Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer
The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off the tourist trail
How a tiny village in a deserted part of Spain became a centre for gay weddings
A couple of hours’ drive from Madrid, Campillo de Ranas has played a huge role in promoting same-sex marriage – and revived the fortunes of the ‘black villages’ of Guadalajara
Tell us about a great camping trip in Europe
Share a tip on a brilliant campsite in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘We love watching the landscape respond to each season’: why hiking long-distance trails in bite-size chunks is more fun
Tackling a long-distance walk like the Thames Path or South Downs Way in short sections makes it manageable – and more spontaneous, too
Avoid the White Lotus effect: Thailand travel without the tourists
The country is no stranger to pop-culture fuelled overtourism. But behind the scenes there are islands, wild places and temples to explore
Swiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train
The best way to explore the country’s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail pass
20 of the best spring breaks in the UK
Make the most of longer, warmer days by puffin-spotting in Mull, stargazing in Northumberland, or finding Narnia in the Mourne Mountains
‘Spring sings with birdlife and wildflowers’: readers’ favourite UK trips of the season
From best in bloom on the Lizard Peninsula to perky puffins in the Hebrides, our tipsters revel in the return of spring
Rembrandt’s Amsterdam – walking the Amstel River 750 years after the city’s birth
To celebrate this significant milestone, our writer follows the flow of the artist’s inspiration, taking in sights that would have been familiar to the Old Master
Where the art of Edvard Munch comes alive: a city break in Oslo
As a new exhibition celebrating the portraits of Edvard Munch opens at London’s National Portrait Gallery, we take a trip to the artist’s home city in Norway
New scheme to offer campers unprecedented access to wild spaces across Britain
A new partnership will give campers exclusive access to rewilding sites and a chance to join in with conservation efforts
Share a tip on your favourite food and drink finds in Europe, including the UK
Tell us about a fantastic culinary experience you’ve had in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
From an Alpine meadow to a Greek island: five of the best spring breaks in Europe
Our writers make the most of warm weather, smaller crowds and off-peak prices to visit their favourite spots, from the Baltic to the Bosphorus
Away with Anton Enus: ‘We blew a whole week’s budget on a hotel buffet’
In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the SBS host recalls a luxury moment backpacking in India. Plus, why he always packs a pair of running gloves
Wales on a plate: 10 of the best restaurants, hotels, pubs and food hubs
From market fare to fine dining – your gastronomic guide to the most delicious destinations around the country