Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Y2K travel trend: millennials seek simpler times in 90s and 00s holidays
A new study reveals that 65% of millennials travel to relive 'simpler times,' driving the Y2K travel trend. From Lizzie McGuire Vespa tours
Lesvos cheese export ban lifted as foot-and-mouth outbreak eases
Greece has lifted the ban on private transport of mature cheeses from Lesvos, ending months of restrictions tied to a foot-and-mouth outbrea
Marseille's cliff-jumping craze prompts city to weigh safer diving zones
Young people and tourists are increasingly jumping from Marseille's corniche, despite a ban on jumps over three metres. The city is stepping
Nômade Temple Ibiza opens a wellness and music retreat in Portinatx
Nômade Temple Ibiza has opened in Portinatx, offering 182 rooms, a secluded beach, and a program of retreats and artist residencies. The hot
Lightning strike on Mount Etna kills American hiker
A 29-year-old American tourist was killed by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The volcano remains highly active, with lava fl
Japan leads global ranking of top cities for digital nomads; Spain stands out in Europe
A new global ranking places Seoul first, with Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya also in the top ten. Barcelona and Madrid are the only European citie
Revolut to open its first airport lounge in Copenhagen by 2027
Revolut plans to open a premium airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027. It will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area,
Europe's most winding scenic roads ranked by new index
Avis has ranked Europe's most winding roads, combining curve counts, elevation, and social media popularity. Italy's Stelvio Pass tops the l
Greece's tourism surge expected to last through 2027 as Europeans return
Nearly a third of European travellers intend to visit Greece by May 2027, according to a new GNTO survey. Repeat visitors make up 58% of tha
Cultural immersion now tops traveller priorities, Skift report finds
Cultural immersion is now the leading travel priority worldwide, ahead of adventure and luxury. Food experiences dominate spending, while AI
Virgin Trains cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel routes
The UK's Office of Rail and Road has approved Virgin Trains' application to operate up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunne
Stay in a Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate
A Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk has been converted into a couples' retreat. The neo-Byzantine structure features a