Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
European Airlines Slow to Resume Middle East Flights Despite US-Iran Deal
Most European airlines will not resume flights to the Middle East until late 2026, despite a US-Iran MoU. Gulf carriers have restarted, but
Massachusetts Legalises Haggis After Scottish Fan Campaign
Massachusetts has legalised haggis, the Scottish delicacy banned in the US since the 1970s. The move follows a campaign by Simon Howie Butch
Qantas Sets 2027 Launch for World's Longest Non-Stop Flight: Sydney to London
Qantas will launch the world's longest non-stop passenger flight from Sydney to London in October 2027. The route covers over 16,000 km in u
Waldorf Astoria to Open in London's Admiralty Arch in Autumn 2026
Admiralty Arch, a Grade I-listed landmark on The Mall, will open as the Waldorf Astoria London in autumn 2026. The hotel features 114 rooms
Seven Hills, Seven Local Secrets: A Lisbon Guide Beyond the Tourist Trail
Lisbon's iconic landmarks are often overcrowded. Locals share seven alternative experiences, one for each of the city's seven hills, from an
Esquire Hall of Fame Honors Nine Iconic European Hotels
Esquire's new Hotel Hall of Fame recognizes 21 hotels worldwide, with nine European properties making the cut. The list honors enduring icon
YOTEL Hotels Launch 'Anti-Appy Hour' to Curb Guest Phone Use
YOTEL hotels are rolling out an 'anti-appy hour' at properties in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London City, and Manchester. Guests tap a B
Electric Hydrofoil Fleet to Transform Maldives Island Transfers
Navier and JIH Global Investment plan to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats in the Maldives. The $100 million project aims to create
World Cup 2026: Scottish Fans Lead European Surge in North America
Scottish fans have flooded East Coast host cities, with flight bookings from the UK surging 1,000% year-on-year. German supporters booked ti
Europe's Top 'Coolcation' Destinations for 2026: Iceland, Finland, Norway Lead New Index
Iceland tops the Summer Heat Escape Index with a score of 83.81, thanks to cool August temperatures and low population density. Finland, Nor
Romania Restarts Direct Summer Trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia, and Varna
Romania's national rail operator CFR Călători has restarted direct summer trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia, and Varna. Services run
Central Asia's First Paragliding World Cup Takes Flight in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region hosted Central Asia's first Paragliding World Cup, with 150 pilots from 33 countries. The event highlights the c