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The Dortmund Christmas Market is home to the world's largest Christmas tree.

Dortmund Christmas market: Home to the world’s largest Christmas tree

You can experience Germany's most spectacular Christmas market in Dortmund, featuring the world's largest Christmas tree at 45 metres tall. Beyond festive shopping, unique attractions include football museums and industrial heritage sites that help make this Ruhr Valley city a solid bet for a winter…

Germany, markets, North Rhine-Westphalia, shopping

19 great reasons to visit Munich, Bavaria

Munich, Germany, ranks among Europe's top destinations for overseas travellers. And it's justified. Here are just 19 reasons why... Englischer Garten: World class urban paradise An arguably unbeatable contender for the title of the world's greatest urban green space, Munich's primary natural lung is way…

adventure sports, architecture, Bavaria, beer, food, Germany, markets, Munich, museums, palaces, parks, shopping, sport, stadiums, World War II

White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…

beaches, birds, festivals, gardens, markets, museums, music, parks, walks, wildlife

Stalls at the Eumundi Markets, Queensland.

Is Eumundi Markets better to visit on Wednesday or Saturday?

Go to the Eumundi Markets on Saturday for more stalls and bigger atmosphere. Choose Wednesday for smaller crowds and easier parking. Want to skip the explanation? Then book a Eumundi Markets transfer from Noosa or Mooloolaba here. Or a Sunshine Coast day tour from Brisbane,…

Australia, markets, Queensland, Sunshine Coast

Why the Naschmarkt might be your favourite bit of Vienna

The Naschmarkt is Vienna’s best food market, known for its mix of local produce, international street food and moochable atmosphere. VIENNA TRAVEL TIP: To enjoy the best of Vienna’s Naschmarkt, tasting from the stalls as you go, book on to a Naschmarkt food tour. Naschmarkt…

Austria, markets, neighbourhoods, shopping, Vienna