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Small ship sailing in Greece: My husband as the skipper and me as the crew
Nothing says “freedom” more than a DIY flotilla holiday.
The ultimate non-touristy activity in Italy
'It feels like we’re the only international tourists in town.'
Enchanting escapes for big imaginations: 7 fairytale destinations
They're like something straight from the pages of a storybook.
The world's northernmost town: What it's like to live in 24-hour darkness
The Arctic town of Longyearbyen sits on the edge of the world.
Santorini earthquakes ‘could last for months’
With tourist season on the horizon, experts suggest there is no end in sight.
Italian ski resort overrun with 10,000 day trippers after TikTok promotion
The town's mayor said the influx of tourists were 'a risk for public order and security’.
7 underrated places on the island of Ireland
A 2025 itinerary to complement Dublin, Belfast and Cork.
New travel and tourism trends: The rise of cultural running retreats
See the world in a pair of running shoes.
Forget stuffy school lessons, Rome attracts even the most reluctant history buff
Easily the closest thing you’ll ever get to a time machine.
Introducing the Italian region that has (largely) remained under the radar
Unforgettable trips for 2025 from Lonely Planet’s latest book, 100 Weekends in Europe.
Why Tuscany takes the crown as Europe's best wellness destination
Holidaying in the heart of Italy’s spa country is everything you dream of and more.
Holiday of a lifetime: Should you visit Antarctica or the Arctic?
Which pole is better? Sue Halliwell compares both and weighs in.
Why Vienna should be at the top of your 2025 travel list
Music, culture, and charm in every corner – here’s how to make the most of it.
This 40-something year-old single mum hiked from Germany to Italy – and loved it!
The Dreamway tramp takes hikers from Munich to Venice over the Alps via 600km. You game?
Travelling Kiwis share Airbnb tips after 6000km on the road in Europe
OPINION: Airbnb stays in Europe can either be dreamy or disastrous.
Travel journalist shares 5 things they won't be doing in 2025
Learn from this Kiwi traveller's mistakes when planning your 2025 adventures.
Paul Lewis: How overtourism turned Porto's Livraria Lello into a sardine can
OPINION: A haven for book lovers, Livraria Lello is now a tourist trap drowning in queues.
London bakeries are making waves on social media, here are four of the best
Customers queue come rain or shine for these distinct, niche treats.
Rome isn’t just disappointing – the city is an absolute mess
Telegraph: “A bingo card of disappointments.”
Bordeaux's trams vs Auckland's gridlock: What can we learn?
OPINION: Why Bordeaux could teach Auckland a thing or two about public transport.
Why Lapland boasts the most magical winter holiday in Europe
Of course Santa Claus’ snowy home makes the perfect Christmas setting
The absurdly luxurious French hotel where a burger cost me $80
Hotel Byblos has attracted the biggest names in showbiz for decades.
11 Christmas-themed experiences that make London magical in December
Does this prove that the Northern Hemisphere does Christmas better?
Paul Lewis: €154 fine for a €3 bus fare - Kiwi tourists’ Bologna nightmare
OPINION: Simply catching a bus can cost a small fortune for the honest and unwary.
Why the royals love this Swiss ski-in-only restaurant sitting in the clouds
I’ve had the privilege of dining in some phenomenal places but nothing compares to this.
The Notre Dame is back open for business: Here's what you need to know
After five years, one of the most famous attractions in Paris has reopened.