By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Astana: Where Business Travel Meets Nomadic Culture and Modern Leisure
Astana welcomed over 1.6 million visitors in 2025, including 380,000 international travellers. The city hosts 1,000 events in 2026, from bus
French Staycations Surge as Geopolitical Fears and Inflation Reshape Summer Plans
A March 2026 Ifop survey for Alliance France Tourisme shows 68% of French plan at least a week away, down 9 points from 2025. Domestic trave
Greeks Favor Domestic Destinations for May Day Getaways, Booking.com Data Shows
Booking.com data reveals a 19% rise in Greek traveller searches for the May Day weekend. Domestic destinations like Nafpaktos (+137%) and Mo
Spain's New Heatwave Rule: Outdoor Terraces May Close Under Orange Alerts
Spain's hospitality unions secured new worker protections requiring terraces to close during orange or red heat alerts. Tourists may need to
Santorini Imposes New Access Restrictions Amid Volcanic and Seismic Concerns
Greek authorities have imposed new restrictions on Santorini, including closure of a hiking trail and port traffic controls, after scientifi
European Airlines Ground Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge
Jet fuel prices in Europe have surged over 105% year-on-year, forcing airlines like Turkish Airlines, Transavia, and Lufthansa to cancel fli
Tectonic Snorkeling and Gladiator School: Europe's Top Bucket-List Experiences
Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards rank Europe's top experiences. A Porto walking tour takes the global top spot. New 'Once in a Li
Paris CDG Express to Launch in March 2027, Cutting Airport Journey to 20 Minutes
The CDG Express will begin service on 28 March 2027, linking Charles de Gaulle Airport to Gare de l'Est in 20 minutes. Trains run every 15 m
World Cup 2026 Drives Remote Work Tourism Boom in Mexico, Attracting European Digital Nomads
European digital nomads are flocking to Mexico for the 2026 World Cup, staying weeks or months to work remotely and attend matches. Spanish
Skyscanner's Summer 2026 Guide: Best Dates and Budget Destinations in Europe
The cheapest week for summer travel in 2026 is 29 June to 5 July. Málaga tops the list of most popular European destinations for British tra
Ryanair to Shut Berlin Base, Blaming High Costs and Traffic Drop
Ryanair will phase out its Berlin base by October 24, blaming a 27% decline in passenger traffic and high aviation taxes. The airline will r
Germany's Barefoot Trails: A Sensory Journey Through the Black Forest
Germany's barefoot hiking trails, rooted in 19th-century naturopathy, are gaining global attention. The Park mit allen Sinnen in Gutach offe