabin crew, rail wor
Portuguese Travel Ambitions High for 2026, but Costs and Security Concerns Loom
82% of Portuguese intend to travel in 2026, second only to the UK. Yet 49% cite financial limits, and Portugal leads Europe in inflation-rel
Crete Named Top Global Dining Destination for 2026 by National Geographic
Crete has been named one of the world's top dining destinations for 2026 by National Geographic. The island is also an official European Reg
British Climber Kenton Cool Summits Everest for Record 20th Time
British climber Kenton Cool has scaled Mount Everest for a 20th time, extending his record for most summits by a non-Sherpa. Two Indian clim
Expert-Recommended Accessible Adventures Across Europe
From the accessible mountain trails of the Cairngorms to the tactile museums of Berlin, Europe offers a growing number of destinations desig
EasyJet Losses Widen as Iran Conflict Drives Fuel Costs and Weakens Summer Bookings
EasyJet's first-half losses increased by 27% to £377 million, driven by an 80% surge in European jet fuel costs linked to the Iran war. The
How to Explore Europe's Most Crowded Cities Responsibly with Intrepid's New Day Trips
Intrepid Travel's new 'uncommon day trips' in Barcelona, Venice, and Paris limit groups to 12 people and explore off-the-beaten-path areas.