Eleanor Ashcombe
Covers travel and culture across Europe for Harbinger Post.
EEA Names Winners of "Resilient by Nature" 2026
The European Environment Agency has announced the winners of its 2026 "Resilient by Nature" photo competition, drawing nearly 2,800 entries from 35 countries across three thematic categories. Winning images range from a bird navigating trash inside a drainage pipe to a single plant rising from fire-scorched ground.
MEPs Head to Oulu, Europe's 2026 Capital of Culture
A delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Culture and Education is travelling to Oulu, Finland, from 21 to 23 September to assess the city's programme as European Capital of Culture 2026. The three-day visit will take in major legacy projects, including a new museum, a repurposed Alvar Aalto-designed industrial silo, and key civic and cultural institutions.
Paris Reinvents Itself as Europe's Must-Visit Capital
Paris has long held a singular place in the imagination of travelers worldwide, but increasingly, the French capital is offering far more than the postcard landmarks that defined its reputation for generations. A wave of thoughtful urban transformation, cultural ambition, and culinary reinvention is reshaping what it means to experience this city — and visitors are taking notice.