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What's changing in the cities we film — and how it looks on the ground.

Cologne Cathedral Now Charges for Entry — What Visitors Need to Know
Germany's most-visited landmark now has a ticket desk — though not for everyone who walks in.

Thessaloniki's Metro Reaches Kalamaria: Five New Stations, Now Open
Less than two years after the city finally got its metro, the network has grown east toward the seafront suburbs.

Visiting the Acropolis This Winter? The Cheap Ticket Is Gone
For years, winter was the smart time to see the Parthenon for less. That trick no longer works.

Amsterdam Wants a 20% Tourist Tax by 2031 — What It Means for Visitors
The city already charges more than anywhere else in the EU. Its new government wants to go further.

New BQE Repair Plan Keeps the Brooklyn Heights Promenade Open
Earlier plans would have shut one of New York's best skyline views for years. This one is designed not to.

Amsterdam Pride 2027: Canal Parade Date, Route and How to Watch
The Canal Parade returns to its traditional format in 2027, a year after Amsterdam hosted WorldPride for the first time.

Brooklyn Bridge's Manhattan Entrance Just Got Redesigned — What Changed for Walkers
For the first time, bike and pedestrian traffic are fully separated at the bridge's Manhattan approach.

Times Square New Year's Eve 2026: What to Expect and When to Arrive
The logistics of standing in Times Square on 31 December look nothing like an ordinary night there.

Landsmeer Just Turned 700 — What That Meant for This Village on Amsterdam's Edge
A 70-day programme, seven themed chapters, and a farming village most of the country had never heard of.

Helsinki–Tallinn: Inside Europe's Busiest Ferry Route as It Goes Hybrid
Roughly 7.5 million people a year cross the Gulf of Finland here — and the fleet is getting cleaner.