Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Liverpool and the North West: A 2026 Cultural Itinerary Beyond the Beatles
Liverpool launches a new Music Heritage Trail marking 60 years of its pop legacy. The city hosts a summer of live gigs, while the Royal Live
Europe's Record-Breaking Pedestrian Suspension Bridges: A New Era of Thrills
Europe is home to the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, including Hungary's Zemplén723 and the Czech Republic's Sky Bridge 721.
Urban Calmcations: How to Find Peace and Wellness in Europe's Cities
The calmcation trend focuses on nature, digital detox, and wellness practices. European cities offer parks, thermal baths, and saunas for a
Ryanair Shuts Thessaloniki Base Over Fraport Charges, Cuts Greek Winter Routes
Ryanair will close its Thessaloniki base for the 2026 winter season, withdrawing three aircraft and cutting 700,000 seats. The airline blame
EU Bans Airlines from Adding Fuel Surcharges After Ticket Purchase
The European Commission has clarified that airlines cannot impose fuel surcharges after a ticket is sold, rejecting Volotea's practice. High
EASA Warns of Safety Risks as Europe's Airlines Face Potential Jet Fuel Shift
EASA has issued guidelines warning that a shift from Jet A-1 to Jet A fuel, due to potential shortages from Middle East instability, could p
Dublin–Belfast Rail Journey to Fall Under Two Hours in €700 Million Upgrade
The Enterprise rail service between Dublin and Belfast will see journey times drop below two hours by 2028, thanks to a €698 million investm
Pre-Flight Pints: Ryanair CEO Calls for Two-Drink Limit at European Airports
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has renewed calls for a two-drink limit at airport bars, citing nearly daily flight diversions due to intoxicate
Cyprus Tourism Drops 30-40% Amid Middle East Tensions, But Recovery Signs Emerge
Tourist traffic in Cyprus dropped 30-40% in April and early May, driven by the war in Iran. Ayia Napa businesses report a stark contrast to
Berlin's Tourist Decline: Rubbish, Transport Woes, and Club Closures
Berlin recorded 29.4 million overnight stays in 2025, down nearly 15% from the 2019 peak. Visitors complain about illegal dumping, train can
Africa Emerges as Fastest-Growing Tourism Region, Challenging Europe and Asia
Africa welcomed more than 80 million tourists in 2025, an 8% increase from the previous year. Spending grew 5%, outpacing mature markets lik
Budapest Travel Guide for the 2026 Champions League Final
Budapest hosts the 2026 Champions League final on 30 May. This guide covers the Puskás Aréna, fan zones, sports bars, and cultural highlight