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Lush greenery … Mestia during the warmer months.

New hiking trail puts forgotten part of Europe on the map

Until about 10 years ago, this remote region barely saw any international travellers. But thanks to a new 3000-kilometre hiking route, interest is surging.

  • Rob McFarland

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Cachopo, Spain’s version of the classic pub schnitzel.

Spain’s version of the classic pub schnitzel is the ultimate booze food

This key dish from Northern Spain is essentially a cordon bleu, only far, far bigger.

  • Ben Groundwater
Visitor drawcard the Church of La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona.

Which European destination is best? We rate and rank key rivals

Greece v Turkey. Germany v Austria. Spain v Portugal. We name the winners from a travel perspective when it comes to Europe’s key rivalries.

  • Ute Junker
A bar mleczny, or “milk bar,” is a uniquely Polish institution.

Where local ‘milk bars’ feel more like Soviet IKEAs

No-frills state-subsidised canteens dish up hearty Polish fare at prices that haven’t budged much since Stalin.

  • Natasha Bazika
Japan Airlines’ business class: Tony Wright found a deal through a travel agent for less than half the price of other carriers.

Frustration over a Qantas upgrade changed the way I travel

In 50 years of globetrotting, I’d always planned my travels myself. But that’s changed since I met Amanda.

  • Tony Wright
On the terrace at Hotel Marianna.

Greek seaside stay isn’t luxe but you’ll feel like you won the lottery

In a town of sleek, boutique options, the charming family-run Hotel Marianna in Nafplio stands out for old-style hospitality, where nothing is too much bother.

  • Kate Armstrong
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The Dolomites’ Seiser Alm – Europe’s largest high-elevation alpine meadow.

Beyond Rome and Venice: 15 of Italy’s most underrated destinations

Italy is crowded, no question, but there are plenty of Italian places beyond Rome, Venice and Florence still ready and waiting to welcome visitors.

  • Brian Johnston
Tiber Island and Fabricius Bridge on the river Tiber.

Rome’s forgotten river is actually home to some of its greatest sights

A river may run through its ancient heart, yet Rome’s citizens don’t think much of their answer to the Seine.

  • Anthony Dennis
Landlocked Andorra is one of the world’s smallest countries.

I love Europe, but a few hours in this country is more than enough

This seems like a country that has sold its soul and creates nothing beautiful, but merely relies on the beauty of its mountains.

  • Brian Johnston
Vienna’s Hotel Motto.

Behind the queues at the bakery, this Vienna boutique hotel is perfection

Pastries so exquisite people queue up outside are just the start of what makes this whimsical hotel so special.

  • Natasha Bazika

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