A polar bear has been shot dead after attacking a tourist expedition to Svalbard, Norway.

Master of Wine Tan Ying Hsien gives his picks for the world's best wine regions.

Over 42km and 21 wine stops spread over stunning Bordeaux, France, the Marathon du Merdoc is no stroll in the vineyard!

It's been dubbed as a "new Stonehenge" and has been discovered by the heatwave.

Richard Betts' Corfu experience puts a new spin on the idea of a conducted tour.

Travellers due to visit Greece urged to monitor blaze though most destinations unaffected.

Get one up on your travel buddies by planning a trip to one of these alternatives.

Brace yourself for the big one, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The football World Cup final takes place tomorrow at 3am NZ time.

Of the nine Banksy murals in Paris, most have either been covered or defaced.

Feel the sand between your toes, just a tram stop away from these city centres.

Evan Thomas runs with the bulls in pamplona. www.evanthomas.me

The 98 metre-long yacht rolled up the Thames to London's Tower Bridge.

The much-anticipated Mamma Mia! sequel was filmed on the Croatian island of Vis.

In Scotland, a willingness to jump off the beaten can often pay unexpected dividends.

Harry Potter fans can immerse themselves in wizardry at this charming holiday rental.

It seemed an ideal spot for a blokes' getaway, but it failed to live up to its promise.

Here are a few handy German words which travellers will find curiously relatable.

Escape the tourist traps and malaise of Europe and head East. You'll thank us.

Ewan McDonald glides through Europe's romantic past and marvels at its modern evolution.

Acting as a tour guide for a special group of VIPs gives a rewarding new perspective.

500 actors from all over Europe descend on the town's amphitheatre for a three-day event.

Amongst the televised debauchery on the beach, we find romantic side to 'Love Island'.

On a sneak-preview cruise, Stephanie Holmes sees what Norwegian's new ship offers.

25,000 visitors were evacuated from the Europa-Park amusement park in south west Germany.

Ewan McDonald discovers Europe on a slow boat.

Stephanie Holmes' top tips for visiting Barcelona and making like a local.

This brave little island is packed with history ... and tourists, writes Roger Hall.

Kate Ford puts together a guide of Parisian art galleries.

Guidebooks boast you can do both in one day in this compact country - so he tried it.