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Spain: Exploring Dali's Catalonia

The Salvadore Dali Museum in Figueres and the Gala Dali Castle in Pubol are well worth a visit if you're holidaying in north-eastern Spain.

Spain: Take a walk on the styled side

Lace up your hiking boots and discover north-east Spain by foot. P.K. Stowers pays homage to Catalonia.

Belfast: From the dark end of the street

Ewan McDonald puts on his greatcoat and goes walking in the footsteps of a Belfast cowboy.

Hiking in Catalonia, Spain

Hiking the Catalonia Classic trail, taking in the Spanish villages of Calella de Palafrugell, Peratallada, Begur and many others.

Berkshire: A castle for the stars

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

Venice: Salute to romantic lagoon

George Clooney's wedding put Venice in the news. But Anne Hanley finds plenty for lesser mortals to do - for free.

A canal tour de France

Danielle Murray saddles up for a family trip cycling the canalways and forested paths of southern France.

England: Wear yourself out in Durham

You've had the first XV in Newcastle - now here are six impact players from down the road, writes Geoff Cumming.

England: Tyne to shine

Newcastle isn't on the radar of most Kiwis. It should be, says Geoff Cumming.

Stonehenge's buried brother

Archaeologists have discovered that Stonehenge had a huge stone sibling just 3.2km to the northeast.

Jack the Ripper unmasked?

Quantum of the Seas photo gallery

Grant Bradley travelled to Papenburg courtesy of Royal Caribbean to tour Quantum of the Seas, the cruise company's newest ship nearing completion at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Tanks for the memory

Sausages, sights - and a novel museum - make Hanover ideal for a husband-and-wife visit writes Judith Woods.

Room check: Castell d'Emporda, Girona

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

Russia trembles on the brink of war

Russia is "practically in a state of war against Europe", with the crisis in Ukraine rapidly approaching "the point of no return", warn EU leaders.

Castell d'Emporda, Girona, Spain

This 700-year-old Spanish castle will appeal to amateur historians, hikers and those who enjoy fine dining.

Central banks to lawmakers: You try growing this economy

Power of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.

Italy: When in Rome, eat with Romans

When Rome's tourist traps got a little tiring, Josh Martin found a boisterous table with locals was only a few clicks away.