By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Lake Tuzkan: Uzbekistan's desert oasis draws tourists and investment
Lake Tuzkan, part of the Aydar-Arnasay system, offers fishing, wellness, and recreation in Uzbekistan's desert. New airport and railway aim
Norwegian Cruise Line tops 2026 World Cruise Awards as Lisbon shines
Norwegian Cruise Line has been named the world's best cruise line for 2026 at the World Cruise Awards in Jamaica. Lisbon was the only Europe
Europe's top city breaks for 2027: Sofia leads, Lisbon and Copenhagen follow
Sofia has been named Europe's best city break for 2027, according to a new ranking by European Best Destinations. Lisbon, Copenhagen, Cannes
Expedia's 2027 top destinations list includes just two European picks
Expedia's 2027 list of top destinations includes only two European locations: Perugia in Italy and Chichester in the UK. South Lake Tahoe to
Lufthansa Group expands Japan routes with Nagoya return and daily Narita service
Lufthansa Group will increase Japan flights to up to 50 per week from summer 2027, resuming Frankfurt-Nagoya and adding daily Frankfurt-Nari
New winter stays in Finnish Lapland: glass igloos, sky villas and more
Finnish Lapland is expanding its winter accommodation with glass igloos, sky villas and boutique suites. New openings for 2026-27 range from
How cruise tourism can help Europe protect local identity
Cruise tourism, when managed well, can help protect local identity by spreading visitor flows to lesser-known destinations. Examples from Gr
Ryanair and easyJet unveil 47 new routes for summer 2027
Ryanair has revealed 29 new routes for summer 2027, while easyJet has added 18 from UK airports. The new services span Italy, Greece, Spain,
A Scottish island for €414,000: the catch is total isolation
Hildasay Island, off the west coast of Shetland, is on the market for £350,000 (€414,000). The 110-hectare island offers a traditional stone
Pilgra-merch: how souvenir shopping became a travel status symbol
Skyscanner's latest report highlights 'pilgra-merch', where travellers seek out destination-specific items like grocery totes and hotel caps
US rail bicentennial in 2027: Rockies, Route 66 and carriage hotels
The United States will mark 200 years of commercial rail travel on 28 February 2027. Brand USA is promoting long-distance routes such as the
Travellers' top European Christmas markets for 2026
Craiova in Romania tops the 2026 ranking of Europe's best Christmas markets, voted by over 800,000 travellers. Zurich, Riga, Lisbon and Debr