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

Tell us about your favourite place for late summer sunshine in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher

Share details of a late summer break you’ve enjoyed – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

‘I’ll be Poirot’: the Orient Express is back – but what is it like to ride?

It comes at a steep price, but the remodelled luxury train now immerses passengers in the country’s culture as well as passing through stunning scenery

Breakfast in Amsterdam, aperitifs in Vienna: how to make the most of your time in Europe’s sleeper train hubs

To maximise the thrill and romance of taking a night train, our rail expert recommends the best cafes, sights and facilities near your departure station

Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

With a bucket list of journeys that would take her from Palermo to Trondheim and Istanbul, our writer rekindles her love affair with long-distance train journeys

‘Warm and fuzzy’: would you cuddle a Highland cow?

Last year, two South Australian farmers were ‘going broke’. Then visitors became entranced by their Highland herd

‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views

The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures

Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks