Share a tip on your favourite under-the-radar places and things to do in Wales
Tell us about your favourite trip in Wales – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France
The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotel
Why western Sicily is Italy’s emerging arts hub
Art is helping to revitalise Sicily’s ghost towns and deserted urban spaces, with the earthquake-hit town of Gibellina becoming Italy’s first Capital of Contemporary Art
In the decade since my sons left home, walking has brought us together
The exodus of grown children mostly happens without fanfare. For Lisa Walker, hiking the Camino turned into both a goodbye and a glimpse at the future
The revived Sydney to London ‘kangaroo route’ costs $50,000 a ticket. But you can do it for less than $10,000
A travel company has recreated the 1947 journey with food and ‘refined residences’ included. We asked a travel agent to do the same itinerary on the cheap
How the ‘Lowry effect’ is rejuvenating Salford and Manchester: a tour of the artist’s old haunts and new shrines
There’s a lot more to LS Lowry than his matchstick men. A visit to the artist’s hometown reveals how his legacy helped turn a derelict dockland into the thriving creative hub of Salford Quays
‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe
From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they’ve discovered on their travels
A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces
In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometown
A different kind of girls’ weekend: adventure and creativity in Carmarthenshire
Curated getaways in south-west Wales offer wellbeing and crafty fun for groups of women amid beautiful scenery
Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin’s cultural heritage
Share a tip on a sunny spring break in Europe
Tell us about your favourite early spring discoveries that offer sunshine without flying – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen
In a city packed with bakeries, how do you find the best? I risked tooth decay to locate the ideal blend of crisp pastry, an oozy centre and sugary cinnamon
Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg
From a bioluminescent nightime sea to rare wildlife, natural wonders are on tap in the Gothenburg archipelago
Walk this way: new Australian hikes to try in 2026
From accessible urban strolls to multi-day treks through world heritage-listed sites, walkers are spoiled for choice
What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth?
For the last eight years, Finland has topped the list of the world’s happiest countries. Our writer embarks on a tour to discover the Finns’ secret