Hikers head for the high trails of this Alpine adventure playground, but keep your eyes peeled for Austria’s diverse birds, mammals and other creatures in its meadows, woods and rivers, advises Rudolf Abraham

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Luxembourg may be one of the smallest European countries, but its appeal as a winter holiday destination shouldn’t be underestimated. With castles, fortresses and charming old towns, the nation offers

Soak up the storybook atmosphere of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital city, this winter