By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Europe's 2026 Hidden Gems: From Croatian Truffle Towns to Italian Lake Islands
Europe's hidden gems for 2026 include truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia and serene Italian lake islands. These destinations offer
Europe's Ice Cream Preferences Shift: Vanilla Dethroned by Chocolate and Fruit Flavors
Vanilla is no longer Europe's top ice cream flavor, as chocolate and fruit varieties gain popularity. Italy consumes the most ice cream per
Portugal Bolsters Lisbon Airport Security with 48 Extra Officers Amid EES Delays
Portugal is sending 48 more police officers to Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport starting Friday to address persistent queues at border cont
24 Hours in Prizren: Kosovo's Cultural Capital Beckons
Kosovo remains one of Europe's least-visited countries, but its cultural capital Prizren offers a rich day trip. Explore Ottoman-era mosques
Portugal Deploys 48 Extra Border Police to Lisbon Airport Amid EES Delays
Portugal is deploying 48 extra police officers to Lisbon airport from Friday to address persistent queues at border control. The delays are
Greece vs Türkiye: Which Offers Better Value for European Holidaymakers in 2026?
Türkiye remains a bargain for all-inclusive breaks, but rising inflation has pushed some Turkish tourists to seek value in Greece. The Post
Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve Wins Top Astrotourism Award
The Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal's Alentejo has been named best in the Tourism Experience category at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Award
Machu Picchu's Overtourism Crisis: A Global Heritage Site Under Strain
Tourists at Machu Picchu face overcrowding, long queues, and unreliable transport. The New7Wonders foundation has offered to work with Peruv
EU's 'One Ticket, One Journey' Plan Aims to Make Rail Booking as Seamless as Flying
The European Commission has proposed a 'one journey, one ticket' system to simplify cross-border rail booking. The plan seeks to match the e
Cyprus-Lebanon Ferry Service to Launch June 9, Offering Affordable Eastern Mediterranean Travel
The Cedar Waves ferry will connect Jounieh, Lebanon, with Larnaca, Cyprus, in under four hours. Fares start at €88, undercutting typical fli
Top European Destinations for a First Couples' Holiday, According to New Index
Lake Garda tops the Couples' Holiday Success index, scoring perfectly for bonding and sleep comfort. Other top European picks include Bled i
Budapest Braces for Historic Champions League Final as 200,000 Fans Descend
Budapest's Puskás Aréna will host the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. An estimated 200,000