Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Japan's backup capital race: Osaka, Fukuoka and more
Japan's parliament is moving to designate a backup capital, with Osaka, Fukuoka, Nagoya, and Sapporo as front-runners. The move aims to ensu
Where to get free certified glasses for Spain's total solar eclipse
Spain's total solar eclipse on 12 August requires ISO 12312-2 certified glasses to prevent retinal damage. The government and ONCE will dist
Uzbekistan's deserts: ancient cities, Zoroastrian towers, and steppe rebirth
Uzbekistan's arid landscapes hide ancient cities, Zoroastrian towers, and reclaimed farmland. Water has long determined where people settled
Iberia to charter eclipse flight with livestream from 30,000 feet
Iberia has chartered a special flight to observe the total solar eclipse on 12 August from 30,000 feet. The airline will livestream the enti
Resale platform lets travellers offload non-refundable bookings
Transfer Travel is a resale marketplace for non-refundable travel bookings, offering a way to recoup costs. Buyers can find discounted trips
Solo travel in 2026: freedom, safety, and self-discovery drive Europeans
A survey of 9,000 travelers shows freedom is the top motivator for solo trips, especially among 25-34 year olds. Safety concerns are high, w
Polish swimmer completes first Baltic crossing from Sweden in 55 hours
Polish endurance swimmer Bartłomiej Kubkowski has completed the first-ever swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland, covering 160 ki
Robb Report names Nepal retreat world's top luxury hotel; Scottish lodge leads Europe
Robb Report's annual ranking of the world's greatest luxury hotels places Shinta Mani Mustang in Nepal at the top. A former hunting lodge in
Parisians take to the Seine on silent electric hydrofoil boards
A new e-foil service on the Seine lets riders hover above the water on electric hydrofoil boards. The activity is quiet, emission-free, and
New York and Paris lead global tourism attractiveness ranking
New York and Paris top the 2026 Global Tourism City Attractiveness Index, which measures both awareness and emotional appeal. Asian cities l
Madrid's international tourism spending hits record €10bn in first half
Madrid's international tourism spending reached €10.007 billion in the first half of 2026, up 11.4% year on year. The capital welcomed 5.66
Rail beats air on key European routes: where trains outpace planes
On routes like Brussels–Paris and Madrid–Seville, trains now outpace planes. Rail's speed, city-center stations, and lower emissions are res