Where tourists seldom tread, part 17: three port towns freighted with history
From Ipswich’s medieval treasures to Ramsey’s seaside charm and Lancaster’s chilling legacy of witches and slavery
Industrial revelation: a walk through England’s Great Northern Coalfield
History comes to life on a hike through the woods and wagonways of County Durham, which takes in mining, trains, an award-winning museum – and corned beef and potato pie
How three young Londoners set out to explore the countries of their parents’ birth – and redefined the travel vlog
‘No resorts, no tourist traps and no fancy restaurants’ – the friends behind the Kids of the Colony YouTube channel go in search of real connections in their countries of origin
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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
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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