By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Belgium's Charleroi Airport to Halt All Flights on Tuesday as Unions Strike
All flights at Brussels South Charleroi Airport will be cancelled on Tuesday due to a national strike by Belgium's three major unions. Bruss
Greece Unveils Spatial Framework to Curb Overtourism and Boost Sustainable Investment
Greece has introduced a new spatial framework to combat overtourism, dividing the country into five categories based on tourism pressure. Th
Sweden's Tourism Board Pitches the Country as a Doctor-Prescribed Antidote to Burnout
Visit Sweden's tongue-in-cheek campaign frames the country as a destination that could be prescribed by doctors for stress and burnout. The
Turkish Airlines Flight Evacuated After Landing Gear Fire in Kathmandu
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Kathmandu was evacuated after its landing gear caught fire during landing. All 277 passengers and
Valencia Region: Europe's Premier Destination for Elite Sport and Mediterranean Living
The Valencia region is emerging as a leading European sports tourism destination, with elite facilities, a record-breaking marathon, and a p
Liverpool and the North West: A 2026 Cultural Itinerary Beyond the Beatles
Liverpool launches a new Music Heritage Trail marking 60 years of its pop legacy. The city hosts a summer of live gigs, while the Royal Live
Europe's Record-Breaking Pedestrian Suspension Bridges: A New Era of Thrills
Europe is home to the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, including Hungary's Zemplén723 and the Czech Republic's Sky Bridge 721.
Urban Calmcations: How to Find Peace and Wellness in Europe's Cities
The calmcation trend focuses on nature, digital detox, and wellness practices. European cities offer parks, thermal baths, and saunas for a
Ryanair Shuts Thessaloniki Base Over Fraport Charges, Cuts Greek Winter Routes
Ryanair will close its Thessaloniki base for the 2026 winter season, withdrawing three aircraft and cutting 700,000 seats. The airline blame
EU Bans Airlines from Adding Fuel Surcharges After Ticket Purchase
The European Commission has clarified that airlines cannot impose fuel surcharges after a ticket is sold, rejecting Volotea's practice. High
EASA Warns of Safety Risks as Europe's Airlines Face Potential Jet Fuel Shift
EASA has issued guidelines warning that a shift from Jet A-1 to Jet A fuel, due to potential shortages from Middle East instability, could p
Dublin–Belfast Rail Journey to Fall Under Two Hours in €700 Million Upgrade
The Enterprise rail service between Dublin and Belfast will see journey times drop below two hours by 2028, thanks to a €698 million investm