‘I wish the stones here could talk’: an epic hike through Kosovo’s Accursed mountains
A trek along the Kosovo section of the Via Dinarica offers majestic Balkan scenery, magical stories and sobering reminders of this area’s recent history
The Spanish camping brand that’s big on nature immersion, cool design and creature comforts
A site in the pine-clad hills of Andalucía is part of a chain that seeks to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while offering a stylish glamping experience
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On the Rize: a road trip to Turkey’s fairytale north-east
A world away from the country’s beach resorts is a mountainous region of dense forests, hilltop villages and hairpin bends – perfect to explore by car
‘I watched the children uncurl’: people share stories of affordable UK camping holidays
Readers recall summer sunrises, paddleboarding and outdoor adventures – and all for much cheaper than other breaks
‘An idyllic escape from the world’: Slovenia’s Jezersko valley
An eco farm in this unspoilt valley, just an hour from Ljubljana, makes a great base for mountain forest hikes, lake swims and homemade organic feasts
Snowy peaks, orcas and an antique shop – the abandoned Norwegian fishing village that’s enjoying a revival
A handful of returning locals and adventurous tourists are breathing new life into Nyksund, a remote coastal outpost in Norway’s wild northwest
‘It doesn’t have to be like an Airbnb’: how to travel through house swapping and sitting
While it can be a wallet-friendly way to holiday, exchanging homes or minding someone else’s isn’t for everyone. Here, frequent travellers share their tips
‘It’s nature at its purest – remote, quiet and rejuvenating’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe
From kayaking between icebergs in Iceland to a Pyrenean hideaway, our tipsters know how to get away from it all
‘It feels as though the mountains are ours alone’: family-friendly hiking in the French Alps
The ‘wonderfully wild’ Grand Tour de Tarentaise trail caters for experienced hikers and first-timers, with cosy mountain refuges offering the perfect place to recharge
It’s not all money, money, money here; the mellower side of Croatia’s Mamma Mia island
Beyond the tourist haunts there’s another side to Vis, with quiet beaches best explored by kayak and paddleboard, vine-covered hills and affordable waterside restaurants
Holidaymakers in the UK: what did you do for your UK summer break in 2025?
We want to hear about your summer holiday experience
James Joyce went by train from Dublin to Trieste. A hundred years on, it’s a very different experience
It is more than a century since Joyce crossed Europe by rail but there is still inspiration to be found on the overland journey to Trieste
The secrets of lost luggage auctions: I bought four bags for £100. What would I find inside?
Unclaimed suitcases were once destined for landfill. Now people are ‘suitcase gambling’ – bidding for bags and their unknown contents, and diving deep into strangers’ lives
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