Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station

Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Palermo to Trondheim and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeys

‘Warm and fuzzy’: would you cuddle a Highland cow?

Last year, two South Australian farmers were ‘going broke’. Then visitors became entranced by their Highland herd

‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views

The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks

Hot springs, empty beaches, forests and wine: exploring the unspoilt Greek island of Ikaria

On a trip to the eastern Aegean isle with my mum after my dad died, we found inspiring landscapes, delicious local produce, and a profound sense of peace

Tell us: are you camping in the UK for your holidays this year?

We’d like to hear from those of you who’ve chosen a camping holiday this year and whether or not you’d recommend the switch to others

Coves, caves and Agatha Christie – a car-free tour along the English Riviera in Devon

Mystery, history, unbeatable views and delicious local produce await in this idyllic corner of south-west England, which can be explored by foot, ferry, steam train and bus

Tell us about a great foodie experience in rural Europe

From farm stays to food markets, tell us about your favourite gastronomic experiences in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

We’re on safari … in the Netherlands

We don’t need to venture to Africa to see lions and zebras roaming the plains – we can watch them from the veranda on our fun-packed Dutch family holiday

How we survived a Spanish holiday with our teenagers

Our daughters wanted very different things to us on our week in Andalucía. Would letting them bring plus-ones make it work?

Wild camping the easy way: how a secret Exmoor trip pleased everyone – including the farmer

With the help of an adventure platform that connects campers with landowners, we have a remote corner of Exmoor all to ourselves for the night

‘By handing over some planning to the kids, I could relax’: readers’ favourite trips with teenagers in Europe

Holidaying with teenagers can be tricky, but our tipsters have discovered glorious destinations and exhilarating activities to keep them entertained

Laid-back Noord: a scenic antidote to the crowds of central Amsterdam

A four-minute train ride from Amsterdam Centraal is an easygoing world of floating homes, art galleries and inexpensive waterside bars

No electricity, no toilet, no running water – heaven! Celebrating 60 years of the Mountain Bothies Association

They may be the most basic form of shelter imaginable, but for the author of The Book of the Bothy they embody the magic of staying in the wild, even on a wet weekend in the Lake District