Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Giant Dragon and Octopus Kites Fill Danish Skies at Fano Festival
The Fano International Kite Festival in Denmark draws thousands with 25,000 kites, including giant dragons and octopuses. The event showcase
Eurostar Cuts Paris-London Services as Heatwave Disrupts Travel
Eurostar has cancelled two daily services between Paris and London from 22 to 25 June due to 'adverse weather'. The move comes as both Franc
Mandarin Oriental Opens in Mallorca with Exclusive Solar Eclipse Packages
Mandarin Oriental's third Spanish property, Punta Negra, has opened in Calvià, Mallorca. Guests can book exclusive eclipse experiences for t
Alpine Golf: Europe's Ski Resorts Reinvent Themselves for Summer Playcations
Swiss and Austrian ski resorts are transforming into summer golf havens, offering championship courses set against Alpine peaks. The 'playca
Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees Fivefold from July 1
Japan will raise single-entry visa fees from ¥3,000 to ¥15,000 (€87) and multiple-entry visas to ¥30,000 (€175) starting July 1, 2026. The g
Greece Sees 37% Rise in Tourism Revenue, 27% More Arrivals in Early 2026
Greece's tourism revenue reached €2.79 billion from January to April 2026, up 37% year-on-year. Arrivals hit 5.24 million, a 27% increase, w
Assouline Opens First Travel Series Kiosk at Doha's Hamad International Airport
Assouline has launched its first travel series kiosk at Doha's Hamad International Airport. The stand, located in the Orchard garden area, s
Octola III: An Invitation-Only Arctic Ultra-Luxury Retreat Opens in Finnish Lapland
Octola III, opening in December, is an invitation-only retreat in Finnish Lapland that accommodates just six guests. Perched on a former rad
Golden Eagle Danube Express Revamps Balkan Explorer with New Stops and Overnight in Belgrade
Golden Eagle Luxury Trains has refreshed its Balkan Explorer itinerary, adding an overnight hotel stay in Belgrade and new stops in Pula and
Gulf Carriers Offer Insurance to Lure European Travelers Back to Middle East
Emirates and Etihad are offering travel insurance to European visitors whose home governments still advise against non-essential travel to t
Zanzibar Travel Guide: Beaches, Culture, and Practical Tips for European Visitors
Zanzibar is attracting more European travellers with new direct flights and luxury resorts. The archipelago offers a blend of beach relaxati
Romania's Via Transilvanica: A Wild, Welcoming Alternative to the Camino de Santiago
The Via Transilvanica runs 1,600 km across Romania, passing through 400 villages in 20 ethnic and cultural regions. Created by an NGO withou