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Culture, trends and the changing shape of how the world travels.

21 Aug · Slow travel
France's Occitanie Region Offers Coastal Escapes and Roman History for Under a Euro

Regional trains connect medieval towns, beaches, and national parks across southern France at a fraction of typical travel costs

France's Occitanie Region Offers Coastal Escapes and Roman History for Under a Euro
21 Aug · Trends
Gen Z Travelers Are Skipping the Cities

Three out of four young travelers now opt for small towns over major urban destinations, reshaping autumn travel patterns across the United States.

Gen Z Travelers Are Skipping the Cities
London · 21 Aug · Slow travel
Taking Local Buses Through England Reveals What Slow Travel Really Means

A writer ditched trains and cars for an eight-day journey from London to the Cotswolds, discovering village pubs, chance encounters, and the surprising freedom of moving at someone else's pace.

London
21 Aug · Trends
Travelers Now Prioritize Culture Over Luxury Across Global Markets

New research shows cultural immersion outpacing adventure and premium experiences as the primary motivation for trips worldwide, even as food spending dominates travel budgets.

Travelers Now Prioritize Culture Over Luxury Across Global Markets
20 Aug · Trends
Following Darcy and Elizabeth Through England's Countryside

A personal journey through the real landscapes that brought Pride and Prejudice to life on screen, from grand estates to quiet market towns.

Following Darcy and Elizabeth Through England's Countryside
18 Aug · Events
Greece Opens 126 Heritage Sites for Free Under August Full Moon

An annual tradition returns with extended hours, live performances, and free admission to museums and monuments across the country.

Greece Opens 126 Heritage Sites for Free Under August Full Moon
18 Aug · Overtourism
A Cotswolds Village Says No to New Cafes as Visitor Numbers Climb

Bibury's council has blocked plans for a cafe and retail space at a working trout farm, citing pedestrian safety and the strain of high-volume tourism on village infrastructure.

A Cotswolds Village Says No to New Cafes as Visitor Numbers Climb
18 Aug · Events
Belgium Extends Its Biggest Beer Festival to Ten Days This September

The Belgian Beer Weekend will stretch to 10 days in 2026, marking a decade since UNESCO added Belgian beer culture to its intangible heritage list.

Belgium Extends Its Biggest Beer Festival to Ten Days This September
18 Aug · Trends
Malaysia Builds Its Case as Southeast Asia's Next Tourism Power

With 42 million visitors in 2025 and strategic bets on China, India, and Gulf investment, the country is moving beyond its neighbours' shadows.

Malaysia Builds Its Case as Southeast Asia's Next Tourism Power
17 Aug · Trends
A Marine Biologist's Quiet Campaign to Rethink Dolphin Tourism in Malta

After a decade of research, one scientist and a coalition of dive operators are using sound recordings and photo data to argue for calmer waters and a shift in how visitors encounter wildlife.

A Marine Biologist's Quiet Campaign to Rethink Dolphin Tourism in Malta
15 Aug · Trends
Tuscany's Maremma Sheds Its Malaria Past for a New Life as Italy's Quieter Coastal Escape

Once dismissed as desolate marshland, this southern corner of Tuscany now draws artists, conservationists, and travelers weary of crowded hilltop towns

Tuscany's Maremma Sheds Its Malaria Past for a New Life as Italy's Quieter Coastal Escape
15 Aug · Noctourism
Plan Your Aurora Trip Around What You'll Do When the Sky Stays Dark

Chasing the northern lights is a gamble with clouds and solar weather, so the smartest travelers pick destinations worth visiting even if the aurora never shows up.

Plan Your Aurora Trip Around What You'll Do When the Sky Stays Dark
15 Aug · Events
When Christmas Gets Weird: From Giant Burning Goats to Radish Sculpture Contests

The season's most compelling traditions have little to do with mulled wine and everything to do with showing up on the right day

When Christmas Gets Weird: From Giant Burning Goats to Radish Sculpture Contests
Sydney · 15 Aug · Events
Sydney Adds a New National Park to Protect Threatened Species and Aboriginal Heritage

Gulguer National Park will safeguard 28 at-risk species and rare eucalyptus forest while reconnecting First Nations communities with ancestral lands.

Sydney
15 Aug · Events
Victorian Vaults Beneath a Welsh Seaside Town Will Soon Host Immersive Folklore Performances

A drained 19th-century reservoir in Llandudno is being reimagined as a venue where audiences step inside Welsh mythology through interactive storytelling and sound.

Victorian Vaults Beneath a Welsh Seaside Town Will Soon Host Immersive Folklore Performances
Edinburgh · 15 Aug · Overtourism
Can England's New Coastal Route Avoid Scotland's Overtourism Mistakes?

The Cumbrian coast is building a road trip trail with locals in mind, learning from the NC500's cautionary tale

Edinburgh
15 Aug · Events
Burgas Wins 2027 Eurovision Bid, Bringing the Contest to Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast

The coastal city beat Sofia to host the music competition in May, marking Bulgaria's first time staging the event after its debut victory this year.

Burgas Wins 2027 Eurovision Bid, Bringing the Contest to Bulgaria's Black Sea Coast
Paris · 14 Aug · Events
Underground Burial Chambers Worth Exploring Beyond Paris

From New York to Malta, hidden crypts tell stories of faith, disease, and devotion that city streets can't.

Paris
Santorini · 14 Aug · Slow travel
Greece Beyond the Postcard: Twelve Islands Where the Crowds Thin Out

From ouzo villages to Blue Zone trails, these quieter Aegean and Ionian islands trade the tourist rush for something closer to real life.

Santorini
14 Aug · Events
Belgian Wine Region Opens Vineyards for Four Weekends of Public Tastings

Hageland's winemakers invite visitors to explore vineyards, meet producers, and taste wines from Belgium's oldest recognized wine region through mid-September.

Belgian Wine Region Opens Vineyards for Four Weekends of Public Tastings