Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Saudi Arabia's first DarkSky-certified resorts put stargazing on the map
DarkSky International has certified two Saudi resorts for their exceptional night skies and low light pollution. Desert Rock and Nujuma offe
Tenerife vs Lanzarote: Which Canary Island suits your holiday style?
Tenerife offers variety with lively resorts, hiking on Teide, and world-class attractions. Lanzarote impresses with César Manrique's art, lu
Ryanair's 737 stairs linked to 85 falls in Italy, safety study finds
A new ANSV study found 85 of 104 boarding falls in Italy involved Ryanair's Boeing 737 integrated stairs. The agency backs Spanish calls for
Thailand halves visa-free stays for EU travellers from September
From 15 September, EU passport holders will have only 30 days of visa-free access to Thailand, down from 60. The change follows a series of
Troy's ruins and Bozcaada's vineyards: one long history in Çanakkale
Troy's layered ruins span 4,000 years of civilizations at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. On nearby Bozcaada, winemaking traditions trace
Uzbekistan's harvest calendar: a journey through seasonal farming
Uzbekistan's agricultural calendar offers a window into rural traditions, from Parkent vineyards to Jizzakh melon fields. Agritourism is gro
Wales marks four decades of bog snorkelling championships
The World Bog Snorkelling Championships celebrated its 40th anniversary in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. Competitors navigated a peat bog using sn
Napoleonic-era island in Venice lagoon listed for €5.5 million
Crevan, a 5,700 sq m private island in the Venice lagoon, is on the market for €5.5 million. It features a restored Napoleonic-era fortress
Spain's tourism boom: 58.1 million visitors by July, spending hits record
Spain hosted 58.1 million international visitors from January to July, a 4.6% rise year-on-year. Tourist spending hit a record €82.05 billio
Velvet secures licence to challenge SNCF on French high-speed routes
Velvet, a French rail start-up, has received initial approval to operate high-speed services from Paris to Bordeaux, Nantes and Angers. The
Europe's Best Spa Towns and Wellness Retreats for a Restorative Weekend
Europe offers a wealth of spa destinations, from UNESCO-listed thermal towns to modern wellness retreats. Discover the best spots for a rest
Airlink defends low flyover at Cape Town rugby test
Airlink jets flew just 40-50 feet above Cape Town's DHL Stadium before a rugby test, sparking safety concerns. The airline says the manoeuvr