Savvy travellers are now discovering that the island of Ischia offers a similar slice of la dolce vita with fewer crowds than Capri.

Rome's bohemian Trastevere neighbourhood offers a glimpse of authentic Roman life. Author Maria Pasquale tells us what to see, eat and do.

Munich is traditionally seen as a transit to other European destinations. Find out why you should enjoy a few days in Munich.

Dawn recently travelled with Viking on their Romantic Danube voyage aboard the Viking Tor. Here is Dawn's review of her river cruise.