Destinations These are Europe’s best budget city breaks for Easter 2026 For just over a third of what it would cost to hop over to Paris for Easter, travellers can enjoy a coastal break in Marmaris. 23/02/2026
Travel News France retains its title as the world’s most visited country Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots. 20/02/2026
Moments Uber launches limited-time Northern Lights-spotting rides in Lapland The offering will coincide with a peak period of solar activity, when the celestial phenomenon will be particularly intense. 20/02/2026
Moments For a gourmet trip, follow these foodie trails around Europe From a newly developed blackcurrant trail in France to a historic route used by fishermen in Spain. 20/02/2026
Travel News Popular Croatia ‘party tourism’ destination proposes alcohol sales ban Split wants to bring in the new measures this summer to curb late-night street partying. 19/02/2026
Moments The most affordable day to fly is no longer midweek, experts say When it comes to booking, Expedia recommends waiting until closer to the trip than you think, but not last-minute. 18/02/2026
Destinations Europe’s best beaches for 2026, according to Tripadvisor reviews There is also a new ‘one of a kind’ category for beaches with extra-special features. 17/02/2026
Travel News Italy airport strikes postponed until late February The industrial action could impact tens of thousands of air passengers. 16/02/2026
Nature How Sardinia saved its griffon vulture population from extinction In 2014, Sardinia’s Eurasian griffon vulture population had shrunk to around 60. 16/02/2026
Moments Young travellers cite high costs as a major barrier to visiting Europe Rising costs, shifting priorities and a cautious outlook for long-haul travel are reshaping who visits Europe in 2026. 13/02/2026
Destinations Overseas travellers favour Europe’s shoulder seasons, data shows As overtourism plagues popular destinations and climate change makes traditional holiday spots uncomfortably hot in summer, visitors are changing tack. 12/02/2026
Travel News Travel groups denounce US proposed changes to ESTA Travellers may soon need to share social media handles, selfies and extra personal details under proposed US travel rule changes. 12/02/2026
Climate Multiple climate tipping points closer than believed, study warns Sharp changes could result in a cascade of subsystem interactions that would steer the planet toward extreme warming and sea level rise. 11/02/2026
Travel News Chic Italian island caps tour groups to curb overtourism this summer Capri receives up to 50,000 daily visitors in peak season, a number far exceeding the resident population of roughly 13,000 to 15,000. 11/02/2026
Destinations Why a new airport in Machu Picchu is proving controversial A new airport that would slash transit times to Machu Picchu has long been in the pipeline. 10/02/2026
Nature Red street lamps are protecting light-shy creatures across Europe The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals. 10/02/2026
Eco-Innovation ‘Vans on rails’: A green solution for France’s car-dependent areas There are approximately 5,700 kilometres of small railway lines in France that are not currently in use. 09/02/2026
Nature Climate change is bringing dangerous interlopers to Venice’s lagoon Venice exists in symbiosis with its surrounding brackish waters, and their health is also becoming increasingly fragile. 08/02/2026
Moments Why ayahuasca travellers are swapping South America for Spain Ayahuasca has boomed in popularity as a wellness practice in recent years. 07/02/2026
Green News The European city banning all fossil fuel and meat adverts in public Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so. 06/02/2026