Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Kraków: A Practical Guide to Europe's Best Leisure Destination
Kraków has been named Europe's best leisure destination by Global Traveler magazine, beating Seville, Porto, and Lisbon. The Polish city off
Nobu Expands into English Countryside with Rutland Retreat
Nobu Hospitality is opening its first rural retreat in the UK, located in Rutland. The project includes a hotel, spa, restaurant, and brande
German Tourist Wins €900 Payout After Sunbed Dispute on Kos Holiday
A German tourist won €986.70 compensation after his family's Greek holiday on Kos was marred by guests reserving sun loungers with towels be
Airport Etiquette: Survey Reveals Europe's Most Annoying Travel Habits
Opodo surveyed 9,000 travellers globally on airport etiquette. Queue-jumping tops the list of irritants, while boarding styles range from 's
Waldorf Astoria Opens in Morocco's Tallest Tower, Bringing Luxury to Rabat-Salé
The Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé has opened in the Mohammed VI Tower, Morocco's tallest building and Africa's third tallest. The hotel feature
Spain Sets Blue Flag Record with 794 Beaches and Marinas for 2026
Spain has secured a record 794 Blue Flags for 2026, including 677 beaches, 111 marinas, and 6 tourism boats. The Valencian Community leads w
Lufthansa Posts Record Revenue but Warns Iran War Fuel Costs Will Hit Annual Profit
Lufthansa Group achieved record revenue of €39.6 billion in 2025, with operating profit up 20%. However, the Iran war has added €1.7 billion
Valencia Region: Europe’s Premier Destination for Elite Sport and Mediterranean Living
The Valencian Region has become a top-tier destination for elite athletes and active travelers. Alicante hosts The Ocean Race’s high-tech sa
Florence's Villa San Michele Reopens with Refined Luxury and New Guerlain Spa
Belmond's Villa San Michele, a former Renaissance convent in the Fiesole hills above Florence, has reopened after an 18-month renovation. Th
Aman Sveti Stefan Reopens in Montenegro After Beach Access Dispute
Aman Sveti Stefan reopens on 1 July after a five-year closure sparked by a dispute over beach access. Local residents will have free use of
Bosnia and Herzegovina: A Balkan Travel Destination on the Rise
Bosnia and Herzegovina has been named Europe's most engaging country on social media by Tripscout. The nation's rich heritage, from Mostar's
Björk Rave, Historic Train, and Cruises: Best Ways to See the 2026 Total Solar Eclipse in Europe
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will plunge parts of Greenland, Iceland, and Spain into darkness for up to two minutes. Events incl