After 12 years in Auckland, Diane Clayton returns to the city of her birth, Paris. City of Light. City of Love. City of dog poo.

Pro-European parties look to have swept Ukraine's first parliamentary vote since the revolution that toppled Viktor Yanukovych's Government in February.

The recent detailed analysis of DNA collected from a shawl, allegedly of one of Jack the Ripper's first victims, appears to carry a fundamental maths error.

The Salvadore Dali Museum in Figueres and the Gala Dali Castle in Pubol are well worth a visit if you're holidaying in north-eastern Spain.

P.K. Stowers visits Dali's birthplace, home to an enormous range of his art.

Lace up your hiking boots and discover north-east Spain by foot. P.K. Stowers pays homage to Catalonia.

Ewan McDonald puts on his greatcoat and goes walking in the footsteps of a Belfast cowboy.

Hiking the Catalonia Classic trail, taking in the Spanish villages of Calella de Palafrugell, Peratallada, Begur and many others.

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

You've had the first XV in Newcastle - now here are six impact players from down the road, writes Geoff Cumming.

Newcastle isn't on the radar of most Kiwis. It should be, says Geoff Cumming.

Low-key agricultural conversions are opening up the cool, green north of Portugal to visitors, writes Fiona Dunlop.

The best travel experiences are often surprises and so it proved when I set out to reclaim the throne of Scotland.

As Scotland considers its place in the UK, Ewan McDonald searches for his family's place — and history — in Scotland.

When P.K. Stowers goes in search of world-class tapas, a cosy venue leaves him happily sated.

Aboard a river ship built for considerable comfort, Albertina Lloyd enjoys the luxurious side of one of Europe's great waterways.

A family OE in Europe was an eye-opener for Caitlin Wright.

Grant Bradley travelled to Papenburg courtesy of Royal Caribbean to tour Quantum of the Seas, the cruise company's newest ship nearing completion at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.

Sausages, sights - and a novel museum - make Hanover ideal for a husband-and-wife visit writes Judith Woods.

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

Russia is "practically in a state of war against Europe", with the crisis in Ukraine rapidly approaching "the point of no return", warn EU leaders.

This 700-year-old Spanish castle will appeal to amateur historians, hikers and those who enjoy fine dining.

Power of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.

When Rome's tourist traps got a little tiring, Josh Martin found a boisterous table with locals was only a few clicks away.

The Czech Republic has given the world many things, but the greatest of these is lager beer, writes Peter de Graaf.

Atheist writer Richard Dawkins says it is 'immoral' to allow foetuses with Down’s syndrome to be born.

Jamie Morton gets to grips with picturesque Switzerland's double act of charming culture and flashy style.