By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
TikTok now leads travel inspiration for nearly half of Gen Z Europeans
Nearly half of Gen Z travellers in three major European markets now turn to TikTok for travel inspiration, outpacing advice from friends and
Greece's 2026 tourist boom masks falling per-visitor spending
Greece welcomed 13.49 million visitors in the first half of 2026, up 15.4%, with travel receipts reaching €8.80 billion. However, average sp
Five countryside castles and palaces to explore in Hungary
Hungary's countryside is dotted with historic castles and palaces. From the Baroque Festetics Palace to the legendary Eger Castle, these sit
Eye-tracking study ranks Europe's most beautiful summer cities
A Premier Inn study used eye-tracking to rank the world's most beautiful summer cities. European destinations dominate the top 30, with 19 s
Malaysian hotel turns two Boeing 747s into 18 themed suites
A Malaysian hotel has repurposed two Boeing 747 aircraft into 18 suites, each themed after a different country. Guests can stay in the jumbo
Norway's Arctic whale museum with public rooftop opens in Andenes in 2027
The Whale, a new museum devoted to whales, will open in Andenes, Norway, in June 2027. Its design includes a publicly accessible rooftop off
Dolomites hut's viral doughnuts spark overtourism debate
A mountain hut in the Dolomites has become a viral sensation for its vanilla-filled doughnuts, drawing hundreds of hikers daily. The influx
Spain projected to overtake France as world's top destination by 2040
Spain is forecast to welcome 110 million tourists annually by 2040, edging past France's projected 105 million. The study also highlights Eu
The Revery opens on Crete's west coast with cliffside suites and safari tents
The Revery, a new boutique hotel on Crete's western coast, offers 24 keys split between safari-inspired tented pavilions and cliffside suite
Offbeat twin-city rail breaks: sleeper trains linking Europe's contrasts
Sleeper trains are turning distant European cities into single itineraries. From Sofia to Istanbul and Berlin to Budapest, these overnight r
2027 solar eclipse drives early travel bookings across Europe
Bookings for flights and hotels along the 2027 eclipse path are already soaring, with easyJet reporting a 70% rise from UK travellers. Spain
Why Basel lets you swim in the Rhine while Cologne bans it
In Basel, swimming in the Rhine is a cherished part of city life, supported by clear rules and infrastructure. In Germany, similar stretches