Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
What European Travelers Should Know About Airline Insolvency and Passenger Rights
Ryanair's Michael O'Leary predicts two or three European airlines could go bust this winter. Passengers have limited recourse when a carrier
UK Airlines to Merge Same-Day Flights to Cut Jet Fuel Use Amid Crisis
UK airlines can now merge multiple flights to the same destination on the same day to save jet fuel. The government also suspends slot-use p
La Gomera's GR132 Circular Trail Named Among World's Best by Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet's 'Where to Go When: Hiking' ranks La Gomera's GR132 Circular trail among the world's best. The guide underscores the growing
Malta's Overtourism Debate: Public Split as Visitor Numbers Surge
Malta recorded over 4 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 13.2% increase from the previous year. A Times of Malta poll shows 51% of resident
Prague Leads Europe's Luxury Property Surge as Alpine and Mediterranean Resorts Dominate
Prague recorded the highest prime property price growth in Europe at 14.6% in 2025. Alpine ski resorts like Méribel and Courchevel 1850, plu
Europe's Best Airport Hotels for Runway Views: Where Layovers Become a Pleasure
Several European airport hotels offer rooms with direct runway views, turning layovers into a plane-spotting delight. Options range from the
Package Holiday Surcharges: EU Rules and Which Operators Are Waiving Fees
EU law limits package holiday price increases to 8% for fuel, taxes, or exchange rates. Many major operators, including easyJet Holidays and
Prague–Copenhagen Direct Train Returns After 10-Year Hiatus
Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn, and DSB have launched two daily return services between Prague and Hamburg, with one extending to Copenhagen.
World Cup 2026: Uneven Tourism Gains Across Host Cities as Economic Impact Remains Modest
International travel intent for the 2026 World Cup is rising across the US, Canada, and Mexico, but benefits will be uneven. Air connectivit
New Vintage Luxury Train Routes Across Europe for 2026
Al Andalus launches a seven-day Seville-to-Madrid route with stops at UNESCO sites. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds a Paris-to-Amalfi
Four European National Parks Accessible by Train: From Alpine Peaks to Coastal Creeks
Many European national parks now restrict car access to protect ecosystems. Four parks—Calanques in France, Hohe Tauern in Austria, Saxon Sw
Turkey Tightens Power Bank Rules on Flights Following ICAO Update
Turkey's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) has updated its rules to match ICAO's latest recommendations, limiting power banks to