French tourists arrested for trying to 'steal a beach'
The island has battled for years to stop tourists from pinching its sand.
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Sir Bob Harvey on the day he followed Lord Byron's legendary swim
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
Finding fame and fortune overseas didn't quite go to plan for this Kiwi star.
Drop the Cliffs of Moher of these less visited Irish crags
You are among the hordes here, and finding a spot in the parking lot can be a nightmare.
Far from the Fringe: How to survive the UK's top arts event
4200 events in 500 venues. Not bad for a city a third the size of Auckland.
Relief for couple 'heartbroken' by airline error
Couple devastated after airline lost their beloved "baby" has received some good news.
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
Supermodel Gigi Hadid has vowed never to go back to the popular tourist destination.
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
Venice, Amsterdam and Austria's Hallstatt among places that say they are overwhelmed.
Brighton rocks: An easy day-trip from London
Venture further afield from the big cities on your travels with an easy day trip.
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
A couple of diving platforms beckon brave swimmers to the English Channel.
Fine for sitting on Roman steps more than pocket change
Rome is attempting to curb unwanted tourist behavior.
Dubrovnik and beyond: The ultimate guide to coastal Croatia
Combine cultural sightseeing with swimming, lazing on the beach and good food and wine.
Ship Check: Avalon Envision
Anna Harrison sails aboard the Avalon Envision on the Danube to Budapest.
Travel advice: Do as the Romans do
Planning a visit to Rome? Be prepared to do as the Romans do, or face a hefty fine.
Richard Curtis' London in five filmic stops
New York Times: Curtis credits his Kiwi perspective for his unique take of London.
No Clooneys, but this Italian lago offers A-list relaxation
Italy's Como lake is beloved by Hollywood royalty, explore this underrated Lago instead.
Shake, rattle, rolling through France in a classic car
New York Times: The car is shaped like an umbrella and equipped with flip-up windows.
Italy: A delicious Scandi twist on Tuscany
James Lewisohn celebrates the grape harvest in style at Borgo Santo Pietro.
Cool for kids: The Scandinavian hot spots for family holidays
Scandinavia and the Nordic countries have the ingredients for a flawless family holiday.
Delphi: Greece's underground classic
The New York Times: A classic destination for truth-seekers and sun seekers alike.
Amsterdam: Resist going straight to Anne Frank's House
Visitors have waited as long as four hours to see the little house that hid a family.
European summer: Lake Como? More like Lake FOMO
Posing poolside or taking a selfie in front of a sunset, enough is enough!
Walk this way: Travel tips for Spain's ancient pilgrimage route
Kiwi director of new documentary on what he gained and lost on the famous walking trail.
Star-crossed city: What to see and do in Italy's city of romance
Find the best sights and sounds in the city of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers.
Scotland: Recasting the V&A design museum for Scotland's city of culture
Thomas Bywater visits Scotland's long awaited branch of the world-famous design museum.
Cruising: Bathing in Budapest's cathedral to health
Anna Harrison enjoys Art Deco beauty and learns head nudity rules.
$1.50 a year to live in German city that time forgot
In the curious city of Fuggerei rental prices have remained frozen since 1521.
'There's nowhere else like it': Westside actor's favourite European city
Getting around this tourist favourite is easy when you know how.
Sommarøy: Norwegian island votes to abolish time
For a town that never sleeps, the pace of life here seems refreshingly laid back.
Death of Venice: Why we're visiting Treviso instead
New York Times: Who in their right mind would willingly abandon Venice for Treviso?