Tag Archives: Europe

Twenty years ago, as my partner and I prepared to launch Hidden Europe magazine, we both thought we knew Europe pretty well. It was only after we swapped planes for trains that we discovered how much we still had to learn. Two decades on, I am still routinely making long …

Le Havre, FranceWith its location where the Seine joins the sea, the Unesco world heritage-listed site of Le Havre offers a mix of city and seascapes that should float any couple’s proverbial. Watch boats bob at the scenic Bassin du Roi (the King’s Basin) or head to MuMa, the Museum …

Whether they are naturally formed, cast in concrete on a rock shelf or hewn from the rock itself, tidal pools solve a problem by providing safe access to the sea. Plunging into rich saltwater in a sheltered area protected from the turbulent waves, yet still refreshed by the tide twice …

Whether you’ve taken a sleeper to the Arctic Circle, boarded high-speed services for a multi-city break, or enjoyed slow routes rumbling into the rural hinterlands of southern Europe, we’d love to hear your experiences of great rail journeys. Share details of lovely cafes, connection tips, and ticket and timetable quirks …

  Pope Francis today urged Europe to find ‘courageous courses of peace’ to end the war in Ukraine.   The 86-year-old pontiff made the call during his trip to Portugal for a major Catholic youth festival. ‘We are sailing amid storms on the ocean of history, and we sense the …

Summer is prime time for country fairs – where farmers parade their animals, giant marrows win prizes, local produce is for sale and fairground rides add to the fun. We want to hear about the best rural festivals you’ve been to, whether in the UK or a similar-style event on …

Chelsea have been fined €10 million (around £8.57m) by UEFA for breaching Financial Fair Play rules after “submitting incomplete financial information”. The Blues have spent around £600m on 19 new players since the arrival of new owner Todd Boehly in May 2022. However, this fine corresponds to a seven-year period …

The European Union has announced new travel document requirements through its European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).   Beginning in 2024, the European Union will require visitors to get pre-approval via the European Travel Information and Authorisation System, and that goes for summer jet-setters from the US.   The …

Greece weather institute warned of temperatures soaring above 40C (104F), as southern Europe is swept by blistering heatwave. Greece’s capital is facing its hottest July weekend in 50 years, with temperatures forecast to soar above 40C (104F), as the nation and others in southern Europe, such as Italy and Spain, …

The new Chelsea home kit has been released – and this might just be the most stunning shirt we’ve seen this summer.  It’s a busy time to be a fan of this club, right? The Blues are hammering hard in the transfer market: so much so that they’ve not yet …