By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Jet Fuel Crisis: How to Reach Spain Without Flying as Airfares Surge
Rising jet fuel costs from the Hormuz crisis are pushing up airfares. Spain's rail connectivity remains limited, but ferries, buses, and ele
Canada Offers Free National Park Entry This Summer, Discounts on Camping
Parks Canada is waiving entry fees at all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas from 19 June to 7 September. Visitor
EU Proposes Single-Ticket System for Cross-Border Rail Travel
The European Commission has proposed a passenger package that allows single-ticket bookings across multiple rail operators. Passengers will
Four Seasons Opens Cliffside Resort on Mykonos with Private Beach
The Four Seasons Hotel Mykonos opens June 26 on Kalo Livadi Bay, offering 94 cliffside rooms with sea views and private plunge pools. The re
Prix Versailles 2026: Seven European Hotels Among World's Most Beautiful
Seven European hotels have been named to the Prix Versailles 2026 list of the world's most beautiful. The properties range from a neo-renais
Eight European Destinations to Beat the Summer Crowds, According to Skyscanner
Skyscanner has identified eight European destinations with the lowest search interest for summer 2025, offering alternatives to overtouriste
Summer Airfares Drop on Key European Routes Despite Fuel Cost Pressures
Ticket prices on popular European routes have dropped by up to 44%, according to Google Flights data. The European Commission warns airlines
Top Solo Adventure Destinations in Europe for 2025: From the Azores to the Dolomites
Italy's Dolomites offer via ferratas and hut-to-hut hiking. Portugal's Azores and Madeira provide whale watching and canyoning. Spain's hidd
Hamburg Harbour Celebrates 837 Years with 250-Ship Maritime Parade
Around 250 ships participated in a maritime parade for Hamburg harbour's 837th anniversary. The event featured historic sailing vessels and
Uber and Click&Boat Launch App-Based Boat Rentals Across European Coastal Cities
Uber and Click&Boat are piloting a boat rental service in 23 coastal cities across Portugal, France, Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Users can bo
Brussels Airlines Maintains Schedule for Now Despite Middle East Fuel Risks
Brussels Airlines has no immediate plans to cancel flights despite Middle East tensions affecting fuel supplies. The carrier has hedged 80%
From Hushpitality to Inheritourism: The 2026 Travel Trends Reshaping European Journeys
Nearly half of travelers would add extra days before family vacations for solitude. Two-thirds say hotel choices are shaped by childhood tri