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Qantas will fly Boeing 787 Dreamliners on its new Perth-Paris route.

Qantas’ new non-stop route to Europe takes off

The Flying Kangaroo is to make an overdue return to Paris, timed to coincide with the Olympic Games.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Board some of Europe’s most scenic railways with a Eurail pass, including Jungfrau.

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
River deep, anxiety high.
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
Albania’s Gjirokaster has unique medieval architecture.

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
Etihad offers passengers the opportunity for a free stopover in Abu Dhabi, including complimentary hotel accommodation.

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
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Polignano a Mare is renowned in Italy for Lama Monachile Cala Porto, a heart-shaped slither of sand formed between the sides of dual cliff faces.

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
In 2018 visitor numbers to Bruges reached a record high of 8.3 million

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
The resort, with its pool and tower.
★★★★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
Aperitivo is a deeply cherished tradition in Italy.

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
The Curonian Split has a dreamy timelessness.

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