Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Where Your Holiday Euro Goes Furthest: Turkey Cheapest Overall, Portugal Best for Hotels
Turkey is the cheapest overall holiday destination among seven popular European countries, with prices 40% below the EU average. Portugal of
Belgium to Introduce Road Tax for All Drivers, Including Transit, by 2027
Belgium's three regions have agreed to introduce a road tax from May 2027, requiring all drivers, including those transiting the country, to
EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights After 22 Years: Mixed Reactions
The European Parliament approved the first overhaul of air passenger rights in 22 years. New rules include free hand luggage and family seat
From Music Fines to Peeing Bans: Europe's Strict New Beach Rules
From Sardinia to Portugal, European beaches are enforcing strict new regulations to combat overtourism and protect coastal environments. Tra
UK Music Tourism Hits Record £11.2 Billion in 2025, Driven by Oasis Reunion and Festivals
UK music tourism hit a record £11.2 billion in 2025, attracting 24.7 million visitors. The Oasis reunion tour and festivals like Glastonbury
Nine EU States Urge Extension of Border Check Flexibility as EES Faces Criticism
Belgium, France, Germany, and six other nations have jointly urged the EU to maintain emergency safeguards for the Entry/Exit System beyond
Greece, Italy, and Malta Lead 2026 Surge in European Tourism Growth
International arrivals to Europe rose 5% in 2026, driven by Greece (+38.3%), Italy (+21.1%), and Malta (+16%). Travelers prioritize affordab
Ryanair Flight from Thessaloniki to Munich Forced to Land After Engine Failure Shatters Window
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki to Munich suffered a serious engine failure, with debris shattering a passenger window and injuring one p
Kazakhstan's Zhetysu Region: A Central Asian Travel Destination with European Connections
Zhetysu in southeastern Kazakhstan offers deserts, mountains, and ancient Silk Road sites. Lake Alakol once hosted Soviet cosmonauts and Che
San Sebastián's Historic Cinema Reborn as a Boutique Hotel
The Palacio Bellas Artes, a 1914 Beaux Arts building that housed one of Spain's earliest cinemas, has reopened as an 81-key hotel. Guests en
Airlines Expand European Networks with New Routes for Autumn and Winter 2026
Airlines are adding dozens of new routes to and from Europe for autumn and winter 2026. Air Canada will fly non-stop to Tenerife, while easy
On Croatia's Rab Island, Ancient Architecture and Daily Rhythms Offer a Blueprint for Beating the Heat
On the Croatian island of Rab, traditional stone houses and narrow shaded streets provide natural cooling without air conditioning. Locals h