Queen Máxima, the wife of King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, (Máxima, 54 years old) enlisted in the Dutch Army Reserve ...

Across Europe’s largest cities, people are gathering for semi-silent, offline hangouts, in search of an experience that isn’t ...

With recent celebrity engagements — from Taylor and Travis to Zendaya and Tom to Selena and Benny — honeymoons are having a ...

Think London, Paris, the Swiss Alps, Rome, Venice, Munich and Amsterdam, all in one well-paced journey. With multiple 2026 departure dates available, it offers a structured way to experience Europe’s ...

This report reveals some surprising reasons for where people want to go and where they want to stay; especially interesting is with whom and why.

Bloemendaal aan Zee is the hippest beach town in the Netherlands. In winter, the beach and neighboring National Park Zuid Kennemerland are a great place to go for a hike. It truly comes alive during ...

Imagine stepping out of your hotel in the early morning with nothing but a map, a backpack, and the sense that the world is ...

The Eurovision Song Contest Live Tour effectively concentrates all its sound systems into nine (mutually bordering) countries of the continent’s west. Indeed, nine, because Germany appears twice, with ...

Looking for the best things to do in Bordeaux? From the Cité du Vin and historic streets to day trips like the Dune du Pilat, here’s how to plan a great visit.

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Officials have revealed a swathe of updates about Etihad Rail, including fresh details about the onboard experience and route ...