Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Spain's tourism boom: 58.1 million visitors by July, spending hits record
Spain hosted 58.1 million international visitors from January to July, a 4.6% rise year-on-year. Tourist spending hit a record €82.05 billio
Velvet secures licence to challenge SNCF on French high-speed routes
Velvet, a French rail start-up, has received initial approval to operate high-speed services from Paris to Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers. The
Europe's Best Spa Towns and Wellness Retreats for a Restorative Weekend
Europe offers a wealth of spa destinations, from UNESCO-listed thermal towns to modern wellness retreats. Discover the best spots for a rest
Airlink defends low flyover at Cape Town rugby test
Airlink jets flew just 40-50 feet above Cape Town's DHL Stadium before a rugby test, sparking safety concerns. The airline says the manoeuvr
Japanese travellers named world's most polite tourists in new survey
Japanese tourists top a new survey for politeness, followed by Norwegians and Swiss. Americans are the best tippers and biggest spenders, wh
Bikers gather at Castel Gandolfo for annual motorcycle blessing
Around 200 bikers gathered at Lake Castel Gandolfo for a motorcycle blessing. Father Tadeusz Rozmus called for brotherhood, respect, and saf
Passport rule change reshapes Britain-Ireland ferry travel from September
Ferry operators Stena Line and Irish Ferries will require valid passports on Britain-Ireland routes from 28 September. The move aligns sea t
Europe's top wildlife encounters: a new ranking for nature lovers
A new ranking reveals the top 10 wildlife encounters worth travelling for, with several European destinations making the cut. From Iberian l
Spain's autumn inland escapes: from Salamanca to Asturias
Spain leads September travel bookings with 43% of the total. Beyond the coast, historic cities, mountain villages and wine regions offer ric
Nearly a thousand swimmers cross the Danube in Budapest for first time since 2018
Nearly a thousand swimmers crossed the Danube in Budapest on Saturday, the first time the event has been held in six years. The river was cl
Qatar's winter 2026-27 lineup: concerts, motorsport, and culture
Qatar's autumn-winter 2026-27 season features concerts by John Legend and Hans Zimmer, MotoGP and F1 races, the FIFA U-17 World Cup, and cul
Walking holidays: Europe's answer to overtourism in popular spots
Walking holidays are emerging as a practical solution to overtourism in Europe's most visited destinations. By dispersing visitors along tra