By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Portuguese lead Europe in posting holiday selfies, survey finds
Portuguese travellers top the charts for posting holiday selfies and food photos, according to a new Opodo survey. The study also shows that
Virgin unveils cross-Channel train designs, targets 2030 Eurostar rival
Virgin has revealed its planned cross-Channel trains, with a black-and-red livery and interiors inspired by its airline and hotel brands. Th
Passport-free travel and AI agents: key takeaways from WTTC summit in Malta
The WTTC Global Summit in Malta highlighted that passports could become obsolete within five years, AI agents will soon book trips, and tour
Grand odysseys: why historic travel is set to define 2027
Skyscanner's 2027 travel trends report highlights 'Grand Odysseys' – a growing appetite for historic trails, ancient ruins, and cinematic de
Dubai Airports CEO: Smaller jets will reshape European travel
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths predicts narrow-body jets will transform travel, linking secondary European cities directly to Dubai. He u
Greece tops 2027 luxury honeymoon rankings, ahead of Italy and France
Greece leads Virtuoso's 2027 luxury honeymoon rankings, followed by Bali and the Maldives. Italy and France also make the top 10, reflecting
Santorini looks beyond sunsets to wine, food and culture
Santorini is launching a digital campaign with 32 short videos to showcase its wine, gastronomy and cultural experiences. The island aims to
Europe claims 18 spots in 2026 World's 50 Best Bars list
Europe secures 18 of the top 50 spots in the 2026 World's 50 Best Bars, with Paris leading the continent. Milan's Moebius Milano and Athens'
UK airports to scrap passport checks at e-gates by 2027
The UK has begun introducing contactless e-gates, starting at East Midlands Airport. Eligible travellers will soon pass through without pres
Serbian café pairs coffee with alpacas at northern resort
The Alpaca Cafe at Tiganjica Ethno-Village near Stajićevo offers a unique coffee experience with six resident alpacas. For around €10, guest
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds Monte Carlo to 2027 route
Belmond's legendary train will add Monte Carlo to its itinerary from May 2027, running from Paris along the Côte d'Azur to Venice. The new o
Aegean, Ryanair, Austrian top new 10-year airline safety ranking
Aegean Airlines tops a new 10-year safety index of 20 major European airlines, followed by Ryanair and Austrian Airlines. Low-cost carriers