By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Greece's islands top EU chart for tourist saturation in 2024
Greece's South Aegean recorded 127.2 tourist nights per resident in 2024, the highest in the EU. The Ionian islands followed with 102.6, whi
Tivoli's new Hikari district lights up Copenhagen with neon and lanterns
Copenhagen's Tivoli Gardens has opened Hikari, a new area filled with neon lights and glowing lanterns. The installation adds a modern, arti
Doha's dining scene: a fusion of global flavors and Qatari identity
Doha's food scene has evolved into a vibrant melting pot, blending Qatari traditions with global gastronomy. Michelin-starred Alba and Bib G
Overpacking remains travellers' top mistake, survey finds
Overpacking remains the most common travel mistake, cited by 38% of experienced travellers. Tight connections and over-scheduled itineraries
Smart autumn travel: how to cut costs on flights and hotels
KAYAK's autumn travel data highlights Bilbao, Dubrovnik, and Albania as top value picks. Return before mid-September or fly in late October
Rosewood AMAALA opens on Saudi Red Sea coast with private pools for every guest
Rosewood AMAALA has opened on Saudi Arabia's Red Sea coast, part of the Triple Bay wellness development. All 110 suites and villas feature p
Europe's quietest island is a short ferry ride from Santorini
BookRetreats.com's Unspoilt Index reveals Anafi, a tiny Greek island, as Europe's quietest, scoring high for naturalness and low development
Bulgarians flock to Lake Atanasovsko for mud baths and red brine
Tourists at Lake Atanasovsko enjoy therapeutic mud baths and float in the lake's distinctive red-hued brine. Nearby, Pomorie's salt museum p
Fly2Galicia to launch budget flights to Santiago de Compostela
Fly2Galicia will start flights to Santiago de Compostela from eight European cities in December 2026. The launch is timed for the 2027 Holy
Europe holds one-third of global leisure travel spending, report finds
Europe accounted for one-third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, attracting $2 trillion. The WTTC forecasts 3.7% growth in European
Uzbekistan's cities come alive after dark: a guide to summer evenings
As summer heat fades, Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities—Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent—buzz with evening activity. Illuminated monument
Skyscanner's Paradise Guide matches travellers with their ideal beach
Skyscanner's Paradise Guide lets you filter beaches by vibe, amenities, and budget. The tool highlights top UK beaches like Sandbanks and Bo