Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Greek tourism growth driven by foreign visitors as domestic demand dips
Foreign visitors powered a 1.3% rise in arrivals and a 1.4% increase in overnight stays at Greek tourist lodgings in June 2026. Domestic arr
Greek air traffic control strains under record tourism surge
Greek air traffic controllers are managing record summer traffic, with daily flights nearly doubling from off-peak levels. Staff shortages a
Ritz-Carlton Reserve to debut in Shanghai skyscraper by 2030
Marriott's Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand will open its first city property in Shanghai in 2030. Located on the North Bund, the hotel will featu
Faroe Islands' secret GPS routes let travellers rediscover spontaneity
The Faroe Islands has expanded its self-navigating car adventures, adding 15 new secret itineraries. Travellers follow GPS to hidden spots c
Interactive map plots 7,700 castles across Europe and beyond
Castlemap is a free interactive atlas of more than 7,700 castles, fortresses, palaces, and ruins across 141 countries. Spain tops the list w
Sicily's Naro joins €1 home scheme to revive medieval town
The medieval Sicilian town of Naro is the latest Italian municipality to sell abandoned homes for €1. Buyers must commit to renovation and c
Halkidiki's shifting visitor mix signals new era for Greek tourism
More than a million foreign tourists visit Halkidiki each year, yet the region's visitor mix has changed markedly over the past five years.
Halkidiki's evolving visitor mix signals a confident new chapter
Halkidiki is drawing a more diverse crowd as its tourism profile evolves. Visitors praise the region's beaches and hospitality, while local
French tourist dies on Crete hike despite heat warnings
A 41-year-old French tourist collapsed and died while hiking near Balos, Crete, in high temperatures. She and her partner ignored warning si
Airport codes decoded: from LAX to DJT, how three letters shape travel
Airport codes are essential to global aviation, but their origins are often quirky. From Y-prefixed Canadian airports to the new DJT code at
Halkidiki wins over travellers as Greek summer season peaks
Visitors to Halkidiki in northern Greece are giving the region a vote of confidence, citing its clear waters and relaxed atmosphere. The pos
Tourists in Greece embrace hats and shade as heat awareness grows
Tourists in Greece are arriving better equipped for intense sun, with hats and UV-protective gear now common at major sites. Red Cross volun