Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Top European Cities for Authentic Local Dining: Venice Leads, Istanbul Surpasses Paris
Venice leads with 18 Michelin-recognized local restaurants. Istanbul, Marseille, and Nice share second place. The index reflects a growing t
Middle East Conflict and Strikes Drive First Post-Pandemic Drop in European Air Traffic
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reports a 0.7% drop in passenger traffic for April 2026, the first year-on-year decline since the pan
Interactive Map Reveals 2026 Night Train Routes Across Europe
Back-on-Track releases its 2026 interactive night train map, detailing all regular sleeper services across Europe. Five new routes launch, i
Step Into History: HX Expeditions' 1896 Cabin Revives Arctic Exploration Era
HX Expeditions unveils the 1896 Cabin on MS Fridtjof Nansen, a limited-edition upgrade that recreates the look and feel of a 19th-century ex
France Names 33 Palace Hotels for 2026, Adding Six New Luxury Properties
Atout France has released its 2026 palace hotel list, featuring 33 properties. Six new hotels join the elite category, including three in Pa
Finnish Lapland Resort Launches Summer Treasure Hunt for €20,000 Gold Bar
Levi, a ski resort in Finnish Lapland, is launching a summer treasure hunt for a €20,000 gold bar. Clues will be released from 18 June to 22
Overtourism Backlash: Spain, Italy, and France Lead Anti-Tourism Sentiment Across Europe
Spain, Italy, and France top a new ranking of European countries with the strongest backlash against mass tourism. Protests have erupted in
Prix Versailles 2026: Five European Restaurants Win for Design Excellence
The Prix Versailles architecture and design awards have selected five European venues as among the world's most beautiful restaurants for 20
Freedom Ship: A Mile-Long Floating City Could Redefine Ocean Travel
The Freedom Ship, a mile-long floating city for up to 80,000 residents and visitors, is proposed to continuously circle the globe. It would
Vilnius Hosts Three-Day Pink Soup Festival with Over 100,000 Expected
More than 100,000 people are expected at Vilnius's Pink Soup Festival, a three-day event honoring Lithuania's cold beet soup. The celebratio
Belgrade Unveiled: A Grand Voyager's Journey Through History, Architecture, and River Life
Lilly Douse discovers Belgrade's contrasts, from Kalemegdan Fortress to Brutalist New Belgrade. She samples traditional ćevapi, drives a cla
Off-Grid Scottish Island with Cabin Hits Auction at €405,000
Mullagrach Island, an 88-acre private island in Scotland's remote Summer Isles, is up for auction with a guide price of £350,000 (€405,000).