In a country in the midst of a new and ugly phase in its five-and-half-year-long debt crisis, eggs have become an unlikely barometer of life in a nonfunctional economy.

Cruising along the Seine from Paris to Normandy is the perfect way to travel, finds Penny Lewis.

After sampling the French capital’s traditional tourist spots, head to the hipper places to be in Paris, writes Helen Barlow.

It would be better for all concerned if the European Central Bank stopped the supply of credit to Greece and left the country to its own devices, writes John Roughan.

Greece has made a final bid for aid from Europe's bailout fund, as it faces a race against the clock to avoid economic collapse.

No city does elegance - or afternoon tea - like London, discovers Patricia Greig.

Greek voters have given the EU a bloody nose - but the result means we could all end up getting hurt.

Members of Auckland's Greek community have expressed relief at the referendum's outcome.

Members of Auckland's Greek community gathered today to talk passionately about the state of the Greek economy and how that affects their families back home.

The cool thing about ridesharing on your travels isn't just the savings on cash - it's the people you meet, writes Ben Stanley.

Ewan McDonald digs into cardiac-convulsing concoctions in Prague.

This picture is worth approximately 317 billion words in Greek. That's how many euros its government owes, and how many euros it's going to start defaulting on.

Maxine Frith takes in an 18-course tasting menu which take seven hours to get through... and is worth every cent.

European aerospace giant Airbus is believed to be in the running to buy Air New Zealand's Safe Air engineering subsidiary.

Cruising Europe's rivers reminds Pamela Wade of having front row seats at a travel documentary.

Kevin Pilley enjoys a game of beach cricket with Kiwi pals on the picturesque Fife coast northeast of Edinburgh.

Scenery, great food, no packing and not too much exercise... that all suits Roger Hall.

Kevin Pilley gets a splash of red wine on his shirt at a messy Spanish festival.

Heidemarie Puetz visits a region where truffles have been cultivated since the early 19th century.

Winston Aldworth pauses to pay his final respects as The Church receives its last rites.

Austria's magical capital can best be viewed from a bicycle seat, writes Paul Rush.

That Apple should buy Greece with all the useless cash it has on hand is just a joke that won't go away.

Fiona Knight and family opt for the serene style of the Scandinavian ski scene.

Art, parks, cafes and canals; Liz Light delights in the Netherlands' capital city.

Justine Tyerman is captivated by the scenery of Valais' alpine skifields.

Twelve days spent cruising the Mediterranean on the Nieuw Amsterdam is bliss. Carol Smith shares the highlights at each coastal stop.

Linda Moser's nuptials are all shades of green, as she braves the elements - and aunties - of Ireland.

Newsmaker Eyjafjallajokull is now a tourist attraction, discovers Julia Waeschenbach.

Raise your glasses to these drinking establishments, writes Megan Singleton.