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Weird and wonderful worldly Christmases

Nearly naked Santas, a horned demon, and a squat toilet in the nativity certainly offer unique perspectives on traditions of the festive season.

by Paul Clammer

Austrian Food: An empire on your plate

Travel writer Pam Mandel takes a bite out of Austria’s bread (and cheese and cake) to tell the tale of this gastronomically inclined country.

by Pam Mandel

Pics of the Week: Europe

Between its history and its cheese (hello!), Europe’s pretty well got it all. Pics of the week take you from the Greek countryside to the epic waterways of Venice.

by Jason Allen

6 Favourite European Christmas Markets

Christmas markets: the perfect antidote to winter darkness as they bring friends and family together over handfuls of sweet roasted almonds and mugs of hot spiced wine.

by Daniel Noll and Audrey Scott