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19 Oct
A Croatian Coastal Town of 13,000 Breaks Into Europe's Top-Ranked Cities

Rovinj's Venetian architecture and Adriatic calm earned it a spot on a major travel list, outranking far larger destinations across the continent.

A Croatian Coastal Town of 13,000 Breaks Into Europe's Top-Ranked Cities
Lisbon · 19 Oct · Trends
Porto Builds a Literary Scene to Match Its Port Cellars

The Portuguese city known for fortified wine is now drawing crowds to book festivals, literary hotels, and wine-and-book pairings across its historic streets.

Lisbon
Sydney · 18 Oct · The big picture
Sydney's Second Airport Opens With Room for 82 Million Passengers

Western Sydney International begins operations on 25 October, with six airlines already signed and Metro rail link under construction

Sydney
Rome · 18 Oct · Shifting map
Italy Restarts Direct Venezuela Flights Amid Persistent Security Warnings

ITA Airways will connect Rome and Caracas from March 2027, banking on family ties and business demand while Western governments flag crime and instability risks.

Rome
Paris · 17 Oct · Cruise
Tui Plans Seine Debut With New River Ship Sailing Past Eiffel Tower

The UK operator will add Paris to its network in 2028, expanding capacity by more than a quarter as demand for European river itineraries climbs.

Paris
Istanbul · 16 Oct · Policy
What Travellers Need to Know About Istanbul's Severe Flooding

Heavy rain has caused fatal incidents and widespread disruption across Turkey's largest city, with more storms forecast through the weekend.

Istanbul
London · 16 Oct · The big picture
Virgin Trains to Launch Cross-Channel Services by 2030

The group has secured approval to run up to 20 daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam, breaking Eurostar's three-decade hold on the route.

London
15 Oct
When Rain Closes the Waterfalls: Iguazu's Safety Thresholds at Work

Surging river flows forced Argentina's national park to shut key walkways twice in three days, exposing the fine line between spectacle and hazard.

When Rain Closes the Waterfalls: Iguazu's Safety Thresholds at Work
15 Oct
Iguazu Falls Shut Down After Floodwaters Surge Past Safe Levels

The world's largest waterfall system closed to visitors as river flow exceeded six times its normal rate, driven by rainfall patterns linked to El Niño

Iguazu Falls Shut Down After Floodwaters Surge Past Safe Levels
Paris · 14 Oct · Food cities
Paris Loses Its Oldest Covered Market to Fire

Marché des Enfants Rouges, a 400-year-old institution in the Marais, was destroyed overnight, leaving a hole in the city's food culture.

Paris
14 Oct
Mississippi's Blues, Civil Rights, and Southern Soul: A Route Through the Deep South

From Jackson's museums to Clarksdale's juke joints, a drive through Mississippi reveals layers of American history that few visitors expect

Mississippi's Blues, Civil Rights, and Southern Soul: A Route Through the Deep South
Paris · 13 Oct · The big picture
The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Adds Monte Carlo to Its Route Map

The train will run to Monaco for the first time next May, offering overnight journeys from Paris with Mediterranean views along the French Riviera.

Paris
Paris · 13 Oct · Events
A Former Renault Factory Island Reopens as a Contemporary Art Centre

Île Seguin, once an industrial site southwest of Paris, welcomes a 5,000-square-metre venue designed by Pritzker laureates this month

Paris
Paris · 11 Oct · Food cities
Paris Chefs Shift to Plants as French Dining Meets Climate Policy

A government push to cut meat consumption is reshaping menus in a city built on butter, cream and tradition.

Paris
London · 9 Oct · The big picture
Britain Turns Down Three New London Rail Routes Over Congestion Worries

The West Coast Main Line is too stretched to absorb more trains without spreading delays, the rail regulator ruled this week.

London
Barcelona · 8 Oct · Overtourism
Barcelona Shifts From Volume to Fit in New Tourism Model

The Spanish city is using algorithmic recommendations to steer visitors toward culture and away from bottlenecks, drawing a line at 16 million arrivals.

Barcelona
Zanzibar · 7 Oct · Visas & entry
Tanzania Introduces State-Run Insurance Requirement for International Visitors

A new rule effective 1 October mandates most foreign travellers purchase government-issued policies before arrival, adding costs but covering emergency medical care and repatriation.

Zanzibar
Barcelona · 7 Oct · Overtourism
Barcelona Adopts Algorithm to Steer Tourists Away From Crowded Sites

The city's tourism board has rebranded and now uses personalised technology to recommend lesser-known experiences, hoping to ease tension between residents and visitors.

Barcelona
London · 6 Oct · Openings
A Block-Built Stay at Chessington: Minecraft Hotel Set for 2027 Opening

Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios will open a 69-room property alongside their theme park south-west of London, targeting fans of the best-selling video game.

London
5 Oct
A Ukrainian City Collects Miniature Sculptures on Its Streets

More than 80 tiny figures scattered across Uzhhorod turn a stroll into a treasure hunt through local culture and folklore.

A Ukrainian City Collects Miniature Sculptures on Its Streets