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I brought the kids on a scenic train trip. My optimism was soon derailed
Finland’s train service wants us to get off our devices and pivot to glaciers. Good luck with that.
- Michelle Cazzulino
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- My happy place
A week in near-darkness became my daughter’s last true childhood holiday
It’s below freezing, the sun rises at about 11am and is gone at 1.30pm, but this remains one of my most cherished trips.
- Belinda Jackson
Secrets of the happiest country on Earth
What is happiness? One country appears to have figured it out, having topped the World Happiness Report rankings for the past eight years. Clearly, they’re doing something right.
- Rob McFarland
Forget Copenhagen, this affordable foodie city flies under the radar
Helsinki doesn’t get the gourmet acclaim of its neighbours, but you can find exceptional food here at relatively affordable prices.
- Rob McFarland
‘Blackmail’: Europe lashes out at Trump over latest move to get Greenland
A 10 per cent tariff would start on February 1, the US president said, as he targeted Denmark and seven other countries that sent troops to the Danish territory.
- Michael Koziol
Better than the Med: Europe’s other great sea remains underrated
Like the Mediterranean, this sea and its eight countries are rich in attractions and culture – but there are far fewer crowds.
- Brian Johnston
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
Your next international Qantas flight might be operated by this airline
It might have one of the best economy seats I’ve ever flown in, but the food and entertainment falls short on this long haul.
- Lee Tulloch
Trump says Russian drone breach in Poland may have been a ‘mistake’
The US president’s take was in contrast to European leaders, who said the incursion had been an “unprecedented provocation”.
- Catherine Lucey
I took this ferry to save on an airfare. I had no idea what I was in for
A quiet overnight trip from Stockholm to Helsinki was what I expected. Instead I found myself on board a debauched Vegas on water.
- Natasha Bazika
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
A 10-hour layover in this small airport is surprisingly enjoyable
For a small airport, it’s beautiful, efficient, well-considered and has lots of quirky corners to explore.
- Lee Tulloch