‘I took my Brompton on the train to Armenia’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys
Whether you’re after mountainous scenery, coastal views or historic gems, our tipsters will set you on the right track
Where tourists seldom tread, part 5: more UK towns with hidden histories
From the home of the original Super-Tramp to the country’s only polycentric city, we find reasons to visit places where few choose to alight
Cycling, art, mines and vineyards in Belgium’s Limburg province
This area of Flanders has long been a paradise for cycling enthusiasts, but now it offers cutting-edge art and great culinary experiences too
Instant calmer: a mindful walking weekend in Wales
A trip focusing on slow immersion in the natural world is the perfect way to unwind and restore mental harmony for this busy mum
Do you know a great station restaurant or bar? You could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about a favourite station bar or cafe you’ve visited on your rail trips in Europe including the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Runs in the family: racing around the coast of Sweden
Three days running and hiking on the stunning Bohuslän coast with my pre-teen son is joyfully exhausting
Dalí, Darwin and Doodle Boy: an arty weekend in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
It’s the last week to catch the annual summer arts trail, but there are year-round attractions in this medieval market town
A riot of colour and life: rediscovering Nice
The famous resort town on France’s Côte d’Azur is a vibrant haven for foodies and art lovers
My north Devon adventure – with a mad dash to the island of Lundy
The last in our summer series on UK active breaks takes in a Hartland Point hike and a daunting climb on Lundy
A taste of Spain’s sunshine coast: a foodie tour of Costa de la Luz
The coast around Cadiz is enjoying a foodie revolution, thanks to a growing number of cool and innovative beach restaurants
‘The star was the teriyaki oxtail doughnut’: readers’ favourite restaurants and tapas bars in Spain
From a farm restaurant near Santiago de Compostela to a veggie-friendly Málaga diner, our tipsters share their gastronomic Spanish finds
A journey back in time to the ghost village on Salisbury Plain
Once a year, a fleet of Routemasters takes visitors through an army training area to a settlement that has lain empty since the second world war
I ventured out of busy central Berlin – and it rose to the occasion
As the city grapples with over-tourism, a new initiative aims to promote its lesser-visited outer reaches, where a mix of funky culture, historic gems and untamed greenery awaits
Cathedral forests and drovers’ roads: Snowdonia’s new cycling route
The Traws Eryri, a 140-mile mountain biking route in north-west Wales, heads away from the tourist trails and highlights the region’s rugged, changeable beauty
Share a tip on solo travel – you could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about your favourite solo trip in the UK or elsewhere in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break