Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Spain's dog-friendly beaches in 2026: where to swim with your pet
Spain has over 100 dog-friendly beaches, with the highest numbers in the Valencian Community, Catalonia, Andalusia and Murcia. Local council
Iceland braces for rare total solar eclipse on 12 August
On 12 August, Iceland will experience its first total solar eclipse in over 70 years, visible from Reykjavík for the first time since 1433.
Britons top Portugal's tourist spending as average transaction falls
British tourists made 16 million card transactions in Portugal in H1 2026, spending €518 million. Yet the average foreign transaction fell t
Italy tops global survey for most aggressive drivers
Italy ranks first for aggressive driving, followed by the UK and the US. Failure to indicate and tailgating are the most annoying behaviours
Europe's best winery restaurants: from Tuscany to Moldova
Wine Enthusiast has named 22 European winery restaurants among the world's best. Italy leads with six entries, while Moldova, Georgia, and L
Europe's top countries for remote workers in 2026
Estonia tops a 2026 ranking of European countries for digital nomads, praised for affordability and infrastructure. Iceland and Portugal fol
How to travel abroad with babies and toddlers: a practical guide
Travelling with babies and toddlers can be daunting, but careful planning makes it manageable. From baby-proofing your accommodation to keep
Etna eruption forces Catania airport to suspend arrivals
Catania airport has suspended arrivals until 17:00 Monday due to ash from Mount Etna's eruption. The volcano's activity remains intense, wit
Europe's top ski resorts for 2026: Trip.com's ranking from Zermatt to Les Arcs
Trip.com's annual list of Europe's top ski resorts for 2026 features destinations in Switzerland, France, and Austria. Zermatt tops the rank
Balearic Islands tighten security on land, sea and air ahead of eclipse
Spain's Defence Ministry is sending a tactical unit to Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana as the Balearics brace for Wednesday's total solar ecl
Europe's top 'stillcation' spots: where nature helps you switch off
A new ranking identifies Europe's best destinations for a 'stillcation'—holidays focused on slowing down. Wester Ross in Scotland tops the l
Holiday affordability in Europe: Nordic countries buck the trend
Across the EU, 27.5% of adults could not afford a week-long holiday in 2025, down from 35.2% a decade earlier. Yet five countries, including