Travel

Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing this weekend

From Sunday 6 September 2026, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) emergency flexibility measures expire, meaning airports and border posts can no longer temporarily suspend...

Celebrity Cruises Leans Into ‘Coolcation’ Demand with New Northern Europe Sailings

For millions of summer vacationers, the dream of a classic European getaway has recently collided with record-breaking heatwaves and packed historic centers. That reality...

United just announced 10 new international destinations. As a Europe-based travel journalist, these are the 4 I’d book first

I’m writing this from Ljubljana, which made United’s latest route announcement feel particularly well-timed. Beginning next year, Americans will...

A summer of queues and chaos for UK-bound flights

We may have thought the days of airport stress were winding down with the introduction of e-passport scanning and...

Are Unpredictable Water Levels Ruining European River Cruises?

Low water levels are disrupting European river cruises. Here’s what travelers need to know about itinerary changes, travel insurance...

Strikes and Summer Storms Snarl Flights Across Europe

Hundreds of flights across Europe were cancelled or delayed this week, with Barcelona at the center of a fresh...

Direct trains between two European countries resume after being scrapped in the 90s

As demand for ‘coolcations’ grows higher, more travellers are swapping southern Europe for Scandi retreats and Baltic city breaks. It...

Europe builds smart tourism network powered by data

Europe is accelerating efforts to connect its cities and regions into a smart tourism network that uses shared digital...