Travel & Cities
European cities, trains, design and the small places worth the detour.
Frankfurt Airport's New Sky Line Shuttle Grounded Weeks After Launch
The new Sky Line train at Frankfurt Airport has been suspended for technical inspections only weeks after its launch. Passengers must now us
EU Proposes Single Ticket to Simplify Cross-Border Rail Booking
The European Commission's 'One Journey, One Ticket, Full Rights' proposal targets fragmented cross-border rail booking. It would allow passe
Sofia's Craft Beer Scene: A Guide to the Best Breweries and Bars
Bulgaria ranks 14th globally in beer consumption per capita. Sofia's craft beer scene offers diverse options, from High Five Taproom to Nosf
From Cocoon to Cloth: The Living Craft of Silk Production in Central Asia
Silk production in Uzbekistan's Fergana Valley and beyond remains a manual, step-by-step craft. From cocoon processing to weaving and design
Lumo Launches Budget Rail Service from London to Stirling, Fares from £29.90
Lumo has launched a new budget rail service from London Euston to Stirling, with fares from £29.90. The route calls at 12 stations including
Budget Summer Travel in Europe: Expert Tips to Stretch Your Euros
Europeans remain determined to travel this summer despite economic pressures. Experts recommend package holidays, train travel, and low-cost
Why Budget Airlines Slash Fares Amid Middle East Conflict
Budget carriers are reducing intra-European ticket prices by 10–30% to stimulate demand despite soaring fuel costs. Fuel hedging agreements
Sri Lanka Drops Visa Fees for Tourists from 18 European Nations
Sri Lanka has eliminated visa fees for tourists from more than 40 countries, including 18 European nations. The 30-day visa is free but requ
Italy's Antitrust Watchdog Probes EasyJet Over Misleading Baggage Pricing
Italy's competition authority has opened a formal investigation into EasyJet over claims its booking system misled passengers on baggage cos
EU Unveils Single Ticket to End Cross-Border Rail Booking Chaos
The European Commission has announced a single-ticket system for cross-border rail travel, allowing passengers to book multi-operator journe
Iran Conflict Drives German Holidaymakers to North Sea and Baltic Coasts
Germany's tourism commissioner expects increased bookings on the North Sea and Baltic coasts due to the Iran conflict. Nearly 20% of Germans
Turkish Tourists Flock to Greece as Inflation Shifts Aegean Travel Patterns
Turkish tourist arrivals in Greece have tripled in four years, exceeding 1.5 million in 2025, as inflation makes Turkey more expensive for v