Europe

“Europe’s past isn’t behind you. It’s under your feet.”

— Umberto Eco

Find a place in Europe

Away with the Fairies

There’s a place of hallucinogenic potions, where green fairies stash liquor in the woods, absinthe distilling is a family tradition, and bootleggers once did a roaring trade – and it’s called Switzerland, as Tim Charody discovers.

Where Reindeers Reign

In the whiteout of an Arctic winter, Ewen Bell meets a group of modern Swedish outdoorsmen inviting visitors to experience 
their sub-zero wonderland.

Peacetime in the Hell-Raising Capital of the World

Pamplona is famous for San Fermín, but the rest of the time this ancient city is almost unknown to outsiders. Mark Eveleigh travels to the Kingdom of Navarre to discover Spain’s best-kept secret.

Feel the Churn in Iceland

In the wilds of northern Iceland, the only way to take on the white water of the East Glacial River is on a raft.

Effort vs Reward

In Switzerland, it’s possible to hike, bike and fly across the storybook landscape, finding a pot of gold at the end of each rainbow – minimal effort required.

Lava Caves and Icy Adventures in Iceland

It’s a land of spitting geysers, icy fjords and temperamental tectonic plates. Daniel Scott feels the earth’s energy on a road trip around Iceland.

Bacchus’s March

On a week-long hike through the Rhine Valley, Nikola Sarbinowski finds the region’s rich returns more than make up for the hard work.

Harbour Master

For the Norwegian coastal city of Stavanger, oil is the name of the game. But chip away at its hard, industrial exterior, and you’ll find this historic city is captivating to the core.

Dancing with the Midnight Sun

Justin Hession and the guys from PlanetVisible put their lives and stand-up paddleboards on the line in search of Norway’s 24-hour sun.