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Bar/fly: Norfolk

Daniel Scott tramps along the Norfolk coast with the help of a flying Kiwi.

Switzerland on a budget

With a little planning and imagination, you can complete a Swiss tour without breaking the bank, writes Rosemarie North.

Stephen Diver: Mummy Merkel is here

This month we receive onto our shores the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, undoubtedly the most dominant political figure in the EU.

Spain: The barter of Seville

Surround yourself with the sights and smells of a Spanish summer, writes Anna Leask.

East Berliners were the heroes, says Wall guard

The East German border guard who gave the order to open the Berlin Wall 25 years ago this weekend has spoken about his momentous decision.

Bar/fly: Edinburgh

Whether its an 18-year-old Scotch or a fancy cocktail, you'll be spoiled for choice in Edinburgh, says Paul Davies.

Insider's guide to Bristol

Anna-Louise Taylor finds 'something very Wellington' in Britain's south-west.

Ireland: A bit of blarney in the Emerald Isle

Drop into any pub in Ireland and you'll not stay a stranger very long, Bruce Morris discovers.

Germany: Nazi nest in the sky

Visiting Hitler's holiday home, Jamie Morton is astounded that evil was able to survive and flourish in the peaceful surrounds of the beautiful Bavarian countryside.

Berkshire: A castle for the stars

1000 years of history is on show for Rob McFarland.

Venice: Salute to romantic lagoon

George Clooney's wedding put Venice in the news. But Anne Hanley finds plenty for lesser mortals to do - for free.

A canal tour de France

Danielle Murray saddles up for a family trip cycling the canalways and forested paths of southern France.

England: Wear yourself out in Durham

You've had the first XV in Newcastle - now here are six impact players from down the road, writes Geoff Cumming.

England: Tyne to shine

Newcastle isn't on the radar of most Kiwis. It should be, says Geoff Cumming.

Portugal: Mists and mellow fruitfulness

Low-key agricultural conversions are opening up the cool, green north of Portugal to visitors, writes Fiona Dunlop.

Scotland: Return to the house of Comyns

The best travel experiences are often surprises and so it proved when I set out to reclaim the throne of Scotland.

Scotland: On the trail of Clan Donald

As Scotland considers its place in the UK, Ewan McDonald searches for his family's place — and history — in Scotland.

Barcelona: Spanish expedition

When P.K. Stowers goes in search of world-class tapas, a cosy venue leaves him happily sated.