Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
OmnesViae: Digital Tool Recreates Roman Empire's Road Network
A Dutch engineer has launched OmnesViae, an online tool that reconstructs the Roman Empire's road network using historical maps and academic
How AirTags Slashed Truly Lost Luggage by 90% Across European Airports
Location tracking devices in luggage have led to a 90% drop in permanently lost bags, according to SITA's 2026 Baggage IT Insights. Airlines
Beyond Dubrovnik: Croatia's Hidden Gems and Cultural Festivals
Croatia's tourist arrivals are up 5% despite global disruptions. The Croatian National Tourist Board highlights under-the-radar destinations
Slow Tourism: Elitist Escape or Genuine Shift in How We Travel?
Slow tourism is being promoted as a sustainable, mindful alternative to mass travel. But with limited holidays and rising costs, can it be m
Athens Bars Top Inaugural Europe's 50 Best List with Line and The Bar in Front of the Bar
Athens dominates the inaugural Europe's 50 Best Bars list, with Line taking the top spot and The Bar in Front of the Bar coming second. Lond
Aviation Industry Urges EU to Suspend Digital Border System Amid Summer Chaos
Aviation bodies warn that the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing border delays of up to five hours at peak times. They urge the Eur
European Passports Dominate 2026 Global Ranking, Led by Sweden
Sweden, Switzerland, and Finland top the 2026 Global Passport Index, with nine European countries in the top 10. The index goes beyond visa-
Visa Destinations Launches Travel Perks Across London, Paris, and Italy
Visa Destinations is live in 10 global locations, including three European destinations. Cardholders can access exclusive offers on dining,
St. Bernard Rescue Dogs Still Patrol the Swiss Alps as Barryland Marks First Year
The Barry Foundation cares for 32 St. Bernard dogs at the Great St. Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Barryland, the world's only th
Rome's Colosseum Offers Water Spray Relief as Tourists Face 40°C Heatwave
Tourists at Rome's Colosseum are being cooled with water spray and bottled water as temperatures approach 40°C. Civil protection teams have
Hyatt, IHG, and Dior Spa Expand Luxury Offerings Across Italy
Hyatt plans three new Italian properties, including a Regency near Rome's Termini station and a Thompson near the Colosseum. IHG adds four h
La Rioja Wine Battle: Thousands Drench in Tradition at Haro Festival
Thousands of revelers converged on Haro, La Rioja, for the iconic Batalla del Vino. Participants drenched each other in wine, danced, and cl