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Board some of Europe’s most scenic railways with a Eurail pass, including Jungfrau.

Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook

Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.

  • by Natasha Bazika
Being robbed while on holiday can be a traumatic experience.
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Here’s what to do if you’re robbed overseas (I speak from experience)

As we crossed an intersection in a chic, vibrant neighbourhood, a man jumped off a motorbike and literally onto the back of my travelling companion.

  • by Katie Dundas
Etihad offers passengers the opportunity for a free stopover in Abu Dhabi, including complimentary hotel accommodation.

Flying to Europe? Here’s how to get a free (or cheap) stopover on the way

Why arrive exhausted? Some airlines are offering a free stopover, while others offer major discounts on hotel stays and more. 

  • by Julietta Jameson
Seat assignment? A question of balance.

I flew 300 hours in economy class last year. Here’s how I get the best seat

When faced with long-haul horror, gaining a spare seat or an entire row of seats on “full” flights demands strategy and tactics.

  • by Flip Byrnes
The French are sticklers for niceties and a simple ‘bonjour’ will help melt the ice.

To win over the locals, this is the one thing travellers must do

French people are the rudest, most arrogant people in the world. Is it really true, or simply a cliche perpetrated by a bitter Brit?

  • by Belinda Jackson
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Aperitivo is a deeply cherished tradition in Italy.

How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy

Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.

  • by Natasha Bazika
Paris Gare du Nord, Europe’s busiest train station.

What you need to know about Europe’s train stations

For all their busyness, European train stations are remarkably easy to use, as long as you’re familiar with a few basic operational instructions.

  • by Brian Johnston
In Copenhagen, tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

  • by Brian Johnston
There’s no one size fits all medical kit, so do your research.

The medicines and first-aid items every traveller should pack

Few things ruin a tropical holiday as quickly as an ear infection. I’ve been burned before, but a two-week cruise finally saw me pack my first medical kit.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
Your sense of taste is affected by altitude, so choose your meals accordingly (if you have options).

The food that tastes best (and worst) on board planes

We could improve our enjoyment of airline meals by making wiser choices about what to eat when the trolley comes around.

  • by Brian Johnston