Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Italy Leads European Tourism in 2026: Calabria and Sardinia See Surge
Italy is the most visited European destination in 2026, with arrivals up 4.43% in the first half. Calabria leads growth at +10.54%, while Sa
Catania Airport Halts Operations as Mount Etna Erupts with Ash Cloud
Catania Airport has suspended all departures and arrivals due to ash emissions from Mount Etna. Flights are grounded until at least 6 pm CES
Vilnius TV Tower's Revolving Restaurant Reopens with High-Altitude Wine Selection
The Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius' TV Tower has reopened after renovations. It rotates 360 degrees per hour and serves only wines from vin
Greece Reports Drop in Flight Delays for June Despite Eurocontrol Data
Greece's Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority reports a 31.77% reduction in total delays at Athens International Airport in June 2026. The auth
San Fermín 2026 Begins with Rocket Launch as Pamplona Welcomes Festival Crowds
Pamplona launched San Fermín 2026 with the traditional chupinazo rocket on Monday, drawing thousands to the Town Hall Square. The nine-day f
Nearly Half of European Travellers Plan 'Skillidays' This Summer, Mastercard Survey Finds
Almost half of European travellers intend to learn a new skill during their summer holidays, according to a Mastercard survey. Gen Z travell
Spain and Croatia Dominate Ranking of Europe's Best Islands for 2026
Tenerife tops the list of Europe's best islands for 2026, followed by La Palma and Madeira. Spain and Croatia dominate the top ten, with Ita
Lake District Launches €47 Unlimited Travel Pass for Car-Free Visitors
The Cumbria Travel Pass costs £40 (€47) for one day or £99 (€116) for three days. It covers trains, buses, and boats across the Lake Distric
New Paros Boutique Hotel Offers Private Pool or Jacuzzi in Every Room
The Parian Chronicle Hotel Paros, a new Hyatt property on the Greek island, has 50 rooms each with a private pool or Jacuzzi. The hotel is a
Stockholm in Summer: Archipelago Sunsets, Fika, and Wild Swimming
Stockholm offers long summer days with sunsets after 10 pm. A ferry ride takes you to Vaxholm for wild swimming. Fika culture and Swedish me
48 Hours in Plovdiv: Europe's Oldest Continuously Inhabited City
Plovdiv, Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city, offers Roman theatres, Ottoman mosques, and Bulgarian Revival architecture. This guide
Uzbekistan Shifts Focus from Tourist Numbers to Higher Spending and Longer Stays
Uzbekistan's tourist arrivals surged from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.68 million in 2025. Officials now prioritize visitor spending over shee