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They’re out of their gourds. New data from tech giants like Google and Pinterest reveals that searches and clicks for “pumpkin spice” have plummeted since this time last year. The ubiquitous flavor hit Starbucks in 2003, then seeped into candles, deodorant and even Spam. (File under: Taking it too far…)…

For the age-old question of “where’s my train?”, there’s now a new live map for that which tracks rail traffic across France, Spain and Belgium. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Launched in August with an initial focus on the three countries, TrainTracker24 lets users browse Europe’s railway network in real time, from how…

Published on 27/08/2026 – 14:58 GMT+2 Although there is still almost a year to go, the total solar eclipse of 2 August 2027 is already driving up prices in some of the destinations that will offer the best views. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Accommodation bookings have multiplied in provinces such as Cádiz,…

Catching a train from London to mainland Europe could soon become a lot more straightforward. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A new analysis by Politico suggests high-speed services between London St Pancras and destinations including Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam could depart as often as every 15 minutes by the end of the decade,…

Published on 27/08/2026 – 7:01 GMT+2 You might think Scandinavia would be the obvious choice for an active European coolcation, but a new ranking suggests the Alps could be just as tempting. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT As this summer winds down following months of record-breaking temperatures, new research shows that searches for…

Earlier this year, Sitges was named among the top trending destinations to visit this summer. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT And if you’re planning a visit but haven’t booked your hotel yet, you might just want to take a look at the newly opened CASA METT Sitges. The boutique property, which has just…