Travellers to Ireland can expect gentle rain, grand stories and - now - great food.

Raphael van Workum's story of chance meetings and dubious connections far from home.

Mike van Niekerk takes in the art, architecture and cocktails of Milan.

Video captured by tourist in Iceland has been blasted for being irresponsible.

What's it like to cruise from Paris in luxury? Stephanie Holmes finds out.

Be wary about what you order for dinner, writes James Cann.

Described as 'little Naples', the rents here are ridiculously cheap.

A taste of the food and musical culture of Spain and Portugal really whets the appetite.

Montenegro's ancient city of Kotor weaves its magic around Greta Umbers.

Ex-hurricane Ophelia has led to the deaths of three people as trees fall on two cars.

Getting actively involved in a cruise is a great way to see some of Europe.

Not all is as it seems in clog country, writes Christoph Driessen.

The heartache continues for Jonah Lomu's family as the anniversary of his death nears.

Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check into the Sofitel Chain Bridge in Budapest.

Karen Bowerman explores two of Norway's fjords, Nordfjord and Sognefjord.

Dedication in Belgium of New Zealand's Passchendaele garden satisfying for Auckland firm.

Researcher says new evidence discredits police informer

Russell Maclennan-Jones visits the Somme battlefields, a sobering contrast to Paris.

Sick, delirious soldier thought to have fallen from ship unnoticed.

More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.

A Southern Ocean swim is truly breath-taking, writes Caroline Berdon.

Cruise holidays provide the ultimate combination of relaxation, discovery and indulgence.

Centuries of farewells permeate a melancholy music, writes Beth J Harpaz.

A family cycling holiday in the Loire Valley is a winner, writes Noreen Barr.

Road accident outside London's Natural History Museum causes panic.

German officer saved Kiwi soldier's life, then gave him his wallet. Can it be returned?

Father had no idea where missing daughter was until viral campaign found her living in NZ

Aimee Shaw checks into a family-run B&B in the English countryside.

NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Sarah Marshall enjoys West Sweden's covetable coastal lifestyle.