By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Europe's Jet Fuel Crisis Threatens Summer Flights as Airlines Cut Routes
Scandinavian Airlines has cancelled about a thousand departures; Lufthansa has axed 20,000 routes. Air France-KLM adds a €100 surcharge on l
Deadzoning: How Intentional Disconnection While Traveling Boosts Wellbeing
Deadzoning is a travel trend where millennials and Gen Z intentionally disconnect from digital devices to improve wellbeing. Experts say it
Macao Courts Spanish Tourists with Cultural Roadshow in Madrid
A Macao tourism roadshow transformed a Madrid park into a showcase of the territory's Sino-Portuguese culture. The event featured interactiv
Alicante Emerges as Europe's Top Trending Summer Destination for 2026
Alicante on Spain's Costa Blanca leads Tripadvisor's 2026 Summer Travel Index as the fastest-growing destination for British travellers. The
Sweden's Treehotel Expands with New 'Oasis' Suite in Northern Forests
Sweden's iconic Treehotel in Harads will unveil a new suite called 'Oasis' on August 10. Designed by architects Nadén & Lind, the forest sui
EU Closes Brexit Pet Passport Loophole, Raising Costs for British Travellers
The European Union has formally closed a post-Brexit loophole that allowed British citizens to use EU pet passports for holiday travel. Owne
Frankfurt Airport Expands Capacity with New Terminal 3 Opening
Frankfurt Airport's Terminal 3 opens on 23 April, designed to handle 19 million passengers a year. All airlines from Terminal 2 will relocat
How European Tourists Are Reshaping Travel in 2026: Off-Season, Coolcations, and Local Spending
43% of European travelers plan to avoid overcrowded destinations in 2026, up 11% from 2025. Off-season travel is popular among Boomers (63%)
Cruise Tourism Generates One Job per 20 Passengers, WTTC Report Shows
Cruise tourism generated 1.8 million jobs worldwide in 2024, with nearly 80% on land. The sector contributed €90.6 billion to global GDP and
Albania 2026: New Hotels, Riviera Gems, and Easier Access for Travelers
Albania is expanding its tourism infrastructure with new luxury hotels and a third international airport near Vlora. The country offers an a
Four European Airports Ranked Among World's Best for Dining by Skytrax
Skytrax has named the world's best airports for dining, with four European hubs making the top 10. Rome Fiumicino, Munich, London Heathrow,
Google Now Lets You Track Prices for Specific Hotels
Google has updated its hotel price tracking feature to allow users to monitor costs for a specific hotel. Travelers can now opt in to email