Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Alpine Summer: Europe's Coolcation Trend Gains Momentum as Heatwaves Persist
UK Google searches for 'alpine summer' have risen 82% year-on-year. Mountain holiday specialist Heidi has doubled its cooler walking destina
Canary Islands Launch Voluntary Tourist Tax to Fund Local Sustainability Projects
The Canary Islands are launching RegNext, a voluntary tourist tax to fund sustainability projects. Visitors can contribute to nature restora
Qatar's Hamad Airport Rolls Out Facial Recognition for Faster Boarding
Hamad International Airport and Qatar Airways have introduced a biometric service that lets passengers use facial recognition instead of a p
EU Parliament Finalizes Air Passenger Rights: Free Cabin Luggage and Delay Compensation Upheld
The European Parliament has approved updated air passenger rights after over a decade of negotiations. Passengers will keep free cabin lugga
Jet2 Expands Destination Wedding Packages Across Europe
Jet2 has expanded its wedding packages to include new European destinations like Malta, Sorrento, Santorini, and Türkiye. Packages start at
Europe's Best Pizzerias Outside Italy: 2026 Top Pizza Awards Revealed
The 2026 Top Pizza Europa awards highlight the 60 best pizzerias across Europe outside Italy. London's Napoli on the Road takes the top spot
Andros Routes: How Hiking Trails Transformed a Greek Island's Tourism
Andros Routes, launched in 2010, created a 240 km trail network that extends the tourist season into spring and autumn. The initiative, led
The Dean Munich Opens in Westend, Expanding Irish Hotel Brand's German Presence
The Dean Munich has opened in the city's Westend neighbourhood, marking the Irish brand's second property in Germany. The 281-room boutique
San Fermín 2026 Kicks Off in Pamplona with First Bull Run of the Festival
The first bull run of San Fermín 2026 took place in Pamplona, with six bulls charging through the city's historic streets. Thousands of part
Les Lindarets: The French Alpine Village Where Goats Rule the Streets
Les Lindarets, a small village in the French Alps, is known for goats roaming freely through its streets. Tourists flock to feed and interac
Croatian Sand Sculpture Festival Transforms Rab Beach into Marine Life Exhibition
The Festival of Sand Sculptures on Croatia's Rab island features large-scale sand artworks of marine life. Artists transform the beach into
South Aegean Islands Bid for 2028 World Region of Gastronomy Title
The South Aegean region has officially bid for the 2028 World Region of Gastronomy title, becoming the first Greek region to seek this globa