Europe
Glam new Scottish hotel’s divisive look has earned it a rude nickname
W Edinburgh looks like nothing else in the city. And the views from this swirling newcomer are out of this world.
- by Steve McKenna
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Airline review: It has a bad rep, but I would definitely fly this again
Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.
- by Catherine Marshall
The mysteries of a lost dynasty and an emperor without a throne
An audience with nobility highlights the fragility of ways of life, of monarchies, and even world peace.
- by Anabel Dean
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Opinion
Some European cities are punishing tourists, others are rewarding them
In the battle with overtourism, maybe the carrot rather than the stick might be more effective?
- by Lee Tulloch
There’s much more to the Eiffel Tower than simply climbing it
The Eiffel Tower may just surprise you, with interactive exhibits, Michelin-starred dining, a hidden apartment and a champagne bar in the sky.
- by Ben Groundwater
These floating boutique hotels are an alternative to river ships
Barging offers a slow-paced alternative to river cruising in Europe. Here’s what you should know about holidays on canals.
- by Brian Johnston
This is how the French do cheap summer holidays (and you can too)
Having lived in France for the past 15 years, I can understand why the French love camping – but without pitching a tent.
- by Chrissie McClatchie
This southern Spain train odyssey is ruled by two ‘F’ words
A trip through Andalusia covers a maze of intertwined staircases and cobbled streets, tiny restaurants with amazing bites, and all the passion of flamenco.
- by Belinda Jackson
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Train journeys
Highlight of this cheap Italian train trip is its famous, charming station
Sicily’s Trenitalia SpA line makes for an enthralling and inexpensive day-trip to gritty Catania with a bonus visit to a Hollywood-immortalised station.
- by Anthony Dennis
Port guide: Budapest, Hungary
Grand architecture, a rich history, and a stylish and confident present make Budapest one of Europe’s most beautiful, fascinating and lively capitals.
- by Brian Johnston
Port guide: Barcelona, Spain
One of the world’s biggest cruise ports is merely functional but, once off the ship, this city is a marvel.
- by Brian Johnston
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