I’m hiking in the Dolomites, Italy’s magical mountains – if only I could see them!
Poor weather couldn’t spoil my high-altitude walking trip amid these stunning peaks, especially with delicious, hearty Tyrolean cuisine to keep me going
‘So unchanged it is almost otherworldly’: the oasis town of Skoura, Morocco
For the explorer and author, the desert outpost, irrigated by water from the Atlas mountains, is the perfect place to decompress
‘It’s like stepping into a Renaissance masterpiece’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy
The country has so many cultural and historical treasures that relatively few are known to tourists. Our tipsters share their discoveries, from ancient hill towns to a mini Venice
All wrapped up: the 10 best British towns and cities for Christmas shopping with a local flavour
Where better to source what you need for the season than the places with a reputation for making it? From fizz and food to fine art, here’s our festive shopping guide
Exploring the home town of the artist Joseph Wright of Derby
With a new exhibition of his work at the National Gallery in London, a visit to the artist’s home town reveals the landscapes and industry that inspired him
Wetlands and wildlife in the Netherlands: slowing down and connecting with nature in Friesland
The cosy cabins, bike rides and serenity of De Alde Feanen national park make it the perfect place to switch off and unwind in winter
Share a tip on a favourite European travel discovery of 2025
Tell us about your favourite discovery this year – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘It just blew me away’: the new Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW follows ancient trails
Bundjalung man Ashley Moran has a personal connection to the track and says the multiday hike will give walkers a new appreciation of the area’s significance
Why Herefordshire was the perfect stand-in for Shakespeare’s Stratford in the new film of Hamnet
Crooked buildings, welcoming inns, ancient woodlands … it’s easy to see why the location scouts chose this idyllic corner of England
10 places to stay in the UK and Europe where you can travel back in time
From a Tudor manor in Wales to a swinging 60s hotel in Prague, these hotels and guesthouses are steeped in history
History comes alive at a new hotel-museum in the ancient Italian city of Matera
The past lives again at an unusual immersive hotel housed in the cave dwellings of Italy’s oldest city, once ruled by ancient Greece
‘We stayed in a 500-year-old palazzo for €100’: readers’ favourite historic places to stay in Europe
Travel back in time at a folly in Scotland, a parador in Spain and a German castle
Chatsworth estate in Derbyshire opens a new family-friendly hotel
With affordable rooms, the Hide hotel makes a great base to explore one of England’s most famous stately homes, as well as the glorious Peak District national park
New sleeper service will run from Paris to Berlin next year
European Sleeper will operate the new service from March 2026, replacing the Nightjet train that is being axed next month
From the Andes to the Amazon: a six-week riverboat adventure to Belém, Brazil’s gateway to the river
Visiting the city hosting the Cop30 conference brings with it questions about farming, tourism and sustainability