Europe
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
- Opinion
- Air travel
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
- ★★★★★
- Hotel reviews
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
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
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
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
- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
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
The incredible abandoned Greek island you’re not allowed to stay on
For long stretches of history, this World Heritage site was one of the most important places in the Greek world. It’s been abandoned for more than 1200 years.
- David Whitley
This famed Paris restaurant was booked out. But I had a secret weapon
This restaurant was our white whale; Michelin-starred and on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
- Katherine Scott
Airline pays bonuses to staff for every oversize carry-on bag caught
Major European budget carrier exposed for paying ground staff a cash bonus for every oversized carry-on bag they force passengers to check in.
- Samuel Montgomery
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