Romania
Europe
Show me the way, coach
Ute Junker Committed soloist Ute Junker discovers the upside of group touring in the Balkans.
Europe
Perfectly mediaeval
Lydia Bell explores castles, myths and their modern twists while aboard the Danube Express from Budapest to Istanbul.
Arrogant erections
Arrogant erections: the world's most astounding ego trips
Some people leave a bigger legacy than others. Explore the world's most arrogant architecture.
Europe
All stops on the Danube Express
From Istanbul to Budapest, via Bulgaria and Transylvania, Ian Cowie watches the passage of ambition and history.
Photo galleries
Top 10 towns you've never heard of
Here are some of the best under-the-radar towns and cities you should know about.
Travellers Tips
Tips
Today, the greenback, tomorrow the world
Jane E. Fraser How's your Egyptian? Your Cantonese? Hungarian? The strong Aussie dollar makes many destinations more affordable, beyond the usual haunts in America and Europe.
Expert advice
Tripologist: Savvy advice for when you're going it alone
I am planning a trip to Eastern Europe in September this year. Is train travel reliable and safe for a 50+ woman travelling alone?
