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Swede dreams are made of this

Nordic rivalry comes to the fore on a visit to Stockholm, but the 'Venice of the North' really floats Caroline Hurry's boat. 28 August 2010 06:00


Swords clanging, tourists learn gladiator skills in Rome

One instructor describes it as "experimental archaeology", and it may be the closest your inner child could get to an authentic warrior experience, in true 'Gladiator' fashion. 27 August 2010 04:50


48 hours in London

Got 48 hours to explore the British capital during a business trip? 25 August 2010 03:46


Best Europe airport buys

For airport shopping deals, Rome tops Europe's busiest airports, followed by Frankfurt and Berlin, but best buys for bags, perfumes or drink vary hugely from one hub to the next. 24 August 2010 04:29


Top 10 romantic hotels

In need of a romantic break, but don't know where to go? Boutique hotel connoisseurs Mr & Mrs Smith play Cupid with a hand-picked selection of 10 stays worldwide. 24 August 2010 04:15


Life's a beach for debt-laden Greeks

On the heels of a debt crisis that pushed their country close to bankruptcy this year, Greeks are savouring a badly-needed summer breather. 23 August 2010 03:24


48 hours in Berlin

The city which proudly bares the scars of turbulent 20th century history has a lot to offer. 20 August 2010 11:19


Orthodox flock to once-banned holy site

Thousands of Orthodox faithful have journeyed to Sumela Monastery, built into a sheer cliff above the Black Sea forest, to attend the first mass since ethnic Greeks were expelled in 1923. 19 August 2010 03:33


Psst: Picasso was born here

The legendary artist has put Malaga on the map as a city of culture, writes Kevin Pilley. 18 August 2010 06:00


From tyranny of taxis to City of Bikes

Three years after launching a widely copied bike rental scheme, Paris is stepping up efforts to turn itself into a bicycle-friendly capital on a par with cycling havens like Amsterdam and Berlin. 16 August 2010 04:55