Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Ultra-luxury travel in 2027: Europe leads, all-inclusive redefined
Europe claims seven of the top ten luxury destinations for 2027, led by Italy, France, Greece, and Spain. All-inclusive stays, celebration t
Europe's Top Wildlife Road Trips: From New Forest to North Cape
A new ranking reveals the best driving routes for spotting wildlife across Europe, from the New Forest's ponies to Denmark's starlings. Thes
Cruise industry defends its record as Europe's €65bn sector faces scrutiny
The cruise industry contributes €65 billion and 445,000 jobs to Europe's economy, yet faces protests over emissions and overtourism. Its CEO
Halloween 2026 in Europe: Spooky cities, haunted stays, and eerie events
Europe offers countless ways to celebrate Halloween, from Gothic cities to haunted hotels. Discover top destinations and spooky stays for 20
Luxury travel's new definition: food, place, and experience over opulence
Luxury travel is no longer about marble bathrooms and grand lobbies. Michelin Guide's Marie-France Perrel says today's travellers seek a sen
Dukes London hotel to reopen in 2027 after major renovation
Dukes London, the Mayfair hotel famed for its martini bar, will reopen in mid-2027 after a renovation led by Russell Sage Studio. The proper
UK bans airline fees for seating children with parents and name fixes
UK airlines are now barred from charging parents to sit next to their children under 14, and from levying fees for simple name corrections.
DiscoverEU opens applications for 40,000 free rail passes to 18-year-olds
Applications for DiscoverEU are open until midday Brussels time on 15 October 2026. Around 40,000 free travel passes will be awarded to 18-y
Georgia tops new index for easiest digital nomad setups
A new study ranks Georgia as the least bureaucratic destination for digital nomads. Croatia, Hungary, and Poland are the only European count
Medieval trails in the Eastern Alps: hiking through history
From Celtic terraces and Roman watchtowers to medieval castles, the Eastern Alps offer hiking trails steeped in history. Discover Velem, Kős
Set-jetting in Europe: from Stars Hollow to Dubrovnik and beyond
Warner Bros. is turning the fictional Stars Hollow into a holiday experience from December 2026. Across Europe, film and TV locations from D
Barcelona–Amsterdam named Europe's most stressful flight route
A new analysis by AirAdvisor identifies Barcelona–Amsterdam as Europe's most stressful air route for anxious passengers. The ranking weighs