Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Paris Hosts First Seine River Swim Race in 80 Years as Hundreds Dive In
Hundreds of swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle. It was the first major organized race
Norwegian Air Temporarily Adopts British Airways Logo After World Cup Bet Loss
Norwegian Air lost a pre-match bet with British Airways after England defeated Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinal. The low-cost carrie
Maximising Layovers: A Guide to Airline Stopover Programmes for European Travellers
Airlines like TAP Air Portugal, Iberia, Icelandair, Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Turkish Airlines offer stopover programmes that let traveller
Paris Landmarks Close Early as Third Heatwave Hits France
The Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum will close early this weekend as a third heatwave grips France. Twenty-four departments in the northwest
Esteban Ocon's European Travel Guide: From Normandy to Annecy
Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon reveals his top European holiday destinations ahead of the summer break. From the cliffs of Étretat in Normandy
Where Your Holiday Euro Goes Furthest: Turkey Cheapest Overall, Portugal Best for Hotels
Turkey is the cheapest overall holiday destination among seven popular European countries, with prices 40% below the EU average. Portugal of
Belgium to Introduce Road Tax for All Drivers, Including Transit, by 2027
Belgium's three regions have agreed to introduce a road tax from May 2027, requiring all drivers, including those transiting the country, to
EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights After 22 Years: Mixed Reactions
The European Parliament approved the first overhaul of air passenger rights in 22 years. New rules include free hand luggage and family seat
From Music Fines to Peeing Bans: Europe's Strict New Beach Rules
From Sardinia to Portugal, European beaches are enforcing strict new regulations to combat overtourism and protect coastal environments. Tra
UK Music Tourism Hits Record £11.2 Billion in 2025, Driven by Oasis Reunion and Festivals
UK music tourism hit a record £11.2 billion in 2025, attracting 24.7 million visitors. The Oasis reunion tour and festivals like Glastonbury
Nine EU States Urge Extension of Border Check Flexibility as EES Faces Criticism
Belgium, France, Germany, and six other nations have jointly urged the EU to maintain emergency safeguards for the Entry/Exit System beyond
Greece, Italy, and Malta Lead 2026 Surge in European Tourism Growth
International arrivals to Europe rose 5% in 2026, driven by Greece (+38.3%), Italy (+21.1%), and Malta (+16%). Travelers prioritize affordab