European Travel

Heraklion, Crete, ranks as the top vegan-friendly city in Europe, with 22.9% of its restaurants offering vegan options. The island of Crete boasts a vibrant Mediterranean diet and a strong meze culture, which complements the vegan scene well.

Sometimes all you need is just one night away to feel recharged. But when time is short, choosing the right city can make or break your trip.

TikTok has racked up more than 2.1 billion posts under the tag ‘24 hours in’, with travellers showing whirlwind city breaks condensed into a single day.

Open water swimming is experiencing a surge in popularity. In the last 10 years, searches for the term have increased by 590% in the UK, according to Google Trends search data, whilst ‘lake swimming’ has seen an increase of 1320%.

To mark National Beach Day on August 30th, Iglu Cruise has put together a list of Europe’s best beaches. From Greece and Italy to Spain and the UK, each country offers unique and beautiful beaches to appreciate.

Wild camping sounds romantic—the idea of sleeping under the stars on a beautiful beach is incredibly appealing. But it’s far less idyllic if you’re slapped with a hefty fine or told to move on in the middle of the night.

Despite eight in ten Brits saying they are proud to be British, as many as 74 percent still feel European at heart, even though the UK is no longer in the EU, according to a new study by TUI.

Driven by pop culture hits like Nosferatu, Bridgerton and The Witcher, castles are trending across Pinterest¹ and TikTok, where over 6,100 posts sit under the #castlecore hashtag

Car sharing marketplace Turo has compiled five European road trip routes for summer 2025 that Brits could take in, each of them offering the option of driving from the UK.*

From lively street parties to luxurious retreats and snow-covered adventures, there’s a festive corner of the continent calling your name. Here are five of the best places to welcome the New Year in style, all with a unique dose of seasonal spirit.