Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Europe holds one-third of global leisure travel spending, report finds
Europe accounted for one-third of global leisure travel receipts in 2025, attracting $2 trillion. The WTTC forecasts 3.7% growth in European
Uzbekistan's cities come alive after dark: a guide to summer evenings
As summer heat fades, Uzbekistan's Silk Road cities—Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Tashkent—buzz with evening activity. Illuminated monument
Skyscanner's Paradise Guide matches travellers with their ideal beach
Skyscanner's Paradise Guide lets you filter beaches by vibe, amenities, and budget. The tool highlights top UK beaches like Sandbanks and Bo
Singapore Airlines tops flyers' choice awards as European carriers lag
Singapore Airlines dominates the Flyers' Choice Awards 2026, winning four categories. European carriers like easyJet and airBaltic make mode
Y2K travel trend: millennials seek simpler times in 90s and 00s holidays
A new study reveals that 65% of millennials travel to relive 'simpler times,' driving the Y2K travel trend. From Lizzie McGuire Vespa tours
Lesvos cheese export ban lifted as foot-and-mouth outbreak eases
Greece has lifted the ban on private transport of mature cheeses from Lesvos, ending months of restrictions tied to a foot-and-mouth outbrea
Marseille's cliff-jumping craze prompts city to weigh safer diving zones
Young people and tourists are increasingly jumping from Marseille's corniche, despite a ban on jumps over three metres. The city is stepping
Nômade Temple Ibiza opens a wellness and music retreat in Portinatx
Nômade Temple Ibiza has opened in Portinatx, offering 182 rooms, a secluded beach, and a program of retreats and artist residencies. The hot
Lightning strike on Mount Etna kills American hiker
A 29-year-old American tourist was killed by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily. The volcano remains highly active, with lava fl
Japan leads global ranking of top cities for digital nomads; Spain stands out in Europe
A new global ranking places Seoul first, with Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya also in the top ten. Barcelona and Madrid are the only European citie
Revolut to open its first airport lounge in Copenhagen by 2027
Revolut plans to open a premium airport lounge at Copenhagen Airport in 2027. It will be the largest common-use lounge in the Schengen area,
Europe's most winding scenic roads ranked by new index
Avis has ranked Europe's most winding roads, combining curve counts, elevation, and social media popularity. Italy's Stelvio Pass tops the l