48 h. ago European city that tourists keep overlooking where 'beer is cheaper than water'

Brits looking for a city break often overlook this city, but it can be a great budget option offering plenty of historic sites and culture, as well as cheap beer and lively nightlife

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3 d. ago Squirrel suit pro jumps off cliff, smashes into rocks at 120mph next to traumatised family

Tourists exploring South Africa's iconic Table Mountain overlooking Cape Town got the shock of their lives when respected daredevil Brendan Weinsten smashed into the ground beside them at 120mph

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8 d. ago European destinations you can easily reach on the train in 2026

There are a multitude of European getaways offering a refreshing escape or lively city break, just a few hours away by train from the UK, including those in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany

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9 d. ago The 10 best affordable destinations for a cheap European city break in 2026

These are the most affordable places to visit in 2026 for a culture-filled getaway

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1 week ago Wizz Air's new route to city destination cheaper than Poland with £1.50 beer

Wizz Air's new flight opens up a whole new city break destination for Brits, and not only is it less expensive than spots such as Poland, it's full of history, walkable, and has plenty to do

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1 week ago Saunas, electronica and air guitar: Oulu, Finland’s tech city, is European Capital of Culture 2026

This Nordic city and digital hub is having its moment in the (midnight) sun, offering cultural, arty events and pleasingly eclectic sillinessA floating community sauna on frozen Lake Oulu seemed as good a place as any to ask Finnish locals what they think of the European Capital of Culture bandwagon that will be rolling into their city in 2026. Two women sweltering on the top bench seemed to sweat more over my question than over the clouds of sauna steam – the result of a beefy Finn ladling water on the wood-fired coals with a grim determination to broil us all.“Hmmm, yes, it will bring people to Oulu, which is good, but we don’t really know much about it,” said one of the women. “We know it’s happening, but we haven’t had many details.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago European giants watching Cardiff City talent after nudge from familiar face

The Cardiff City youngster has enjoyed a stellar few months for club and country

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2 w. ago Passengers miss flight due to 'paralysed' passport control queue in major European city

One disgruntled woman reported she and her husband failed to get through passport control in time for their flight.

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2 w. ago Save up to £500 on TUI holidays with deals on cruises and city breaks for 2026

Explore top deals including Caribbean cruises and European city breaks

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3 w. ago Charming European city with £52 UK flights is 24C in December

A charming city with ancient walls and fairytale architecture is known for being the sunniest capital in Europe, and temperatures can reach up to 24C in December

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3 w. ago This glittering European city has the only Christmas market you need to visit in 2025

With the magical Grote Markt and a flourishing cultural scene, Mary Novakovich believes this Flemish city is the perfect place to get in the festive spirit

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3 w. ago Walkable European city has great Christmas market — just 1 hour from Cardiff Airport

Amsterdam's festive Christmas market at Museumplein offers jumbo sausage sandwiches, raclette and glühwein - just a short trip from Wales.

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3 w. ago I visited a great Christmas market in one of Europe's most walkable cities just 1 hour from UK

Amsterdam's iconic Christmas market serves glühwein, raclette and festive treats just one hour from the UK - it needs to be on your radar this winter.

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4 w. ago I visited European city with unlikely Christmas market that far exceeded hopes — £80 flights from Manchester

This lively European city is more known for scorching sunshine.

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4 w. ago The 10 best affordable destinations for a cheap city break in Europe

European city breaks don’t have to cost you a lot of money, we have rounded up our favourite cheap trips to book in 2026

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