TravelSymi: Ancient place of pilgrimageThe tiny Greek island of Symi remains steeped in tradition, discovers Lois Green.22 Aug 09:00 PM
New ZealandReport recommends raising wage, parental leaveIncreasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.22 Aug 07:45 AM
TravelSpain: Sea, sand and Spike MilliganJason Burt finds much to love about the writer's favourite holiday villa.21 Aug 10:00 PM
TravelGreece: Warnings more myth than truthThe Independent's Simon Calder finds beautiful Mediterranean views are going begging as tourists avoid Greece during its summer of discontent.21 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelSwitzerland: Alpine splendour on the cheapSimon Winter finds you don't have to spend a fortune to take in the majesty of Switzerland's mountains.20 Aug 06:00 PM
TravelValais, SwitzerlandThis canton in the southwest of Switzerland is home to some of the country's most famous landmarks, including the Matterhorn and the Aletsch Glacier.20 Aug 03:54 AM
TravelIreland: Puffins and pietyJill Worrall heads across choppy waters to visit a former monastic site on a rocky Irish outcrop.20 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelThe Skellig Islands, IrelandThese two rocky outcrops off the coast of County Kerry support large gannet and puffin colonies. The larger of the two islands, Great Skellig, was also once home to a remote Christian monastery and is now a Unesco World Heritage Site.19 Aug 11:42 PM
TravelGo with the flow in the Serbian capitalBelgrade's two rivers offer sunny strolls and lively waterside activity, writes Mary Novakovich.17 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelEngland: Where to stay in YorkshireRhiannon Batten discovers a gingerbread house with gourmet extras in the historic market town of Knaresborough.16 Aug 10:30 PM
TravelAustria: A weekend in SalzburgWill Hawkes spends 48 hours in the city of Mozart's birth and finds there's more to it than music and marzipan.14 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelIceland's tourist hotspotThe threat of volcanic eruption has done wonders for tourism in Iceland.13 Aug 10:30 PM
TravelRussia: Art fit for the TsarsSt Petersburg is full of treasure amassed by royalty, finds Susan Buckland.13 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelRed Kite Barn, WalesThis 'barn' getaway is design-fabulous and about as un-rustic as a cottage in mid-Wales can be. Light floods into the colossal living room upstairs through substantial glass panels cut into the sides and the gable end - but instead of delivering a Manhattan-style skyline, the panorama serves as an ever present reminder of rural bliss. <BR><BR><I>For further information see <a href='http://www.redkitebarn.co.uk' target='_blank'>redkitebarn.co.uk</a>.</I>13 Aug 12:07 AM
TravelStraight-friendly gay hotelsCan accommodation be all things to all people? Samuel Muston checks in to find out.12 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelItaly: Hidden treasuresFlip Byrnes mixes a guided tour of Italy's highlights with free-range sightseeing.12 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelSpain: Magaluf scrubs up for a new type of touristHotel chains in the rowdy Mallorcan resort town are aiming to attract a more upmarket clientele as Spain's financial crisis bites.09 Aug 11:00 PM
TravelDenmark: Peaceful pedal in fairytale landA week in Denmark reveals best of island landscapes, writes Petra Reinken.08 Aug 09:30 PM
Olympics100 Medals: Five Olympic Medallists you've never heard of (but probably should)Valerie Adams? Mahe Drysdale? They're just the latest namesto take the podium. To celebrate New Zealand winning its 100th Olympic medal today, here's a look back at five of our less known Olympians:08 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelGiglio: Beyond the tragedy in TuscanyNews reports of the wreck of Costa Concordia revealed a tale of fatal misadventure but also showed the quiet loveliness of the island of Giglio, writes Simon Calder.07 Aug 01:30 AM
TravelGibraltar: Rock that everyone wantsA tiny piece of Britain at the tip of Spain has been the source of much intrigue, writes Bob Pearce.06 Aug 10:00 PM
