Share a tip on a favourite church or cathedral in Europe
Tell us about your favourite European church or cathedral, including those in the UK. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
My search for the perfect steak frites in Paris, the staple of French brasserie cuisine
It’s on every prix fixe menu in France, but which restaurant serves up the best incarnation in the capital? I stomped and chomped my way across the city to find out
Continental thrift: five of the best cities in Europe for vintage shopping
From flea markets in Berlin to thrift stores in Athens, a vintage shopping veteran picks her favourite places to shop for preloved bargains and unique souvenirs
‘There is bounty almost everywhere’: why you’ll always find me in the flea market on my travels
Forget sightseeing, secondhand shopping is now a major draw for tourists. A seasoned bargain-hunter shares her tips on picking up the best vintage finds when travelling abroad
‘Fabulous 50s dresses and even a kilt’: readers’ favourite vintage shops and markets in Europe
Our tipsters rummage through thrift stores and markets from Budapest to Bologna
Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy’s quiet villages
The small communes of Lago and Conflenti are putting themselves back on the map with a series of community-run music and food festivals
Share a tip on an a winter UK rural break
Tell us about your favourite winter holiday in the UK – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays stay
Autumn in Alentejo: ancient city sites and golden vineyards in Portugal
Despite its world heritage site status and plethora of tourist attractions, Évora, the capital of the Alentejo region, retains a laidback charm and boasts wonderful food and drink
‘The Irish landscape whispers tales of the past’: a trip beyond the blarney in far-flung Donegal
Our writer explores the cliffs, beaches and villages of the Gaeltacht area of Donegal and sees the landscape afresh through the Irish language
Share a travel tip on a lesser-known corner of Italy
Tell us about your favourite under-the-radar spot in Italy – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘The silence allows me to hear every flurry of falling snow’: walking in Switzerland’s hidden valley
Laced with hiking trails, the remote Swiss valley of Lower Engadine is the perfect place to reconnect with nature
Sleigh rides, spas and snowshoeing: 10 of the best winter holidays in Europe
Ditch the skis – these winter breaks are all about stunning mountain scenery, cosy places to stay and fun activities
I skied up to the highest mountain hut in the Swedish Arctic. My reward? A whiteout …
An epic rail trip to Sweden’s Arctic north ends with a surreal skiing experience – and waffles for breakfast while sitting out a snowstorm
‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe
The Alps, Spain’s Sierra Nevada and the national parks of Sweden and Albania feature among our readers’ treasured winter mountain breaks
‘The world’s most haunted forest’: twisted trees, UFOs and spooky stories in Transylvania
The native woodland of Hoia-Baciu in Romania is a place where the human imagination can run riot. A guided night tour is the perfect way to discover its otherworldly charms