Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Five Italian Divers Die in Maldives Cave Diving Accident
Five Italian divers, including an instructor, died while exploring a deep underwater cave in the Maldives. Recovery efforts are ongoing, wit
No European Airline Makes Skytrax's 2025 Five-Star List: Asia and Middle East Dominate
Skytrax's 2025 five-star airline ranking features ten carriers from Asia and the Middle East. No European airline made the list, highlightin
Pinnacle Guide 2024: Athens Bar Tops Europe's Best Cocktail List
Line Athens becomes Europe's second bar to earn three pins from the Pinnacle Guide. The list adds 18 new European venues, with one three-pin
Europe Claims All Top 10 Spots in 2026 Global Walking Cities Ranking
Europe takes all 10 top spots in the 2026 Best Walking Cities ranking by GuruWalk, based on over 467,000 traveller reviews. Rome leads, foll
Spain Sets New Blue Flag Record with 794 Beaches as Mediterranean Dominates
Spain sets a new record with 794 Blue Flag awards in 2026, up 44 from last year. Greece retains second place with 657 awards, led by Halkidi
Italy Adds 14 New Blue Flag Beaches, Strengthening European Lead
Italy has added 14 new Blue Flag beaches, bringing its total to 525. Liguria leads with 35 locations, while Calabria, Puglia, and Sicily see
Europe's Top Cities for Day Trips: London, Paris, Rome Lead the Way
London, Paris, and Rome are the most popular European bases for day trips, according to TUI Musement. The study analyzed Google searches to
Raffles and One&Only Plan Alpine Debuts in Courchevel 1850
Raffles Hotels & Resorts will open its first alpine resort in Courchevel 1850 by 2028. One&Only follows with a resort and private homes in 2
US Waives $15,000 Visa Bond for World Cup Fans from Five African Nations
The US State Department will no longer require a $15,000 visa bond from football supporters of five African nations who have purchased offic
Jet Fuel Crisis: How to Reach Spain Without Flying as Airfares Surge
Rising jet fuel costs from the Hormuz crisis are pushing up airfares. Spain's rail connectivity remains limited, but ferries, buses, and ele
Canada Offers Free National Park Entry This Summer, Discounts on Camping
Parks Canada is waiving entry fees at all national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas from 19 June to 7 September. Visitor
EU Proposes Single-Ticket System for Cross-Border Rail Travel
The European Commission has proposed a passenger package that allows single-ticket bookings across multiple rail operators. Passengers will