Thinking of Europe? This island is the perfect off-peak destination
Autumn is approaching, bringing fewer tourists and a more comfortable climate on Crete.
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€500 not enough! Minimum tipping is out of hand says French resort town's mayor
Some of France's most exclusive beach resorts are accused of illegal tipping practices.
5 restaurants in Naples where you can forget about pizza
From mussel soup to limoncello: explore the rich food scene of the Campania region.
After more than two decades, this iconic Italy attraction is reopening
Extensive repairs are scheduled to finish next year.
Mt Etna volcano shuts Italian airport, causing travel chaos on Sicily
Hotels claim travel chaos has cost 40,000 nights of accommodation on the island.
Don't be a square: What it's like to stay in a quirky cube house in the Netherlands
See a hostel like no other, tucked in Rotterdam's famous cube houses.
What Athens in Greece, stays in Greece: The ultimate to-do list
With so much to see and do in the Greek capital, make this quick-fire guide your go-to.
$2.73 for an extra teaspoon? Italian restaurant adds outrageous charge to couple's bill
The travellers were appalled to see an additional charge on their bill.
Hot, crowded, cheap and dreamy: Travellers reveal what summer in Europe was like
Travellers who escaped winter in NZ tell Herald Travel what Europe was like.
'We’re the worst version of ourselves on holiday': US Philosopher on why travel fails us
A "love of travel" is not an achievement, says the philosopher. It’s barely a hobby.
‘I made a huge mistake’: Brexit-voting expat told he can no longer live in $200k home
There have been huge travel repercussions from the EU referendum - not only for Britons.
Review: Salerno's treasure - stay in an Airbnb built on 2nd century Roman ruins
The perfect base to explore Italy's southern region.
Australian woman’s 'devastating diagnosis', swimming in Croatia
An 'innocent moment of joy' on a woman's Europe holiday ended in severe injury.
Table for one? No Señor! Why this city's restaurants are banning solo diners
Eating alone is a very un-Iberian tradition, now it could mean you are refused service.
Celebrity Edge is sailing NZ and Aus this summer - here's what to expect
What's it like to be on board this highly-rated Edge-class cruise ship?
19 stunning seaside villages that make UK a summer dream
There's no better way to spend a summer than visiting Britain's quaint seaside villages.
Cruise ship drifts into ocean after being torn from dock by strong winds
Gusting winds of up to 58km/h pulled the ship away from the dock.
Deputy PM blasts German tourists who toppled statue older than Italy
'These are no 'influencers', they should be called imbeciles,' says deputy PM.
Grandmother takes first abroad trip after working two jobs all her life
The 65-year-old couldn't hold back tears when she saw Paris for the first time.
This tiny European country punches well above its weight
Hardly anyone puts Slovenia on their bucket list, but they should.
Planning a trip to Europe? Look out for these tourist taxes
New York Times: European spots are introducing visitor taxes to tackle overtourism.
What it's like on board the Oceania Vista
What it's like on board the Ocean Vista, a new cruise ship that launched in May and sailed from Rome to visit Malta, Naples, Corsica and more on its inaugural voyage. Video / Stephanie Holmes
Oceania Vista: An insider's guide to the world's newest cruise ship
Creative cocktails to fine dining, to dancefloors and libraries, this ship has it all.
Greece's free holidays for wildfire-affected tourists - only if they return to Rhodes
The Greek government is hoping make amends for affected tourists with return trips.
Greece plans hourly caps on visitors to ancient Acropolis
Visits to Greece’s most popular archaeological site will be capped starting next month.
Sightings of UFO-shaped restaurant draw foodies to remote Norway
It’s a restaurant Jim, but not as we know it.
Galleries, whisky and boutique shops: The ultimate guide to Edinburgh
This itinerary features a mighty tasting menu and a slightly haunted walk.
Contiki aftermath meets Baby Shark serenade on Kristina Eddy's Italy holiday
There's no backing down from travel challenges for this Sky Sport reporter.
How to avoid the tourist rush in Dubrovnik: 6 insider tips
The New York Times: Ways to find a little elbow room in the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Cold swims and food tours: 9 London experiences you won’t find in the guidebooks
Discover lots of hidden attractions in the capital.
Tourists cry foul over Italian lake’s $1000 penalty for playing football
Tourists in Europe have kicked off over fines for playing football.
The power of solo travel: Life-changing stories from those who've done it
Two globetrotters recount their world-altering solo travel experiences.
First look into Paris’ rugby ball-shaped fan village on the Seine
Rugby gets pride of place with a 39,000-person village at Place de la Concorde.
Greenpeace reveal sad reason travellers won't swap flights for rail
The organisation proposes 'climate tickets' as a key part of the solution.