Travel

While driving along winding roads through dense, dark, ancient forests and over mountain passes through the Carpathian Mountains in Transylvania, it is easy to be caught up in the Dracula story.

The beautiful Peak District is an ideal place to enjoy some peace and quiet with someone special. With stately homes set against picture perfect rolling hills, lush meadows and leafy forests this is where English romance was born.

The thick stone walls proclaim invincibility. The wide marble Placa fuses shops, cafes, churches and palaces. The fine sculpture on buildings and monuments shows the centuries-old artistic heritage.

With some places in the world becoming tourist unfriendly because of the sheer number of visitors, and others feeling overcrowded when you get there, now may be a good time to think of travelling to somewhere new.

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Serfaus is idyllically located, perched high above the Upper Inn Valley in an area known as the Oberes Gericht, one of three villages together with Fiss and Ladis, in the picturesque region of Tyrol, Austria. Within easy driving distance, Serfaus was perfectly positioned from our base in Zurich. The location...

VIDEO: Check out this mesmerizing clip featuring some of the world's most popular travel spots, proving that way too many people actually take the same photos to post on Instagram.

Rather than just stay at home watching the Winter Olympics, strap on some skis or a board and get amongst some of Europe’s lesser known and most pristine pistes.

There's so much to love about this quaint little place.

Vanuatu they say is the happiest place on earth. And it is. If you disagree, then you haven’t been... yet.

Hypnotic sand dunes, gorgeous villages, active volcanos, golden beaches and year round sunshine. Fuerteventura is a great escape, especially if you're fleeing the winter cold.

OPINION & ANALYSIS: Narcissism, Machiavellianism and psychopathy. Selfie tourism is changing the experience of traveling for many people – and not necessarily in a positive way.

Any Australians who are planning on traveling to the United States, must first have their ESTA application approved in order to be allowed to enter into the country.

Railway stations are evocative, personal, and so much more interesting to the inquisitive traveller than airports or bus stations. Check out some of the best.

Most travellers are familiar with Switzerland’s German and French speaking capitals, but there is a third, equally intriguing language region that combines traditional Swiss elegance with an unmistakably Mediterranean flair.

A trip to the beautiful Aran Islands off Galway, with their unique heritage, is a never to be forgotten experience.

Castles, parks and the Danube: Juliette Massardier discovers the history and charm of Budapest.

There is a whole host of reasons that travel insurance should be an essential part of your travel plans.

What did I know about Jordan? Not very much actually, except for Petra and the Dead Sea. Visiting was a big eye-opener for me.

As much as we love the UK, its winter can break your soul. But you don't have to fly home to the other side of the globe to escape...

Australia's usually unheralded bureaucratic capital, Canberra, has rocketed up the traveller's charts, according to Lonely Planet.

Puglia, or Apulia, is on the heel of Italy’s boot. Relatively ignored by foreign tourists, the region is full of southern ebullience, tradition and hidden gems.

It’s hot, dusty, often chaotic, and decidedly non-Western but Cairo, Egypt’s capital, is also fascinating, inspiring and a wonderful place to explore 4500 years of history.

There are few countries around the world that can offer sublime beauty and an awe-inspiring natural diversity and wonder as exotic Morocco.

Dubai: OTT and OMG but I sought to navigate the city with Aussie pace and uncover some quick tips and tricks for first-timers.

Say 'prost!' to Oktoberfest. Everything you need to know about the infamous and fantastic Munich Beerfest - the history, the language, the beer.

A regular visitor to the South of France, CHARLIE INGLEFIELD returned to Crillon le Brave and discovered a luxury gem of a Bed and Breakfast in the form of the recently opened La Maison de Crillon.

Heading abroad for an extended period of time, whether you are a first time traveller or a seasoned adventurer, can lead to a big headache before you depart.

From the onset you are infused in technology, of scanners and screen, automated gates, tickets and buttons. You are in Tokyo, Japan.

Monsters, castles, drinking, horseback riding and gun firing: a trip to Scotland is like entering an adult fantasy world set against the most stunningly beautiful backdrop.

The winners in the Travel Photographer of the Year competition have been announced by National Geographic. Take a look at some incredible images...

Chinese drama is fun, and no harder than following Italian opera or Shakespearean dialogue. So says intrepid traveller JOHN BURKE.

History and significance: It was during Tanzania’s independence from its colonial rulers, the mountain that consist of three dormant volcanoes and which stands 5895 meters above sea level, became the symbol of its independence.

Monuments, museums, art galleries, magnificent buildings and grand views are the hallmarks of the USA’s capital.

For exactly one hour every year the Spanish city of Buñol is a pulpy, tomato flavoured battleground. It’s every person for themselves as chaos ensues for La Tomatina!

A weekend in the stunning city of Cambridge is easy, and you can even stay on campus.

KRIS GRIFFITHS explores Norfolk's stately English manor Congham Hall and the Queen’s own Sandringham House.

This remote, far northern Scottish island is home to a diverse range of flora, fauna and wildlife, and for a short while it's a cool summer escape for our intrepid Aussie journeyman.

A clever marketing concept, the 'Sculpture Triangle' is also the perfect excuse to head up north to visit the UK's largest county on a weekend break with a cultural bent.

Arts, sports, beaches, culture and nature. Australia is a land of beauty and abundance. Here's six top spots for the visitor to get a big hit of Down Under.

The south-west of Ireland offers rolling hills, scenic vistas and wide open spaces, combined with some old-fashioned Irish hospitality. Cork and Galway offer the perfect opportunity for a countryside getaway, with minimum fuss.

The ancient city of Petra is worthy of its bucket list ranking fame, but Jordan has a whole lot more to offer as well.

Italy is a jam-packed country full of culture, scenery and gastronomy. If you only have a few days though, Florence offers the country's best flavours all in one stunning location.

In Tel Aviv, you can combine a relaxing beach vacation with crazy parties until the morning.

Some quintessentially English options within easy reach of London for a day's adventure or weekend away.

Returning to the destination of numerous childhood holidays, CRAIG LEWIS discovers that the town of St Lucia in Northern KwaZulu-Natal and the iSimangaliso Wetland Park have lost none of their old charm.

Kiev is one of the prettiest and most pleasant capitals in the world. It’s steeped in history and heading fast for mainstream tourism. It’s still full of surprises and not quite like anywhere else.

I'm cruising up the Amazon River in Brazil for the same reason most people do: to escape. I'm fleeing reality…

It’s St Patrick’s Day and a great excuse to go green and merry in honour of Ireland. But what lays beyond the stereotypes when you actually visit the Emerald Isle's capital, Dublin? You'll find a city steeped in culture and a turbulent history... and yes sure, the best Guinness in...

GEEK ALERT: A U.S. scientist mapped out the ultimate road trip for your perusal. Fancy a Euro-trip?