Since the 2008 financial crisis, Iceland has emerged as a tourism powerhouse that is captivating visitors with its breathtaking landscapes. However, the country’s tourism explosion will not be sustainable unless it is effectively managed

Offering award-winning hotels just metres from a plethora of arctic adventures, Luleå is a compact city in northern Sweden where the majority of attractions are always just seven minutes away

The European migrant crisis has been, among other things, a test of political competency and benevolence – one that the EU is failing

Riga is one of Europe’s fastest emerging locations for business, boasting over 800 years of unique national history and a rapidly developing corporate sector

The meetings industry has responded positively to a changing working environment following a series of quite extraordinary adjustments

General assumptions of the current and future state of many of the world’s economies may be shattered in the near future by a series of ‘great disruptions’

With the festive season in full swing, Europe’s cities are alive with mulled wine, roast chestnuts and bratwurst. Laura French takes a look at some of the best Christmas markets on the continent

While the world’s wealthiest countries are supposed to be forerunners in the push to reduce energy consumption, it is in fact smaller Nordic nations that are far ahead of the pack

Not satisfied with a mere 26 miles, many runners – amateur and professional alike – are turning to ultramarathons to test their mental and physical strength even further

Underwater hotels are tipped by some to be the next big thing, but many of the world’s most ambitious submarine plans mysteriously sink away before actually materialising

Stunning mountains, snow-capped cities, frosty alpine trees; winter makes everything that bit more magical.

Europe offers some of the most stunning and intriguing places in the world – Laura French takes a look at five of the best cities on the continent for weekend getaways