Oktoberfest draws millions of visitors to Bavaria each year, but there's much more to this quirky German state.

Books trumping rugby? NZ's role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week is more important than hosting last year's World Cup, says Bill English.

Anne D'Innocenzio discovers a love for river cruising on an eight-day trip on the Rhine, starting in Basel, Switzerland and ending in Amsterdam.

New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Chris Leadbeater suggests a two-day itinerary for visitors to the German capital.

The New Zealand Woman's Weekly celebrates its 80th birthday this year. Catherine Masters discovers how the magazine has reflected our lives over the decades.

As the French prepare to vote on Monday, Mary Dejevsky says the outcome is far from certain