Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Rotterdam Tram Collision on Erasmus Bridge Injures 15, Investigation Underway
Two trams collided on Rotterdam's iconic Erasmus Bridge on Wednesday morning, injuring 15 people. Seven were taken to hospital, one with ser
Which European Nations Saw the Biggest Tourism Gains Since 2019?
Norway, Serbia, and Denmark are among the top European nations for tourism growth since 2019. Meanwhile, Germany and Italy saw declines, and
EU Biometric Border Checks: Britons Unfazed Despite Longer Queues
The EU's new biometric border system, EES, has led to longer queues at Schengen borders. Yet a YouGov survey reveals that 64% of Britons pla
Luxury 14-Night Tour Retraces Odysseus' Journey Across Turkey and Italy
Pelorus launches a 14-night luxury tour retracing Odysseus' journey from Troy to Sicily. Priced at €88,000 per person, it includes private y
How to Rediscover Travel's Element of Surprise in the Age of Social Media
A survey of over 10,000 adults across Europe and beyond found that 68% of travelers feel destinations are familiar before they arrive, thank
EU Airlines Get 12 Months to Implement New Passenger Rights Rules
The European Council has given final approval to a comprehensive reform of EU air passenger rights, triggering a 12-month implementation per
New 3,500km Wolf Trail Links Poland to Italy Across Six European Countries
The Wolf Trail spans nearly 3,500km from Poland's Baltic coast to Italy's Trieste, crossing Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia. Wit
Air France Suspends Flights to Riyadh, Dubai, Beirut Amid Middle East Security Concerns
Air France has suspended flights to Riyadh, Dubai, and Beirut until late July or early August, citing security risks. Other carriers includi
Fortuna of Cappadocia: New Luxury Hotel Opens in Uçhisar with Panoramic Views
Marriott Bonvoy's Fortuna of Cappadocia has opened in the hillside village of Uçhisar. The 125-room hotel and 28 private villas offer panora
Riyadh Air Review: Flying Business Class from Riyadh to Madrid on the Gulf's Newest Carrier
Riyadh Air launched its first commercial flights in late 2024. Our review covers the Hafawa Lounge, business-class seats, and in-flight serv
Knife Attack at Athens Acropolis Injures Two Greek-American Tourists
A knife attack at the Acropolis archaeological site in Athens injured two Greek-American tourists on Tuesday morning. Police arrested the su
EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights: What Changes From 2027
The European Parliament and Council have approved a major update to air passenger rights, effective mid-2027. Key changes include mandatory