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London · 9 Sept · Shifting map
East London May Join Europe's Rail Network by 2030

Virgin Trains is exploring a stop at Stratford International for its Paris services, opening a new gateway for cross-Channel travel outside central London.

London
Rome · 9 Sept · Shifting map
Italy's High-Speed Trains Will Soon Run Between Rome, Milan and Munich

Trenitalia is testing Frecciarossa services across the Alps, with commercial operations planned for summer 2027 and future expansion across the continent.

Rome
Amsterdam · 9 Sept · Policy
Netherlands Transport Strike Grounds Most Services on 9 September

A 24-hour stoppage will halt trains, trams, buses and metros across the country, with only minimal rail links to Schiphol Airport remaining operational.

Amsterdam
Venice · 9 Sept · Design hotels
Where the Stars Sleep During the Venice Film Festival

A handful of storied hotels on the lagoon and the Lido have hosted decades of Hollywood glamour, from Bardot to the Clooneys. Here's what makes them endure.

Venice
Venice · 7 Sept · Openings
Europe's Summer Hotels Worth Watching

From cliffside retreats in the Aegean to revived palazzos in Venice, this season's openings span every budget and travel style.

Venice
Barcelona · 7 Sept · Overtourism
Rethinking Barcelona: When Avoiding Overtourism Becomes Its Own Dilemma

A travel writer confronts the tension between responsible tourism and outright avoidance, and finds a middle path in one of Europe's most contested cities.

Barcelona
Hong Kong · 7 Sept · Cruise
SeaDream Yacht Club Orders First New Ship in a Quarter-Century

The 200-guest vessel will sail six continents in its first two years, marking a geographic expansion for the small-ship line.

Hong Kong
Rome · 5 Sept · Shifting map
Italy's Frecciarossa Trains Begin Test Runs to Munich and Vienna

Trial services mark the first phase of a broader plan to connect Rome, Milan, Naples and Berlin through high-speed rail by 2028

Rome
Hanoi · 4 Sept · Overtourism
Hue's Forgotten Landmarks Reveal Vietnam's Uneasy Relationship With the Past

Between meticulously restored imperial tombs and jungle-swallowed water parks, the former capital wrestles with what deserves to be saved.

Hanoi
New York · 3 Sept · Retreats
Testing New York's Sleep Hotels: Can Science Fix Jet Lag in 48 Hours?

Four hotels promise deep rest in the city that never sleeps, using quantum harmonics, AI mattresses, and dripping oil - with price tags to match.

New York
Dubai · 3 Sept · Policy
UAE Travel Resumes as UK Lifts Advisory Despite Regional Tensions

Britain's Foreign Office has removed its warning against non-essential travel to the Emirates, but travelers face ongoing flight disruptions and insurance questions as Middle East conflict continues.

Dubai
2 Sept
American Wallets Power Belgium's Tourism Surge

Visitors from across the Atlantic drove nearly a quarter of foreign card payments this summer, as coastal resorts notch their strongest season in years.

American Wallets Power Belgium's Tourism Surge
1 Sept
India's Coastline Reaches Far Beyond Goa

From Karnataka's surf breaks to Odisha's turtle rookeries, the country's 7,000 miles of shore offer more variety than most travelers realize.

India's Coastline Reaches Far Beyond Goa
London · 1 Sept · Shifting map
Competition Arrives for Channel Tunnel Rail After Three Decades

Virgin and Trenitalia plan dozens of new daily services between London and Europe, potentially quadrupling train frequency through the tunnel by 2030.

London
Paris · 31 Aug · Events
Three Theme Parks Planned for Greater Paris, Including Dragon Ball Z Attraction

A six-billion-euro project backed by Saudi Arabia will create a new entertainment district northwest of the French capital, with 22,000 jobs expected.

Paris
Barcelona · 31 Aug · Overtourism
How to Visit Barcelona Without Adding to the Problem

The city welcomes 26 million visitors a year, but locals say thoughtful travel can ease the strain on housing, infrastructure, and daily life.

Barcelona
Kathmandu · 30 Aug · Policy
Flash Floods in Nepal's Rasuwa Region Leave Hundreds Missing, Including Foreign Tourists

A suspected glacial collapse has killed at least 165 people and cut off communication with hundreds of hikers and pilgrims near the Tibet border.

Kathmandu
Bangkok · 30 Aug · Trends
Bangkok Takes Top Spot as World's Nightlife Capital

The Thai capital jumped from 13th place to first in a global survey of 24,000 residents, while Berlin led European cities at second overall.

Bangkok
29 Aug
Nashville Works Best When You Skip the Tourist Strip

Music City's real character lives in neighbourhoods like WeHo and East Nashville, where warehouse galleries, vinyl shops and neighbourhood bistros tell a deeper story than Broadway's honky-tonks.

Nashville Works Best When You Skip the Tourist Strip
London · 29 Aug · Events
Notting Hill Carnival Returns to West London for Three Days of Music and Celebration

The annual August bank holiday festival brings Caribbean culture, steel bands, and street parades to the capital's largest free outdoor event

London