Austria

In a year marked by conflict, five nations continue to rank among the world's most peaceful. Residents reveal how policies and culture shape daily life and create a sense of calm.

This family-run inn in the Austrian Alps has hosted the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hillary Clinton and Audrey Hepburn.

Copenhagen has overtaken Vienna as the world's most liveable city in 2025. But what makes these places tick? Locals in five top-ranking cities share what life is really like there.

While the formal dress and classic dances of the Vienna balls have prevailed since the early 1800s, some events are taking unique approaches to the tradition.

Christmas has become the dominant festival in the Western cultural calendar, but echoes of the pre-Christian past can still be found across the continent.

After years of pandemic-induced changes, the world's cities have finally settled into a new normal, at least according to the latest liveability data.

Go behind the scenes at Austria's 2024 snow polo games and learn about how the sport became a favorite of luxury travellers and modern-day royalty alike.

Go behind the scenes at Austria's 2024 snow polo games and learn about how the sport became a favorite of luxury travellers and modern-day royalty alike.