By Sophie Vermeulen
Amsterdam-based travel writer. Writes about European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Greece vs Türkiye: Which Offers Better Value for European Holidaymakers in 2026?
Türkiye remains a bargain for all-inclusive breaks, but rising inflation has pushed some Turkish tourists to seek value in Greece. The Post
Portugal's Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve Wins Top Astrotourism Award
The Dark Sky Alqueva Reserve in Portugal's Alentejo has been named best in the Tourism Experience category at the 2026 Tourism Leaders Award
Machu Picchu's Overtourism Crisis: A Global Heritage Site Under Strain
Tourists at Machu Picchu face overcrowding, long queues, and unreliable transport. The New7Wonders foundation has offered to work with Peruv
EU's 'One Ticket, One Journey' Plan Aims to Make Rail Booking as Seamless as Flying
The European Commission has proposed a 'one journey, one ticket' system to simplify cross-border rail booking. The plan seeks to match the e
Cyprus-Lebanon Ferry Service to Launch June 9, Offering Affordable Eastern Mediterranean Travel
The Cedar Waves ferry will connect Jounieh, Lebanon, with Larnaca, Cyprus, in under four hours. Fares start at €88, undercutting typical fli
Top European Destinations for a First Couples' Holiday, According to New Index
Lake Garda tops the Couples' Holiday Success index, scoring perfectly for bonding and sleep comfort. Other top European picks include Bled i
Budapest Braces for Historic Champions League Final as 200,000 Fans Descend
Budapest's Puskás Aréna will host the 2026 Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday. An estimated 200,000
Praia de Monte Clérigo in Portugal's Algarve Tops European Beach Ranking for 2026
Praia de Monte Clérigo on Portugal's Costa Vicentina has been named the best beach in Europe for 2026 by European Best Destinations. The ran
Frankfurt Airport's New Sky Line Train Suspended Just Weeks After Launch
The Sky Line train at Frankfurt Airport, opened just a month ago, is out of service for technical inspections. Passengers must now rely on s
Frankfurt Airport's New Sky Line Shuttle Grounded Weeks After Launch
The new Sky Line train at Frankfurt Airport has been suspended for technical inspections only weeks after its launch. Passengers must now us
EU Proposes Single Ticket to Simplify Cross-Border Rail Booking
The European Commission's 'One Journey, One Ticket, Full Rights' proposal targets fragmented cross-border rail booking. It would allow passe
Sofia's Craft Beer Scene: A Guide to the Best Breweries and Bars
Bulgaria ranks 14th globally in beer consumption per capita. Sofia's craft beer scene offers diverse options, from High Five Taproom to Nosf