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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

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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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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
Unlike our tablemates, we didn’t book Septime three weeks ago.

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
EasyJet is paying its ground handlers a bonus for every cabin bag they force passengers to check in.

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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The landing at Nice is one of the most beautiful in Europe.

Underwhelming European airport at least offers a beautiful view

France’s second-busiest hub has so much potential, yet it’s an underwhelming gateway to a beloved tourist region.

  • Chrissie McClatchie
People swim at the Grenelle safe bathing site on the Seine river in Paris, France, Saturday, July 5, 2025, during the opening of the three Seine swimming pools, as part of the ‘Paris Plages’ event. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)

Paris’ ‘filthy’ river reopens to swimming after 100 years. I jumped in

Off-limits for more than a century due to pollution and safety concerns, the River Seine has reopened to bathers. I was one of the first to take a dip.

  • Henry Samuel
Borjomi, the hillside spa town.

Is this hike in a former Soviet state a good idea? Don’t ask the locals

“Are there any bears?” I ask half-jokingly. “They are very rare,” responds the unreadable ranger, giving nothing away.

  • Kurt Johnson
Aboard the Bernina Express, Switzerland.

Twelve days on trains in one of the world’s most spectacular destinations

Every hour is a peak hour aboard this grandest of grand rail tours.

  • Anthony Dennis

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