Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Palermo's Allure: How Sicily's Capital Captivated Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are reportedly planning a three-day wedding celebration in Palermo. The Sicilian capital offers Art Nouveau hotel
Brussels Airport Warns of Mass Flight Cancellations on May 12 Amid Belgian Pension Strike
Belgium's three largest trade unions will strike on May 12 over retirement age rules for pilots. Brussels Airport warns of widespread flight
Greek Beach Fteri Ranks Second in Global Top 50 Beaches List
Greece's Fteri Beach on Kefalonia has been named the second-best beach in the world. Eleven European beaches made the global top 50, includi
Finland Transforms into Europe's Premier Summer Destination with Midnight Sun and 190,000 Lakes
Finland's summer offers a stark contrast to its snowy winters, with 70% forest cover and 190,000 lakes. The midnight sun in Lapland and mild
Grand Voyager: Discovering Tangier's Markets, History, and Artisan Traditions
Lilly Douse travels to Tangier, Morocco, to explore its culture, food, and history. She visits the Grand Socco, a historic fortress, and tak
Astana: Where Business Travel Meets Nomadic Culture and Modern Leisure
Astana welcomed over 1.6 million visitors in 2025, including 380,000 international travellers. The city hosts 1,000 events in 2026, from bus
French Staycations Surge as Geopolitical Fears and Inflation Reshape Summer Plans
A March 2026 Ifop survey for Alliance France Tourisme shows 68% of French plan at least a week away, down 9 points from 2025. Domestic trave
Greeks Favor Domestic Destinations for May Day Getaways, Booking.com Data Shows
Booking.com data reveals a 19% rise in Greek traveller searches for the May Day weekend. Domestic destinations like Nafpaktos (+137%) and Mo
Spain's New Heatwave Rule: Outdoor Terraces May Close Under Orange Alerts
Spain's hospitality unions secured new worker protections requiring terraces to close during orange or red heat alerts. Tourists may need to
Santorini Imposes New Access Restrictions Amid Volcanic and Seismic Concerns
Greek authorities have imposed new restrictions on Santorini, including closure of a hiking trail and port traffic controls, after scientifi
European Airlines Ground Flights as Jet Fuel Costs Surge
Jet fuel prices in Europe have surged over 105% year-on-year, forcing airlines like Turkish Airlines, Transavia, and Lufthansa to cancel fli
Tectonic Snorkeling and Gladiator School: Europe's Top Bucket-List Experiences
Tripadvisor's 2026 Travelers' Choice Awards rank Europe's top experiences. A Porto walking tour takes the global top spot. New 'Once in a Li