Six of the best stress-free European breaks by train
From a Dutch beach break to a forest lodge near Paris, there’s no flight or car required on these relaxing jaunts
Vast and spectacular: a five-day hike to Smitt Rock and Eighth Gorge in Nitmiluk national park
Walking the rocky and remote Northern Territory terrain, Tegan Forder finds lush ravines, undulating trails, delicate native flowers and stunning sunsets
Six of the best stress-free UK breaks by train
From a posh Scottish bothy to a new budget hotel in the Lakes, there’s no driving required on these relaxing jaunts
‘Hop on the boat and wake up in Spain’: readers’ favourite ferry breaks from the UK
From Rotterdam to Bilbao, our tipsters recommend the best trips by ferry
Biometric checks to visit EU could take nine months to fully enforce
Though registration kiosks are due to open in UK in two weeks, system may not be fully enforced for nine months
Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn
Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in Stoke
‘Immortalised by Monet’: the enduring seaside charm of Trouville, Normandy
The impressionist painter was much taken by the stylish villas and unique light of the French port, which 150 years on still refuses to be outshone by glitzy big sister Deauville
‘Smiles not miles’: a Scottish cycling tour all about enjoyment, not endurance
A guided bikepacking holiday is a relaxing way to explore Perthshire’s lochs and glens – with a woodland sauna and luxury cabin to look forward to at the end of the ride
Tell us about a break in a remote location – you could win a holiday voucher
Share your tip on a favourite stay in a wild corner of the UK or elsewhere in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Walking the Mayan camino: a five-day hike in Mexico’s Yucatán
The Camino del Mayab takes in jungle pools and ancient Mexican civilisation, while providing income for the communities it passes through
From the Gobi to Ghana: 10 of the best community tourism trips around the world
Make your next holiday more meaningful with an itinerary that supports local welfare projects, empowers women and showcases traditional customs
‘You can feel the gods here’: a village homestay in Nepal that supports Indigenous women
Far from tourist hotspots, staying with a family in a rural mountain village gives a vivid taste of life in little-visited east Nepal
‘A truly authentic experience that benefits everyone’: readers’ favourite community travel experiences
Supporting Sri Lankan tea-pickers, training Mexican marine conservationists, and helping to regenerate remote Alpine villages are among your favourite tourism projects
Walking and feasting on the German shore of Lake Constance
Waterside trails, tastings and cosy inns are just some of the highlights of an autumn break in southern Germany
Croft originals: the chefs reviving Isle of Mull’s food scene
Field-to-fork farmers on the Scottish island are restoring abandoned crofts and serving home-grown produce and freshly caught seafood in their homesteads