Europe
I visited eight European countries without flying, and loved it
My epic 40-day journey marks a grand return to rail travel, unlocking the sheer pleasure of seeing the continent unfold at ground level.
- by Tim Richards
Six of the best new London hotels
A converted power station or a rock ‘n’ roll themed stay? There’s no shortage of trendy stays in the UK’s capital.
- by Steve McKenna
Endorsed by Hollywood, this ancient way to walk Europe is all the rage
Countless books, TV series and movies have helped popularise the Camino del Santiago. But what differentiates it from any other hike through rural Europe?
- by Rob McFarland
The 14 things Aussie expats in London miss most
Expats share what they miss about home. And some answers are surprising – Vegemite or Tim Tams not included.
- by Julia D'Orazio
$6600 v $127: How to travel Europe’s spectacular train routes on the cheap
The Orient-Express takes you from Paris to Venice for $6600 but you can make the same rail journey in a sleeper for about $127.
- by Brian Johnston
Nine must-do highlights of Monza, Italy
This F1 battleground is also home to a royal residence, sought-after baked goods and breathtaking Gothic architecture.
- by Tricia Welsh
Opinion
Opinion
We used to laugh at the northern hemisphere’s ‘summer’. Not any more
The hellscape of southern Europe’s summer has got people rethinking where they will take their holidays.
- by Lee Tulloch
Up close with Stonehenge’s little-known older sibling on underrated trail
The Great West Way is a 200-kilometre touring route that encourages people explore the lesser-known gems in between UK cities.
- by Rob McFarland
Should I cancel my trip to Europe? Things visitors should know about summer wildfires
Here’s what to know if you have a scheduled trip to the Mediterranean as heat waves continue.
- by Sofia Andrade
Ten alternative European cities without the crowds
It is possible to do Europe in peak season without a canopy of tour guide umbrellas – you just have to pick the right place.
- by David Whitley