Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Prague Leads Europe's Luxury Property Surge as Alpine and Mediterranean Resorts Dominate
Prague recorded the highest prime property price growth in Europe at 14.6% in 2025. Alpine ski resorts like Méribel and Courchevel 1850, plu
Europe's Best Airport Hotels for Runway Views: Where Layovers Become a Pleasure
Several European airport hotels offer rooms with direct runway views, turning layovers into a plane-spotting delight. Options range from the
Brixen Water Light Festival 2026: Illuminating Peace in South Tyrol
The Brixen Water Light Festival 2026 in South Tyrol runs until May 16, with 24 installations from 13 countries. The theme of peace is explor
Package Holiday Surcharges: EU Rules and Which Operators Are Waiving Fees
EU law limits package holiday price increases to 8% for fuel, taxes, or exchange rates. Many major operators, including easyJet Holidays and
Prague–Copenhagen Direct Train Returns After 10-Year Hiatus
Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn, and DSB have launched two daily return services between Prague and Hamburg, with one extending to Copenhagen.
World Cup 2026: Uneven Tourism Gains Across Host Cities as Economic Impact Remains Modest
International travel intent for the 2026 World Cup is rising across the US, Canada, and Mexico, but benefits will be uneven. Air connectivit
New Vintage Luxury Train Routes Across Europe for 2026
Al Andalus launches a seven-day Seville-to-Madrid route with stops at UNESCO sites. The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express adds a Paris-to-Amalfi
Four European National Parks Accessible by Train: From Alpine Peaks to Coastal Creeks
Many European national parks now restrict car access to protect ecosystems. Four parks—Calanques in France, Hohe Tauern in Austria, Saxon Sw
Turkey Tightens Power Bank Rules on Flights Following ICAO Update
Turkey's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (SHGM) has updated its rules to match ICAO's latest recommendations, limiting power banks to
Lufthansa's New Basic Fare Has Europe's Strictest Cabin Baggage Limit
Lufthansa's Economy Basic fare, launching in April 2026, allows only a personal item of 40x30x15 cm—the smallest cabin allowance in Europe.
In Germany's Spreewald, a 129-Year-Old Mail-by-Boat Tradition Endures
In the Spreewald village of Lehde, postal worker Andrea Bunar keeps a 129-year-old tradition alive by delivering mail by barge. The service,
Yomif Kejelcha's Sub-Two-Hour Marathon Debut in London: A New Chapter
Yomif Kejelcha ran his first marathon in London in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 41 seconds, becoming the second person ever to complete the dista