Switzerland
The search for van Gogh’s lost masterpiece
Cast off by the Nazis but heralded by curators, the artist’s painting of his doctor – made just before van Gogh’s suicide – has not been seen in 34 years.
- by Michael Forsythe, Graham Bowley and Elisabetta Povoledo
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What I learnt travelling solo in the world’s safest country for women
There’s been a 56 per cent increase in Google searches for “solo holidays” since 2020. In particular, more women are travelling alone.
- by Sarah Baxter
The legal status of assisted dying around the world
A number of countries have recently passed or introduced laws to permit a form of euthanasia for people who meet certain criteria. Here’s a list.
- by Sarah Young
Controversial Tube ads spark outrage as right to die debate divides Britain
British MPs are to debate a bill which would legalise assisted dying for some terminally ill adults. A decade after a similar bill was overwhelmingly rejected, the result appears to be on a knife’s edge.
- by Rob Harris
Freddie Mercury loved this town so much, Queen bought the local studio
It’s a genteel Swiss lakeside resort, but this city was home for the flamboyant British singer.
- by Tim Richards
This famous Europe trek can be easier – and more pleasurable
For those short on time or stamina, there’s an easier way to enjoy the best bits of the Tour du Mont Blanc hiking route.
- by Rob McFarland
The secret Swiss valley only locals know about
Near the Italian and Austrian borders, there is an exquisite region Australians have yet to discover.
- by Justine Costigan
The place chocoholics can indulge in a Wonka, all-you-can-eat experience
Could Lindt’s ‘Cathedral of chocolate’, where visitors are encouraged to sample as much as they like, get any better?
- by Katrina Lobley
Traveller Awards: 10 leaders in protecting the planet
From staying in an upcycled train carriage to signing a tourist pledge, these nations and operators prove there’s no single approach for protecting the planet.
- by Traveller team
No matter which train you take in this country, the journey is spectacular
Ah, Switzerland; the scenery is always a delight to look at, and even more so from its extensive railways.
- by Tim Richards
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Olympics
Her sights were set on Paris. Then a refugee border dispute wrecked her dream
A young Australian athlete was denied her chance of competing at her first Olympic Games because of a border dispute that ended up in world sport’s highest court.
- by Adam Pengilly
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