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Island hopping in Croatia has had its moment, now it's all about this European hotspot
There’s a new kid on the Balkans block.
This Europe region is cheap, beautiful and off the beaten track, but not for long
“It definitely feels like Europe’s best-kept secret."
Boris Johnson's unusual honeymoon destination revealed
Newlyweds Carrie and Boris spent time eating bear meat and mountaineering... probably.
Europe's wildfire threat eases but blaze grows in Slovenia
Slovenia is facing one of the biggest wildfires in its history.
21 Countries that have ditched mask rules
You can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.
These countries have dropped all Covid-19 rules
Skip the tests, masks and Covid paperwork in these destinations.
Shelling of Kyiv stepped up, civilians flee Mariupol
Fighting intesifies on the outskirts of Kyiv as diplomatic talks continue without success.
Tourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022
Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?
Populist leaders in Europe run into a little problem: unpopularity
New York Times: Trump-style politicking is proving a hard sell in the pandemic era.
Slovenian woman cut off her hand for insurance payout
She was found guilty of attempted insurance fraud.
7 of the best short-break motorhome trips in Europe
Packed with adventure, natural beauty and local flavour.
College sport: Nga Tawa
Sport Whanganui college sport review focuses on Nga Tawa School in Marton.
Life-sized sculpture of Melania unveiled in her hometown
Social media users compared it to a "scarecrow".
The resistance fighter and the Kiwi soldier: A WWII love story
The Note Through the Wire is a true love story about Josefine Lobnik and Bruce Murray.
Slovenia: Outstanding alternative
A town that juts into the Gulf of Trieste is a breath of fresh air, writes Josh Price.
Go east: It's time to start planning a Balkan escape
Escape the tourist traps and malaise of Europe and head East. You'll thank us.
Road toll speeding in the wrong direction
The road toll has fallen in most western countries, but is up 16 per cent in New Zealand.
Slovenia: A ski and a swim
Guidebooks boast you can do both in one day in this compact country - so he tried it.
Alien Weaponry set sights on Europe
Waipu's Alien Weaponry have scored a European festival gig.
Melania Trump's Slovenia becomes a travel hotspot
Melania Trump's hometown has grown into a lively and picturesque city filled with restaurants, cafes and nightclubs packed with foreigners.
Melania Trump says 'I'm legal'
Melania Trump has taken to Twitter to slam claims that she flouted immigration laws in her effort to become an American citizen.
Danger in the dark woods
Slovenia is achingly beautiful, but stay on the path, warns Jenna Hand.
Postojna Caves, southern Slovenia
Cave landforms of Postojna, southern Slovenia. Photo / Jill Worrall
Slovenia: Lake Bled on two wheels
I'm hoping that cycling twice around Lake Bled in Slovenia will in some way offset the effects of eating one of the regional specialties - a custard slice that will absolutely never get a 'pick the tick' logo.
Slovenia: How we learned to love gravity
Kayaking, mountain-biking, bridge-jumping, paragliding - as Simon Calder discovers, Slovenia is a mecca for extreme adventures on land and water.