Former Gouda city poet Pieter Stroop van Renen spent a week sailing from Rotterdam to Dublin on the cargo ship Elbcarrier after booking a cabin through a German site. As the sole passenger, he experienced life at sea without entertainment or Wi-Fi, sharing his journey via Instagram videos upon his return. He navigated using radar, ate with the crew, and accepted schedule delays, concluding that the voyage itself was more important than the destination.
Ranked among Kazakhstan’s top five domestic tourist destinations, the Turkistan region blends nature, history and spirituality, revealing the rich heritage of the country’s southern region.
Pieter Stroop van Renen, a former city poet from Gouda, traveled from Rotterdam to Dublin aboard the cargo ship Elbcarrier, documenting his unique experience on Instagram. He booked an owner's cabin that was available because the ship's owner did not travel, becoming the sole passenger during the voyage. Stroop van Renen shared insights into life at sea, including limited connectivity, navigation observations, and the reality of cargo schedules, noting that many people are unaware that civilian passengers can book space on freighters.
KLM stated it will not compensate passengers affected by the flight where former top executive Camiel Eurlings' power bank exploded, citing extraordinary circumstances. However, the airline confirmed that these passengers will have their costs reimbursed.
From AI-powered travel offers to growing demand for ski holidays, cruises and food experiences, dnata’s new Group CEO Nabil Sultan Al Murr says consumer habits are evolving rapidly.
Cars remain Europe's top way to travel. However, trains have overtaken buses for the first time in a decade, while planes grew fastest of any mode of transport over the same period.
Qantas will launch the first direct commercial flights between Sydney and New York in 2028, reducing travel time by three hours to approximately eighteen hours. The airline plans to operate these non-stop routes using twelve specially modified Airbus aircraft equipped with extra fuel tanks, aiming to meet increased demand that currently requires a stopover in Auckland.
Qantas announced that commercial non-stop flights between Sydney and New York will begin in mid-2028, reducing travel time by over three hours. The 18-hour journey will use twelve specially equipped Airbus aircraft with an extra 20,000-liter fuel tank, capable of flying more than 16,000 kilometers. Bookings are expected to open from August 2027.
A 67-year-old Dutch woman was temporarily detained in an Indonesian prison complex after becoming enraged over her hotel room on Sunday, according to multiple local media reports.
Visitors can only view the famous Japanese garden at Clingendael estate in The Hague for sixteen days this autumn. Due to high demand, attendees must now book a specific time slot to enter the popular attraction for the first time.
The number of tourists visiting the Balkan nation has doubled in the past decade as more and more people discover its fascinating history, brilliant beaches and awe-inspiring hiking trails.
Arrivals rose 2.5% and overnight stays 2% in July 2026, according to provisional ELSTAT data. Foreign visitors made up more than 80% of arrivals and almost 88% of nights.
An unusual travel trend is causing a stir online: More and more holidaymakers are wrapping their passports in aluminium foil, clogging up passport control.
Sunlight, healthy food, sleep quality, physical exercise and access to nature were the five factors that put Portugal's capital at the top of a ranking of 47 cities.
Art historian Joke de Wolf highlights the striking visual similarities between Bert and Ernie’s bedroom on Sesamstraat and Vincent van Gogh’s 1888 painting of his own bedroom in Arles. This comparison emerges as voice actors Wim T. Schippers and Paul Haenen step away from their iconic roles, prompting reflection on the cultural legacy of the characters. The article notes that while the set design has evolved, the perspective remains consistent with Van Gogh’s work, a connection acknowledged by the Van Gogh Museum during Sesamstraat’s 35th anniversary. De Wolf also discusses how Van Gogh intended the painting to convey rest and sleep, despite changes in color over time. Additionally, the text touches on speculation regarding the nature of Bert and Ernie’s friendship, contrasting writers’ views with the official stance of Sesame Workshop, amidst concerns about rising negative attitudes toward homosexuality among Dutch youth.
Venice is considering raising the tourist tax for day-trippers to a maximum of 30 euros per day, up from the current 5 to 10 euros. The city administration also plans to extend the period during which this tax is collected. An official stated that the current rate is too low to effectively combat overtourism, noting that a daily fee of 50 euros remains a possibility for 2027. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro introduced entry fees for short daytime visits in 2024 to manage visitor influx on busy days. Venice receives millions of tourists annually while having only 50,000 residents, with tens of thousands of day-trippers adding to the pressure each day.
A holidaymaker felt seriously misled by Booking.com after reserving a house on the Greek island of Chios that was advertised as being thirty meters from the beach. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the accommodation was actually located in a remote inland area.
