DARK SECRETS: 19 - The Real Truth

Unusual wines to liven up the new year

New and bold styles of wine, that you may not be familiar with, to add to your list of much-loved favourites, by David Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jan 1, 2023

French national rail operator vows to reinvest record €2bn profit

The French state rail company SNCF made profits of more than 2 billion euros in 2022. The Transport Minister has promised the entire sum will be reinvested in the rail sector, notably to upgrade aging equipment.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2022

From foie gras to bûche de Noël: The essentials of a French holiday feast

Every year in France as elsewhere, people excitedly prepare well in advance for the Christmas and New Year’s festivities. As early as November, the avenues get all dressed up in tinsel and garlands of lights, and the streets are packed with holiday shoppers.

France 24 · Dec 25, 2022

How Strasbourg became the evergreen ‘capital of Christmas’

From sustainable gifts to energy-efficient fairy lights and hotels using only local products, here’s how to have yourself an eco-friendly Christmas in France

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022

Tui reveals holiday prices soar by a quarter in end-of-year results

Flight disruption, particularly in May and June, cost the firm £50m

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2022

Twenty-two beers for £10 - the destinations where your pounds will go the furthest

The cost of living crisis, inflation and the poor state of the pound means finding the right, cheap place for a holiday is more important now for a lot of British people

Daily Mirror · Dec 12, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Paris

Where to stay and what to do in the City of Lights.

Marie Claire · Dec 8, 2022

Switzerland’s brilliant new train route: direct from Montreux to Interlaken

The GoldenPass line has long been known for incredible views, but now a pioneering engineering feat has made it even more attractive

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022

Rome named the best city in Europe for a festive Christmas break

Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Reykjavik have been named as the European cities British people most want to visit for a wintery Christmas city break this year

Daily Mirror · Dec 2, 2022

10 best European city breaks – and where to stay this winter

Indulge in a culture-packed trip to the Continent at one of these top picks from The Independent’s travel team

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022