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
Ecotech ‘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
Earth News This EU city just banned all public ads for meat and fossil fuels Initially proposed in 2020, Amsterdam has officially banned on public advertisements promoting meat and fossil fuel products. 06/02/2026
Travel News Berlin airport halts flights due to winter weather: Your rights Flights were suspended once again at Berlin airport on Friday morning due to black ice. 06/02/2026
Travel News Mount Fuji cherry blossom festival cancelled over tourist behaviour The local council said issues of traffic congestion, disruption for residents and littering have been growing in recent years. 06/02/2026
Travel News Everything travellers need to know about the EU's Entry/Exit System Travellers can expect information campaigns and awareness-raising activities at border crossing points. 02/02/2026
Travel News Rome brings in fee to visit one of its most famous monuments Authorities say the goal is to stop tourists from "eating ice cream or pizza on a monument that deserves the proper respect.” 02/02/2026
Destinations I stayed in a restored party mansion in rural India In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded. 01/02/2026
Travel News These European cities are getting new train connections in 2026 From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026. 30/01/2026