Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Michelin's 2026 Three Key hotels: eight new European standouts
Michelin's 2026 selection names eight new Three Key hotels in Europe, including a Venetian island retreat and several upgraded Alpine and co
Europe's best airlines for flying with pets, ranked
AirAdvisor reviewed pet policies at 22 European carriers. Aegean, Air France-KLM, and Finnair stand out for cabin allowances and lounge perk
Fatal sunbed dispute on Athens beach highlights Greece's tourism tensions
An 82-year-old man died after a fight over a sunbed at a popular Athens beach. The incident has reignited debate over the commercialization
Oktoberfest 2026 opens in Munich with mayor's first keg tap
Oktoberfest 2026 opened in Munich with the traditional first keg tap by the mayor. Crowds sang and drank as police enforced stricter securit
October 2026 travel guide: autumn escapes, festivals, and new hotel openings
October brings cooler temperatures and vibrant foliage across Europe. Discover top destinations, food festivals, and new hotel openings this
Direct flights from Europe to Central and South America in 2025
Tourism to Central and South America is surging, with Brazil up 37% and Guyana up 24%. Direct flights from Europe are expanding, with Madrid
Luxembourg airport resumes flights after drone disruption
Luxembourg Airport suspended flights on Friday evening due to unauthorized drone activity. Operations have resumed, but passengers face knoc
Nepal's Sa: Paru festival turns grief into a joyful farewell
Bhaktapur's Sa: Paru festival transforms mourning into a vibrant community celebration. Families honor the deceased with bamboo structures,
Europe's airlines lag in 2026 global rankings as Asia dominates
Singapore Airlines tops the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific close behind. Turkish Airlines is the h
Race-cation trend drives 500% surge in 24-hour city break searches
Google searches for 'marathon abroad' have soared by 1,255% in the past year. Interest in 24-hour itineraries in cities like Hamburg, Lisbon
Three generations of beekeeping thrive again in Azerbaijan's Kalbajar
Sabir Mustafayev has spent over 40 years in beekeeping, continuing a family tradition that spans three generations. After returning to Kalba
Oasis 2027 tour drives travel search spikes across European host cities
Travel searches for Oasis 2027 host cities have surged, with Glasgow up 2,400% and Manchester up 846%. Tickets go on sale next week, but fan