Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Greece's tourism surge expected to last through 2027 as Europeans return
Nearly a third of European travellers intend to visit Greece by May 2027, according to a new GNTO survey. Repeat visitors make up 58% of tha
Cultural immersion now tops traveller priorities, Skift report finds
Cultural immersion is now the leading travel priority worldwide, ahead of adventure and luxury. Food experiences dominate spending, while AI
Virgin Trains cleared to challenge Eurostar on Channel Tunnel routes
The UK's Office of Rail and Road has approved Virgin Trains' application to operate up to 20 daily return services through the Channel Tunne
Stay in a Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate
A Victorian water tower at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk has been converted into a couples' retreat. The neo-Byzantine structure features a
Europe's best and worst cities for remote work holidays
Paris, Lisbon, and London lead a new ranking of European cities for remote work holidays. Salzburg and Munich rank worst due to high costs a
Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary kills at least 12
At least 12 Polish tourists died when their coach overturned on Hungary's M3 motorway. Firefighters rescued 35 people, with several trapped
Beyond Skiing and Shopping: A Summer Guide to Andorra's Charms
Andorra la Vella, Europe's highest capital, offers more than skiing and shopping. Explore Dalí's melting clock statue, the historic Casa de
Mont Blanc hiking crowds prompt France to plan reservation system
France will require hikers on the Tour du Mont Blanc to book huts or bivouac zones from next spring. The move aims to ease overcrowding and
Europe leads ranking of best countries for retirees to travel
Japan tops the list of best countries for retirees to travel, but Europe claims eight of the top ten spots. Germany, Spain, Slovenia and Swi
Incheon Airport tops global rankings for international passengers
Incheon International Airport handled 38.39 million international passengers in the first half of 2026, overtaking London Heathrow. The surg
Tourists defy warnings to watch Etna's rare eruption
Mount Etna's eruption has drawn crowds of tourists to Sicily despite official warnings. The activity has forced Catania airport to suspend o
16th-century Spanish palace reopens as five-star hotel
Castilla Termal has opened its sixth hotel in a restored 16th-century palace in Peñaranda de Duero, Spain. The five-star property blends his