Russell Maclennan-Jones visits the Somme battlefields, a sobering contrast to Paris.

Rhys Davies discovers novel nightlife, magnificent scenery and rich history.

NZSO's Travels in Italy concert reminds James Judd of performances in Villa Rufolo.

Sick, delirious soldier thought to have fallen from ship unnoticed.

More rose wines than ever awarded medals this year as quality lifts.

A Southern Ocean swim is truly breath-taking, writes Caroline Berdon.

Cruise holidays provide the ultimate combination of relaxation, discovery and indulgence.

Centuries of farewells permeate a melancholy music, writes Beth J Harpaz.

A family cycling holiday in the Loire Valley is a winner, writes Noreen Barr.

Father had no idea where missing daughter was until viral campaign found her living in NZ

Aimee Shaw checks into a family-run B&B in the English countryside.

NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Sarah Marshall enjoys West Sweden's covetable coastal lifestyle.

Amazon has been told to pay €250m after receiving years of illegal tax treatment.

Jane Jurgens finds the best places to bag a snap.

Andrea Palasciano sets off on a jog around Rome's Spanish Steps and Trevi Fountain.

Anti-tourism protests are sweeping across Europe - visit these lesser-known spots instead.

French police say it the attack is probably a "terrorist attack".

Damon Smith proves you are never too old for Disneyland.

Police smashed their way into polling stations to try to halt a disputed referendum.

Armed Kiwi ship hunted down fleeing Germans on the high seas

Corfu resort is the ideal spot for a first family holiday, writes Kate Whiting.

A 700m walk connected to a 45-metre tall observation tower is to be built above a forest.

This Polish city is bursting with relics and richness, finds Paul Fry.

Celia Hollingworth had phoned her brother to say she was being attacked by dogs.

Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair is cancelling more flights, right up to mid-March.

The main attraction of Chalkidiki's jutting peninsulas are its beaches.

A quick tour of the coolest museum in Europe: planes and racing cars raced under the Red Bull insignia, plus some other crazy stuff. Video / Grant Bradley

Grant Bradley takes a look inside Red Bull's shed in Salzburg.

One of British model Chloe Ayling's alleged kidnappers claims it was a 'publicity stunt'.