Just the ticket: Europe’s 10 best train station hotels for a first-class stay
Travelling by rail? Treat yourself to a proper arrival at these extra-special hotels, just minutes from the platform
Where cider houses rule in Spain: a tour of Asturias
Loved by the Spanish but less known in the UK, the region is recognised by Unesco for its centuries-old cider culture – and has plenty more to offer
Walking up an appetite in Armenia’s Caucasus mountains
Neighbouring Georgia gets all the attention when it comes to Caucasus adventures and cuisine, but nothing beats the ‘primeval happiness’ of a post-walk feast in Armenia - and there are far fewer trekkers
‘All around us was the low hum of contented diners’: readers’ favourite places to eat in Europe
Opulent omelettes, plump scallops and a ‘confessional’ fondue are among our tipsters’ happy culinary memories, from Athens to the Algarve
Where tourists seldom tread, part 16: a trio of small historic cities
From Swansea, with its sweeping bay and artistic soul, to Doncaster’s Roman heritage and Carlisle’s literary past, this selection proves size doesn’t matter
London’s Design Museum takes a deep dive into our love affair with swimming
From art deco lidos to 1980s Speedos, the curator of a new exhibition on swimming and style talks about the inspiration behind it
Walking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail
A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife
Share a tip on your trip to Portugal
Tell us about your favourite travel discovery in Portugal – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
How I learned to ‘be more horse’ on a wild Sussex retreat
Riding and equestrian wellness sessions gave me the chance to connect with these deeply intuitive animals on a farmstay in the beautiful South Downs national park
Bath, balls and Darcy’s pile: where to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th anniversary
It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a fan of Jane Austen must be in want of festivities to mark her big birthday. Here are some of the best
Pac-Man Live: filching fruit and fleeing ghosts in human-sized video game
Nearly half a century after the little chomping yellow head was first seen, Manchester’s live version joins pantheon of immersive nostalgic exploits
Saddle up: 10 of the best horse riding breaks in Europe
From camping in Gypsy caravans in Cumbria, to trekking in Transylvania and cantering through olive groves in Crete
I travelled 2,000 miles from Italy to the tip of Spain – on horseback
I had to brave wolves, bitter weather and mountain passes during my epic journey, but it was transformative
On the hoof: readers’ favourite horse riding breaks in Europe
From guided rides for beginners to adventurous multi-day treks, our tipsters share their top horseback holidays from Spain to Sardinia
Tennyson, Virginia Woolf and Jimi Hendrix – all on a car-free trip to the Isle of Wight
The island is easy to reach by ferry and explore by bus, following in the footsteps of everyone from a Victorian poet to a 60s rock star