In the rocky Croatian hills, Jim Eagles enjoys the comfort of fiery spirits and food.

A New Zealand man fell 50m to his death in a climbing accident in Croatia as his girlfriend watched in shock.

A New Zealander has reportedly died while climbing on the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia.

Steve Richards discovers an unexpected partiality for steep hill climbs on a Croatian cycling holiday.

Because it's the low season the usually bustling yachties' hang-out of Hvar was transformed into a sleepy haven.

Mauricio and Charlotte brave crowds of 'Romeo and Juliet' aficionados in Italy, go tramping in Slovenia and find some fellow All Blacks fans in Croatia.

The Old Town of Dubrovnik, hemmed in by 2km of majestic medieval walls, is spectacularly located on the Adriatic coastline.

United States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.

Readers of Conde Nast Traveler have rated their top 10 European islands.

New Zealand's Valerie Adams unleashed a season's best throw to beat shot put arch rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk overnight.

The death of Nelson Mandela's great granddaughter "robbed South Africa of what was intended as a day of pure joy".