Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Why Fortaleza and Recife Are Europe's Closest Brazilian Gateways
Fortaleza and Recife, less than eight hours from Madrid, are Brazil's closest mainland cities to Europe. Direct flights from Lisbon, Paris,
Belgium, France, Switzerland to Trial New Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel High-Speed Rail Link in 2027
Rail operators SNCB, SNCF Voyageurs, and Swiss Federal Railways will trial a direct high-speed service from Brussels to Basel via Strasbourg
Olympic Champion Greg Rutherford on Why Kids Should Plan the Family Holiday
Greg Rutherford, the British Olympic long jump champion, now advocates for letting children plan family holidays. He argues that giving kids
Sardinia Beach Bans Adult Umbrellas, Allows Shade Only for Children and Over-65s
The mayor of Villasimius has banned adults from using umbrellas on Punta Molentis beach, allowing shade only for children under 10 and those
Europe's Second Cities Draw Travelers Away from Overcrowded Capitals
Europe's second-tier cities are gaining popularity as travelers seek alternatives to overcrowded capitals. Arnhem, Gouda, and Kortrijk offer
London's Finest Hotels: From Mayfair Suites to Historic Icons
The Telegraph has released a guide to the 250 best hotels in the UK, with London's Chancery Rosewood earning a regional star. The list inclu
New Overnight Ferry from Boulogne-sur-Mer to Cork Revives Port's International Links
Hibernia Line has launched an overnight ferry service between Boulogne-sur-Mer and Cork, restoring international passenger links to the nort
Afar Names 11 European Hotels Among World's Best New Stays for 2026
Travel magazine Afar has selected 11 European properties among the world's 40 best new and revamped hotels. The list spans restored landmark
Skopje: A City of Solidarity, Kitsch, and Reinvention Ahead of 2028 Culture Year
Skopje, North Macedonia's capital, is a city shaped by earthquakes and international solidarity. Its controversial Skopje 2014 project added
Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil's Northeastern Gateways Court European Travelers
Fortaleza and Recife, Brazil's northeastern cities closest to Europe, are attracting more international visitors via direct flights from Mad
Europe's Hidden Natural Wonders: Staffa and Iceland's Gems Top Underrated List
New research analyzing 54,000 Google reviews ranks the world's most underrated natural wonders. Scotland's Staffa National Nature Reserve is
Two Dead in Magaluf Apartment Fire as Blaze Engulfs Third Floor
A fire broke out at 5 a.m. on the third floor of a residential building in Magaluf, Mallorca, killing two people and injuring several others