Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Iran Conflict Drives Up Airfares, Dents Southeast Asia Tourism Recovery
Southeast Asia's tourism recovery is under threat from the Iran conflict, as jet fuel shortages drive up airfares and force flight cancellat
Leo Express to Launch 1,300km Train Route Across Germany, Czechia, and Poland
Leo Express will launch a 1,300km direct train route on 25 June, linking Poland, Czechia, and Germany. The service connects Przemyśl near Uk
Live Rent-Free on a Greek Island by Caring for Its Feral Cats
A Greek island is seeking volunteers to live rent-free in exchange for caring for its feral cat population. The program offers a unique oppo
Live Rent-Free on Syros: Cat Caretakers Wanted on Greek Island
Syros, a Cycladic island known for its unspoiled charm, is seeking cat-loving volunteers. In exchange for five hours of daily animal care, t
FlixBus Revives Poland's 666 Route to Hel After Religious Controversy
FlixBus will revive Poland's 666 bus route to Hel in summer 2026, three years after it was changed to 669 following religious protests. The
Munich Airport Runways Reopened After Drone Sighting Prompts Brief Suspension
Flights at Munich Airport were halted for about an hour on Saturday after two pilots reported seeing a drone near the runways. Police and ai
Milan Restores Galleria Bull Mosaic After Centuries of Luck-Seekers' Wear
The famous bull mosaic in Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is being restored after centuries of tourists rubbing its testicles for good
Kotor: Montenegro's Adriatic Gem Offers Affordable Medieval Escape
Kotor, Montenegro, is emerging as a top budget-friendly summer escape with affordable flights and stunning Adriatic scenery. Its medieval ol
Italian Supreme Court Rules Businesses Not Obliged to Offer Free Tap Water
Italy's Supreme Court has ruled that businesses are not legally required to offer free tap water to customers. This sets Italy apart from co
Europe's 2026 Hidden Gems: From Croatian Truffle Towns to Italian Lake Islands
Europe's hidden gems for 2026 include truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia and serene Italian lake islands. These destinations offer
Europe's Ice Cream Preferences Shift: Vanilla Dethroned by Chocolate and Fruit Flavors
Vanilla is no longer Europe's top ice cream flavor, as chocolate and fruit varieties gain popularity. Italy consumes the most ice cream per
Portugal Bolsters Lisbon Airport Security with 48 Extra Officers Amid EES Delays
Portugal is sending 48 more police officers to Lisbon's Humberto Delgado Airport starting Friday to address persistent queues at border cont