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Sisi, or Elisabeth, often referred to as a 19th-century Princess Diana, was obsessed with her appearance.

How the 19th century Princess Diana gave me inspiration for my travel itinerary

Sisi, the royal rebel who married an emperor at 16, had a colourful life worth tracing through Vienna.

  • Mary O'Brien

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This festive Viking cruise takes in five of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets in one eight-day itinerary.

Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe

Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.

  • Chrissie McClatchie
Weiner Schnitzel… butter one up.

The secret you need to know about the classic Wiener schnitzel

Your arteries may recoil in horror at the thought of how a traditional flattened veal cutlet is prepared.

  • Ben Groundwater

Inside the Sydney house that sends a message to the top end of town

There’s no shoe room or six-car garage, but a sustainable house in one of the city’s most exclusive beachside suburbs is full of surprises.

  • Julie Power
Danube channel cruise port near Vienna’s Schwedenplatz square.

Port guide: Vienna, Austria

This small, intimate capital bursts with high culture, musical history and grandiose architecture, yet is surprisingly laidback, charming and fun.

  • Brian Johnston

Michael Jackson’s daughter on prioritising her mental health amid her music career

Casting off the pressure of Hollywood life, Paris Jackson finds comfort in nature and meditation.

  • Sonia Haria
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The wiener takes it all

Apparently, friendliness is next to characterless.

Mustair Valley in Switzerland’s Lower Engadine region.

The secret Swiss valley only locals know about

Near the Italian and Austrian borders, there is an exquisite region Australians have yet to discover.

  • Justine Costigan
Herbert Kickl, leader of the Freedom Party of Austria waves to supporters, in Vienna. He said he’ll start coalition negotiations straight away.

Far-right in Europe now a phenomenon the mainstream cannot ignore

Austria’s Freedom Party is the latest far-right party to win a European election, as disaffected young voters turn their backs on mainstream parties.

  • Rob Harris
Herbert Kickl has promised Austrians to build “Fortress Austria” to restore their security, prosperity and peace.

Austrian far-right party wins first national election since World War II

The Freedom Party was founded in the 1950s by Nazi veterans and is one of Europe’s longest-standing parties of the populist right.

  • Rob Harris

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