France's greatest hits
Pair the pleasures of Paris with a leisurely cruise in Provence, says Kristie Kellahan.
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Denmark: Fairytale footsteps in Odense
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Denmark: Copenhagen classics
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Finland: Exploring Helsinki on foot
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Greece: Castles in the sky — exploring the amazing mountainous monasteries of Meteora
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French tourists arrested for trying to 'steal a beach'
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Sir Bob Harvey recalls his swim across the straits of the Dardanelles.
'I'm at peace with it now': Shortland Street star on learning how to fail
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Drop the Cliffs of Moher of these less visited Irish crags
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Far from the Fringe: How to survive the UK's top arts event
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Relief for couple 'heartbroken' by airline error
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Drive-in sex booths may launch at airport
A European mayor suggests drive-in booths be installed for sex workers at the airport.
Supermodel's luxury island nightmare
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Tourists rate attractions that were 'not worth the hype'
Tourist attractions that you can skip, and what to do instead.
Popular European destinations want fewer tourists
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Brighton rocks: An easy day-trip from London
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Amatriciana: Where tomato first met pasta
New York Times: The Roman suburb is home to the world's first ragu.
Restored refuge is safe from the hordes of Mont Saint-Michel
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Fine for sitting on Roman steps more than pocket change
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