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Electric air taxis take step towards passenger reality after San Francisco Bay flight
A piloted electric aircraft has flown from Oakland International Airport across San Francisco Bay and around the Golden Gate Bridge in a public demonstration of how short urban air taxi journeys could soon operate in some of the world’s most congested cities A passenger electric air taxi has completed a flight from Oakland International Airport across San Francisco Bay
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New Brussels-Milan sleeper train to launch in September
European Sleeper is set to add a new overnight rail link between Belgium and Italy, with the route also calling at Cologne and Zurich as demand grows for cross-border train travel across Europe A new sleeper train linking Brussels and Milan will begin running on 9 September, giving passengers a direct overnight route between Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. Bookings
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2026 Winter Olympics close in Verona as Norway dominates medal table
A record haul for Norway, a best-ever performance for Italy and a ceremonial handover to France marked the end of a Winter Games that stretched from the Alps to the Mediterranean The Winter Olympic Games of Milan-Cortina 2026 concluded on Sunday night with a closing ceremony at the Verona Arena, bringing to an end more than two weeks of competition
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WATCH: Red Bull pilot lands plane on moving freight train in aviation first
Red Bull’s long-running slogan claims it “gives you wings” — and in Türkiye this weekend, one of its pilots put that promise to the test by landing and taking off from a freight train travelling at full speed This is the incredible moment an Italian stuntman landed his Red Bull aircraft on a freight train travelling at 120km/h before taking off
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Ski hard, rest harder: inside Europe’s new winter-wellness boom
Forecasts show winter-wellness holidays in the Italian Alps rising from £1.1 billion to over £3.5 billion by 2033, fuelled by demand for holidays that mix big-mountain skiing with serious R&R. John E. Kaye travelled to South Tyrol’s Ahrntal, a valley now known as much for saunas and spa rituals as for its slopes, to see how the European
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I boarded the world’s most eco-friendly cruise ship in Norway
Norway’s fjords have long lured travellers with their glassy waters, jagged peaks, and fishing villages — but at what environmental cost? With the country pledging all ferry and coastal traffic will be emissions-free by 2030, photojournalist and bestselling travel writer Emma Strandberg sails with Havila Voyages to see if a cruise along the Norwegian coast can finally be guilt-free As terms
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Digital detox retreats aren’t practical for most leaders, but you can still take healthy steps to reduce screentime
Locking away your phone and disappearing into the wilderness for a few days just isn’t a reality for most senior executives but finding shorter, smarter, sustainable ways to take a break from the screen is the next best thing, says travel writer and author Emma Strandberg Taking a digital detox — enjoying a break from the computer or phone
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Rome welcomes eco-conscious tourists
Discover how easy it is to go green in Rome with Emma Strandberg’s latest travel piece, now live on NationalWorld.
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Rome Rises To The Challenge
Is Rome truly embracing sustainable tourism — or just greenwashing? Emma Strandberg explores the city's eco-credentials in her latest article for The European Magazine.
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Rome rises to the challenge of sustainable tourism – and why you should, too
Rome is celebrating its Holy Year, with millions more visitors expected than at other times. To protect La Città Eterna, green businesses are working together to make the city a model of eco-friendly tourism, finds travel writer and author Emma Strandberg Rome is opening its Holy Doors to pilgrims and visitors as it celebrates its first Holy Year in a
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The European Magazine online
In her latest article for The European Magazine, Emma Strandberg explores a calming alternative to cold water therapy — one that doesn’t involve water at all.
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February article
I'm thrilled to share that my latest article on the surprising link between travel and anti-ageing has been featured in The European Magazine’s Business Travel section.