By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
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
Pre-Flight Pints: Ryanair CEO Calls for Two-Drink Limit at European Airports
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has renewed calls for a two-drink limit at airport bars, citing nearly daily flight diversions due to intoxicate
Cyprus Tourism Drops 30-40% Amid Middle East Tensions, But Recovery Signs Emerge
Tourist traffic in Cyprus dropped 30-40% in April and early May, driven by the war in Iran. Ayia Napa businesses report a stark contrast to
Berlin's Tourist Decline: Rubbish, Transport Woes, and Club Closures
Berlin recorded 29.4 million overnight stays in 2025, down nearly 15% from the 2019 peak. Visitors complain about illegal dumping, train can
Africa Emerges as Fastest-Growing Tourism Region, Challenging Europe and Asia
Africa welcomed more than 80 million tourists in 2025, an 8% increase from the previous year. Spending grew 5%, outpacing mature markets lik
Budapest Travel Guide for the 2026 Champions League Final
Budapest hosts the 2026 Champions League final on 30 May. This guide covers the Puskás Aréna, fan zones, sports bars, and cultural highlight
Kraków: A Practical Guide to Europe's Best Leisure Destination
Kraków has been named Europe's best leisure destination by Global Traveler magazine, beating Seville, Porto, and Lisbon. The Polish city off
Nobu Expands into English Countryside with Rutland Retreat
Nobu Hospitality is opening its first rural retreat in the UK, located in Rutland. The project includes a hotel, spa, restaurant, and brande
German Tourist Wins €900 Payout After Sunbed Dispute on Kos Holiday
A German tourist won €986.70 compensation after his family's Greek holiday on Kos was marred by guests reserving sun loungers with towels be
Airport Etiquette: Survey Reveals Europe's Most Annoying Travel Habits
Opodo surveyed 9,000 travellers globally on airport etiquette. Queue-jumping tops the list of irritants, while boarding styles range from 's
Waldorf Astoria Opens in Morocco's Tallest Tower, Bringing Luxury to Rabat-Salé
The Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé has opened in the Mohammed VI Tower, Morocco's tallest building and Africa's third tallest. The hotel feature
Spain Sets Blue Flag Record with 794 Beaches and Marinas for 2026
Spain has secured a record 794 Blue Flags for 2026, including 677 beaches, 111 marinas, and 6 tourism boats. The Valencian Community leads w