Europe
Trains v cars: Which is the better option for travelling in Europe?
There are arguments for and against road and rail travel, but it all depends on your circumstances. Here’s what you need to know.
- by Brian Johnston
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Airline reviews
Airline review: On board Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe
A 16-hour flight can be daunting, but it’s amazing how time flies, literally, in business class.
- by Anthony Dennis
No matter which train you take in this country, the journey is spectacular
Ah, Switzerland; the scenery is always a delight to look at, and even more so from its extensive railways.
- by Tim Richards
This stunning European trek features equally stunning food
This is a rare walking holiday where you actually gain weight, as we stuff ourselves French cheese, duck, wine, liqueurs and anything else that comes to hand.
- by Keith Austin
The secret to the world’s best paella is found in this ‘Land of Mirrors’
The Ebro Delta is a flat landscape of marshes, channels and lagoons, its terroir producing an aromatic, short grain rice with excellent absorption properties.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Seven ways to keep cool in sweltering southern Europe
If you travel through southern Europe during the hottest part of the year, you’ll need a little respite from the sun. Here are seven of the best ways to keep cool.
- by Maria Pasquale
Seven unmissable experiences along Berlin’s dark landmark
Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, its spectre still looms large over the city.
- by Ben Groundwater
It’s next to one of Italy’s most famous sites, but few visit this side
Pompeii may steal the limelight, but the looming, roiling Mount Vesuvius is the true star of Naples, and few even realise you can climb it.
- by Kurt Johnson
The world’s best pastry chef and toiletries by Brad Pitt? New hotel has both
Hotel Les Lumieres is right next to France’s famous royal residence, the Palace of Versailles, and reflects its grandeur.
- by Julietta Jameson
The charming island with a landing so tricky pilots need extra training
This Portuguese outpost offers a sunny climate, a charming Old Town and rich traditions, as well as one of the world’s most challenging landings.
- by Julie Miller