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Mini-pod on OBB’s new Nightjet.

Like sleeping in a bread bin: Inside Europe’s new sleeper train pods

Sure, it looks like a bread bin, but for the affordable price, I was more than happy to curl up like a croissant for 15 hours.

  • Natasha Bazika

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Viking’s heated pool with its retractable dome roof allowing for trans-seasonal dips.

No casinos, no kids: This ship could convert cruise sceptics

This is one deluxe, no-nonsense cruise ship delivering oceans of Nordic style, design, comfort and sophistication.

  • Anthony Dennis
Folkehuset Absalon is a repurposed church turned community hall.

In one of Europe’s most expensive cities, here’s how to get a great value meal

In a city awash with Michelin-starred restaurants, a traditional form of dining is breaking down barriers between tourists and locals.

  • Natasha Bazika
Cyclists crossing Via Giuseppe Mazzini of Ferrara with the tower of San Giorgio cathedral in background.

Not Florence: Italy’s other beautiful Renaissance city (with no tourists)

Overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, Ferrara has something those cities don’t – no signs of overtourism.

  • Justine Costigan
Valletta, Malta.

Europe’s smallest capital is surprisingly impressive

What Europe’s smallest, UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital lacks in size is amply compensated for in its wealth of impressive and historical attractions.

  • Anthony Dennis
In large European cities, there’s a certain formality to local dress that tourists rarely adhere to.

Dress well, drink less: The rules for doing Europe like a European

With more and more tourists swamping its many countries, causing friction with locals as overtourism bites, it’s never been more important to blend in.

  • Ben Groundwater
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The Mediterranean glimmers beyond the arched windows at La Passagere.

The food is superb, but it’s not why I fork out for French fine dining

What price a cultural experience? People spend more on a Taylor Swift concert or a soccer final.

  • Brian Johnston
Hansa studios with an ever-changing hologram of Bowie.

Surreal and magical, this trail showed me Berlin through Bowie’s eyes

The late rock star had an enduring love affair with the city that helped save him. Though most don’t know of his role in saving the city.

  • Sue Williams
Even Zeus has a six-pack.

Ten things we’ll never understand about Greece

Are all those ancient sculptors conning us? No amount of philosophy explains some of Greece’s more peculiar customs.

  • Brian Johnston
View of the medieval town of Cesky Krumlov in South Bohemia region, Czech Republic.

Grand discovery after dazzling days and carefree nights

It was a summer of wild adventure through Europe: dancing on rooftops, swimming in fountains and sneaking into Roman ruins at midnight.

  • Jordan Baker

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