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Paris: Grand hotel weathers the test of time
Courtney Whitaker explores the complex history of Hotel Lutetia in Paris

Germany: Following a gut feeling
Approaching 50, Bridget Robinson checks in for a 10-day fast to overhaul her health

Eat, drink, stay, do: Expert tips for three Spanish cities
Expert picks for what to do and where to eat, drink and stay.

Ask Away: DoC summer sanctuaries
DoC accommodation is used by the same families every year - is this reader too late?

Kiwi comedian Tom Sainsbury's unexpected ABBA encounter
'Snapchat dude' comes face to face with Swedish pop royalty.

Europe: Ski resorts with sparkle
As we get ready for another Kiwi summer, Europe's ski resorts are preparing for winter.

Out of Edinburgh: St Andrews is the perfect adventure
St Andrews is more than a day at beach - but what a beach, writes Sarah Pollok.

Cruising: Hungary for more
Anna Harrison discovers a bit of hands-on history as well as the joy of breakfast in bed.

Autumn colours: Europe's best upcoming cultural exhibitions
Europe's autumn cultural calendar is rich in highlights.

Spain: When in Barcelona, make a beeline for Montserrat
Sarah Pollok finds Montserrat a pleasant change of pace from Barcelona.

Ask Away: New visa requirements for NZ?
These new measures are designed to tighten our borders and tighten national security

France's greatest hits
Pair the pleasures of Paris with a leisurely cruise in Provence, says Kristie Kellahan.

Italy: Finding paradise in the imperfections
Cortona is the perfect Tuscan town from which to visit the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Ask Away: Escaping overtourism in the Greek islands
How do I have an authentic Greek island experience?

Portuguese cycling an adventure for the senses
Two wheels are the best way to see Portugal's Atlantic Coast.

The real spaghetti western
The New York Times: On the late summer trail with 300 podolica cows from Puglia.

World's best theme park named - it's not where you think!
Glowing reviews praise its "short queues" and for being "cheaper than Disney."

Opinion: Ripping into London's bad-taste tour
Max Wooldridge says tours that dwell on Jack the Ripper's murders are distasteful.

UK: Cotswolds market town with many selling points
Lottie Gross explores the English town that made pub crawls a sport.

UK: Street art tour of London's Shoreditch neighbourhood
Street art in Shoreditch ranges from superb to slander to gummy miniatures.

Due North: An alternative to London is full of family fun
London is great, but there's lots of family fun up north, too.

Denmark: Fairytale footsteps in Odense
Denmark's third largest city takes its name from Odin, the king of the Nordic god.

All that glitters: A day trip to Versailles
Venture away from the city of love for a day trip to Versailles.

Europe 2020: Holiday hotspots you should be booking now
The Early Bird sales are upon us so it's time to start booking your next long-haul jaunt.

UK: London with no phone and no credit card
Glenys Bean gets around London with no credit card and no phone

Denmark: Copenhagen classics
Compact, cultured and convivial, Copenhagen embodies the essence of Nordic cool.

Finland: Exploring Helsinki on foot
Helsinki is far more intimate and compact than the other Scandinavian capitals.

Greece: Castles in the sky — exploring the amazing mountainous monasteries of Meteora
Guy Needham explores heavenly Greek monasteries