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The A-Z of European rail travel

Next weekend, new timetables and high-speed lines will fast-forward Europe's rail routes. Simon Calder explores the alphabet of options

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Rocky road: Ben Ross (left) and Simon Calder

Tale of Two Travellers: The two sides of the Canaries

Saturday, 5 December 2009

The latest film in our 'Tale of Two Travellers' series sends Ben Ross to the eastern islands of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, while Simon Calder makes his way westwards to La Palma

Building sights: Gaudi's Jurassic shapes continue to be the standard against which new design is judged in Barcelona

Gaudi remains the master of all that we survey

Sunday, 29 November 2009

The speed of change in Barcelona is unsettling. So why does the work of one architect continue to dominate the landscape?

Splash down: The Swiss city caters for high rollers, but you can get more for your franc if you know where to look

City Slicker: Geneva

Sunday, 29 November 2009

Before you hit the ski slopes, take time to explore this gateway city to the Alps. Ian McCurrach offers a guide for new and returning visitors.

Eat, drink and be merry: Christmas, Gothenburg-style

Christmas market: A smorgasbord of festive fun

Saturday, 28 November 2009

Christmas in Gothenburg is a light- and food-filled extravaganza.

The Athletic Bilbao team

Basques of the net: Bilbao's iconic football team

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Forget the Guggenheim: it's Bilbao's iconic football team that really stirs the pride of locals, says Will Hawkes

Gold rush: the Hall of Mirrors, which once hosted the Nobel Prize banquet

24-Hour Room Service: Grand Hôtel, Stockholm

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Opulent, dazzling and very grand.

Armenia's latest struggle - the battle for tourists

Sunday, 15 November 2009

This country is emerging from troubled times. The ceasefire is holding with Azerbaijan and the border with Turkey is due to reopen. Now it's welcoming new visitors. Mark Leftly reports

Journey to the top of Mount Teide

Saturday, 14 November 2009

The ultimate day hike

The beautiful land of Fuerteventura

Saturday, 14 November 2009

Away from the beaches are the colonial mansions and rustic charm

The Canary Islands will take your breath away

Saturday, 14 November 2009

From sand dunes to volcanic beaches, pretty meadows to subterranean grottos

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