James Joyce went by train from Dublin to Trieste. A hundred years on, it’s a very different experience
It is more than a century since Joyce crossed Europe by rail but there is still inspiration to be found on the overland journey to Trieste
The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for £100. What would I find inside?
Unclaimed suitcases were once destined for landfill. Now people are ‘suitcase gambling’ – bidding for bags and their unknown contents, and diving deep into strangers’ lives
Tell us about your favourite place for late summer sunshine in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of a late summer break you’ve enjoyed – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?
It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train now immerses passengers in the country’s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery
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?