Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Baltic Sea's Largest Hotel Opens in Poland, But Only 500 of 1,240 Rooms Ready
The Baltic Sea's largest hotel, a 13-floor, 1,240-room mega-hotel in Świnoujście, Poland, has opened but with only 500 rooms ready. Construc
Guadalajara 2026: A European Fan's Guide to Mexico's World Cup Host City
Mexico's second-largest city will host four group-stage matches in 2026, including Mexico vs Korea Republic. Known for mariachi and tequila,
Toronto 2026: A European Fan's Guide to the World Cup Host City
Toronto will host six World Cup matches in 2026, including Canada's opening fixture. The city's multicultural food scene and public transpor
Portugal to Deploy 340 Extra PSP Officers at Airports to Ease Summer Queues
Portugal's Interior Minister Luís Neves announced 340 additional PSP officers will be deployed to airports from July 4. The move aims to red
Scottish Island Ulva Closes to Visitors on Sundays After Tourism Surge
Ulva, a tiny Scottish island with 16 residents, is closing to visitors on Sundays after a BBC property show triggered an unexpected tourism
Top European Cities for Authentic Local Dining: Venice Leads, Istanbul Surpasses Paris
Venice leads with 18 Michelin-recognized local restaurants. Istanbul, Marseille, and Nice share second place. The index reflects a growing t
Middle East Conflict and Strikes Drive First Post-Pandemic Drop in European Air Traffic
European airport trade body ACI EUROPE reports a 0.7% drop in passenger traffic for April 2026, the first year-on-year decline since the pan
Interactive Map Reveals 2026 Night Train Routes Across Europe
Back-on-Track releases its 2026 interactive night train map, detailing all regular sleeper services across Europe. Five new routes launch, i
Step Into History: HX Expeditions' 1896 Cabin Revives Arctic Exploration Era
HX Expeditions unveils the 1896 Cabin on MS Fridtjof Nansen, a limited-edition upgrade that recreates the look and feel of a 19th-century ex
France Names 33 Palace Hotels for 2026, Adding Six New Luxury Properties
Atout France has released its 2026 palace hotel list, featuring 33 properties. Six new hotels join the elite category, including three in Pa
Finnish Lapland Resort Launches Summer Treasure Hunt for €20,000 Gold Bar
Levi, a ski resort in Finnish Lapland, is launching a summer treasure hunt for a €20,000 gold bar. Clues will be released from 18 June to 22
Overtourism Backlash: Spain, Italy, and France Lead Anti-Tourism Sentiment Across Europe
Spain, Italy, and France top a new ranking of European countries with the strongest backlash against mass tourism. Protests have erupted in