Europe
Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook
Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.
- by Natasha Bazika
Opinion
Paris
It stinks, it’s polluted and I wouldn’t swim in it, but I love the Seine
French President Emmanuel Macron and Paris Mayor Anne Hildegard promised earlier this year that they would swim in the Seine before the Olympics. It’s possible Macron called an election to avoid the task.
- by Lee Tulloch
The bizarre European city that ‘belongs in a dream’
After reading how this Albanian city “rejected all comparisons”, and was a place where everything was “old and made of stone”, a visit became essential.
- by Keith Austin
Flying to Europe? Here’s how to get a free (or cheap) stopover on the way
Why arrive exhausted? Some airlines are offering a free stopover, while others offer major discounts on hotel stays and more.
- by Julietta Jameson
Italy’s seductive south is incredible and unforgettable
Famed for glorious, chaotic streets, charm-filled squares, mountains and olive groves, ancient history, coastlines and food – Italy’s south is all that and even more.
- by Anthony Dennis
Despite battling overtourism, this beautiful European city can be magical
Bruges is an incredibly rich cultural destination during the day. But stay overnight, and you’ll find the city retains a magical, almost timeless quality.
- by Shaney Hudson
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort
The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
- by Anthony Dennis
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
- by Natasha Bazika
Ten great attractions in Europe most Australians don’t visit
Step off the well-trodden European trail for deserts, national parks and castles that most Australians don’t see.
- by David Whitley
Paris for $1108 return? Olympics or not, flights to Europe are cheap
You’d expect airfares between Australia and Europe to be going through the roof by now. Instead, the opposite has happened. Here’s why.
- by Michael Gebicki
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