Germany
Cruising: shore excursion
Venerable city shows its true colours
You really have to walk to see the historic town of Bamberg, says Janelle Thors.
Cruising: shore excursions
Just one snag after another
A visit to Regensburg, a mediaeval German town on the Danube, proves fascinating.
Germany
Hamburg with the lot
A weekend in the party city is a riot for Julie Miller, with ageing pop stars, steins of beer and cocktails on the sand.
Come to the cabaret
Steve Dow Throwing off the restrictions of the grey years, Berliners are embracing their raunchy past, writes Steve Dow.
Photo galleries
Photos
Germany's indoor tropical island
A giant hangar in Krausnick, Germany houses a tropical island indoor resort. Located on the site of a former Soviet military air base, the resort occupies a hangar built originally to house airships.
Photos
World's biggest beer festival kicks off
The world's largest beer festival opened with a pop Saturday as the first keg was tapped at Munich's Oktoberfest, a 16-day extravaganza of lederhosen, oompah music and millions of ales.
Travellers Tips
World
Culture on every corner
We've trawled the globe to find this year's 10 most compelling cultural events.
Europe
Keys to the cities
A Bordeaux bolthole for $120 a night? A riverside retreat in Lisbon for the same? Here's our guide to some of Europe's best-value hotels and guesthouses this season.
