Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Balearic Islands tighten security on land, sea and air ahead of eclipse
Spain's Defence Ministry is sending a tactical unit to Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana as the Balearics brace for Wednesday's total solar ecl
Europe's top 'stillcation' spots: where nature helps you switch off
A new ranking identifies Europe's best destinations for a 'stillcation'—holidays focused on slowing down. Wester Ross in Scotland tops the l
Holiday affordability in Europe: Nordic countries buck the trend
Across the EU, 27.5% of adults could not afford a week-long holiday in 2025, down from 35.2% a decade earlier. Yet five countries, including
Spain braces for rare eclipse trio starting in 2026
Spain will experience its first total solar eclipse since 1912 in August 2026, followed by two more eclipses by 2028. The events could gener
Costumed paddleboarders parade down Moscow River in carnival
Hundreds of paddleboarders in elaborate costumes drifted along the Moscow River in a carnival-like procession. The event drew crowds and sho
Qatar travel guide: visas, souqs, and desert escapes
Qatar offers visa-free entry to EU citizens and many other Europeans. Beyond Doha's skyline, visitors can explore traditional souqs, a growi
Spain retaliates with border checks on Italian arrivals amid Schengen dispute
Spain has introduced border checks for travellers arriving from Italy, mirroring Rome's measures tied to the Ceuta crisis. The reciprocal co
Porto Santo: Europe's underrated island escape with nine kilometres of golden sand
Porto Santo, just 81 kilometres from Madeira, is a tiny Portuguese island with nine kilometres of golden sand and a relaxed vibe. Expedia re
Europe's hidden canal cities: where to go instead of Venice and Amsterdam
Venice and Amsterdam are buckling under mass tourism. These five European cities offer canal-side charm without the crowds, from Hamburg's i
Italy's monumental trees: from Etna's chestnut to Sardinia's ancient olive
Italy's Agriculture Ministry has added 82 trees to its national register of monumental trees. The list includes ancient specimens like the H
Why NASA picked a revived Burgos hamlet for its eclipse broadcast
NASA has selected Villalibado, a tiny village in Burgos, Spain, as one of its broadcast sites for the 12 August total solar eclipse. The vil
European destinations reward eco-friendly tourists with perks
Copenhagen's CopenPay initiative has inspired similar reward schemes across Europe. Exmoor National Park, German cities, and Alpine ski reso