James Edgar accomplishes his mission of skiing in the tracks of 007 in Soelden.

On a freezing evening in Berlin, Ewan McDonald walks among the ghosts of those who paid the ultimate price for a new life.

He lived, he loved, he sang, he ate. Ewan McDonald hangs out in Luciano Pavarotti's modest retreat in northern Italy.

A 2009 Gallup survey of European Muslims showed they are just as likely, if not more so, to identify with the country in which they live, than the rest of the population.

Kiwis starting to think about next year's holidays have plenty to choose from in Europe, writes Victoria Clark.

Richard Lawson discovers Greek temples, Christian shrines and many other treasures on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise.

They represent the historic face of Britain and are a famous tourist attraction in their own right, Susan Buckland discovers.

Any excuse will do for a visit to one of the great southern European capital cities, writes Michael Lamb.

Danger is never far away on an Arctic expedition, writes Sarah Marshall.

Charming vistas and idyllic villages of Italy's Ligurian coast fuel an indecent obsession for Carol Smith.

What's not to love about a country that offers mind-blowing scenery and a bit of James Bond?

Europe is going to have zero interest rates for a lot longer, and that is going to make it harder for the United States to stop having them itself.

Kickstarter, Twitter, Airbnb and Instacart - are working to adapt their platforms and technologies to help solve the refugee crisis.

Catherine Masters travelled Bordeaux by river ship - here she takes a look at some of the destinations and ancient history of the famous wine region.

Bookworms, history buffs and thirsty hikers are all in their element at the Jamaica Inn, writes Steve McKenna.

The historic nooks and crannies of the classic, sedate university city leaves Patricia Greig feeling like Alice in Wonderland.

Hardy men with pick-axes cut through tough terrain a century ago so a snug Grant Bradley could relish views that can only be described as spectacular.

They talk a lot about the light in Tuscany, but Michael Lamb found the darkness just as intriguing in Siena.

Michelle Jana Chan takes her Czech grandmother to Prague on a journey of rediscovery.

Walking through Barcelona, it's easy to forget that great political passions were once played out in its streets, writes Stephen Burgen.

A family holiday in Italy and France avoids the big towns and bright lights and finds the pleasures of rural living and small communities.

Pebble beaches, promenades and cobblestone streets filled with quirky shops and pubs make Brighton endearing, finds Greg Bowker.

Ancient tombs, historic homes that played backdrop to combat - Ireland boasts loads of history to relish away from the paddock, writes Brendan Manning.

Thousands of graves stretching to the horizon remind Penny Lewis of the sacrifice made by so many.

Between hailstorms and blisters, Sue Cocking finds the time to admire centuries-old cathedrals - and a genuine wine fountain.

Paul Davies stands atop Bidean nam Bian pleased to bag a Munro and learn four new words to describe rain.

On an escorted tour, travellers are treated to the best of Singapore, Spain, Italy and France, writes Carol Smith.

Europe's Christmas markets usher in a world of magical toys, local delicacies, beautiful decorations and bags of good cheer. These are the best Christmas markets, as chosen by users of booking.com.

For Germans, VW is a huge part of their national identity and place brand, writes Mike Lee. It would be like a Kiwi finding out that Fonterra, purposely lied about the safety or nutritional value of its milk products.

Nowhere is the VW emissions scandal being felt more acutely than in Wolfsburg, the ultimate German company town.