Discovering Spain’s Sierra de la Demanda: the land that social media forgot
While other parts of Spain struggle with the pressures of over-tourism, these wild, expansive and almost tourist-free mountains are a lungful of fresh air
Surfin’ USA? Not this year: 10 European alternatives to classic American holiday destinations
With many tourists boycotting the US, we’ve come up with European destinations that give you the same bang for your buck – from the Italian Everglades to Montenegro’s Grand Canyon
‘If you love adventure but not tourists’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe
Readers revel in extraordinary landscapes from black sand deserts in Iceland to haunting forests in Poland, spotting wolves, bears and honey buzzards along the way
Giving back to the land: an off-grid eco-guesthouse in a ‘quietly radical corner’ of south-west Ireland
A couple have combined their passion for sustainability with chic hospitality set a stone’s throw from West Cork’s art scene
Universal theme park deal secured with UK pledge to spend £500m on transport
Attraction at site of former brickworks in Bedford could boost UK economy by £50bn and create 28,000 jobs
Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package
The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it
The perfect break for mother and son? Stone-carving and wood-turning in Sussex
Finding a holiday to suit a teenage boy and his mum is tricky – but getting crafty and learning new skills provide the perfect solution
Tell us about Turkey off the tourist trail – you could win a holiday voucher
Share a favourite under-the-radar spot in Turkey – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Travels in Moominland: summer in Tove Jansson’s Finland
The children’s book author spent the precious long Nordic days in simple, off-grid cabins on small dreamy islands – a tradition many Finns still follow
Five of the best European city breaks for summer
With outdoor concerts, alfresco dining, rooftop bars and plenty of parks and places to swim outdoors, these cities make for a great summer getaway
Celebrating an everlasting twilight: midsummer, Lithuanian style
In the Baltic nations, midsummer celebrations are rooted in pagan traditions around fire and fertility. They are also a good excuse to meet up with family and friends for a party in the forest
‘We danced and sang songs to pagan gods’: readers’ favourite midsummer trips
From traditional festivities in the Arctic Circle to blaring techno on the banks of the Seine, our tipsters celebrate midsummer across Europe
A local’s guide to the best eats in Turin
Birthplace of vermouth, grissini and espresso, the north Italian city is a fitting host for the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on 19 June. But you don’t need to have deep pockets to enjoy its great food scene
From Joyce’s death mask to Bono’s sunglasses: a look around the Little Museum of Dublin’s grand curiosities
This people’s museum is crammed with curios donated by Dublin residents. A major facelift has added a library, archive and exhibition on ‘fearless women’
‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham
A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington Railway