Scars of a painful past, optimism tinged with uncertainty about the future and wrestling in olive oil. Michael Palin speaks about his recent travels across eastern Europe »
Disfigured by communist town planners and outshone by its Habsburg neighbours, Bratislava is fighting back with cheap brandy, steaming dumplings and quirky statues »
Finland’s labyrinthine coastline and lake-dotted interior provide an ideal setting for leisurely canoeing trips or more challenging kayak safaris writes Fran Weaver »
Slovenia is often decsribed as 'Europe's best-kept secret.' This may be about to change as the small Alpine state takes over the EU presidency for the next six months »
