Travel trends

Travel News

Meet the travellers flocking to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan

Following the Taliban resurgence in 2021, Afghanistan has witnessed an unexpected boom in tourism - but is it really wise to visit?

19/10/2025

Travel News

‘It’s like therapy’: How travel has become a form of self-care

In an epidemic of stress, burnout and loneliness, these young Europeans are incorporating travel into their self-care routine.

18/10/2025

Travel News

Sardinia and Savoie named top destinations for 2026

Europe’s top destinations for 2026 include Sardinia and Savoie, according to Expedia’s annual travel report.

16/10/2025

Travel News

Tombstone tourism: Why visiting graveyards is becoming so popular

A growing number of tourists are “rebelling against tick-box travel” by ditching the popular sights for a trip to the graveyard.

12/10/2025

Conscious Travel

Voluntourism is on the rise. Here’s how to get involved responsibly

While gap years have always been popular, older travellers make up a growing portion of the voluntourism market.

04/10/2025

Europe in Motion

Connection tourism: These are the best European cities for layovers

New research has revealed the best European cities for a layover, with Barcelona claiming the top spot.

15/09/2025

Experiences

Stay in a jet or jail? Europe’s quirkiest repurposed hotels revealed

Euronews Travel takes a look at some of Europe’s most unique repurposed hotels, offering travellers the chance to stay in cranes and former cable car stations, among others.

14/09/2025

Destinations

Why these ‘not hot’ European destinations should be on your list

These under-the-radar European destinations are upgrading tourism for 2026 while still keeping their quiet charm.

10/09/2025

Experiences

This is how women over 50 are reshaping solo travel

Older solo female travellers are pushing the boundaries of travel by rewriting luxury travel and seeking out deeper, more memorable cultural immersion experiences.

06/09/2025

Travel News

New US visa fee risks worsening already declining visitor numbers

This US visa fee increase could further impact international arrivals, which have already been on the decline so far this year.

03/09/2025

Experiences

Sightseeing at speed: Why extreme day trips are an extremely bad idea

Budget ‘flying visits’ come at a great cost, contributing to overtourism and the climate crisis.

01/09/2025

Destinations

How to plan a multi-generational family trip that actually works

Our trip to Montenegro brought chaos, bonding, belly laughs, and the surprising joy of multi-generational travel.

31/08/2025

Destinations

How to combine your holiday destinations for a greener vacation

Tripchaining can help travellers save money and time, while spending more time in destinations for a more authentic and memorable holiday.

14/08/2025

Destinations

Why this UK holiday spot beats European favourites for slow travel

Cornwall’s peaceful beaches, dramatic natural landscape and range of cuisines has attracted more slow travellers in the last few years.

11/08/2025

Travel News

New report reveals which European beaches tourists regret visiting

UK’s Bournemouth Beach is Europe's most complained about stretch of sand, according to a report based on TripAdvisor reviews.

07/08/2025

Experiences

Onboard the world’s best trains, as ranked by travellers

Two of the trains have new routes planned for 2026, with one offering scenic travel to FIFA World Cup locations.

02/08/2025

Travel News

Why landowners have introduced fee on this Italian hiking trail

The move is highlighting a wider, growing issue of overtourism, poor visitor behaviour, and environmental damage in Italy’s mountains.

01/08/2025

Travel News

Lavender fields draw unmanageable tourist numbers to Spanish village

Brihuega’s lavender fields attracted more than 100,000 visitors in July alone.

29/07/2025

Travel News

Shoulder season travel surges as Europeans seek quieter holidays

Most European travellers are likely to spend between €1,500 and €2,000 per person per trip between June and November 2025, which is an increase of 3 per cent from last summer.

24/07/2025

Destinations

Why is Croatia encouraging travellers to find their ‘pomalo’?

The term ‘pomalo’ originates from the Dalmatian coast, and is very on trend at the moment.

11/07/2025