‘A secret escape where summer lingers’: readers’ favourite September trips in Europe
The crowds, extreme heat and inflated prices of high summer have subsided, allowing our tipsters to mellow out in their favourite destinations
‘A tantalising mystery’: could I find the standing stone on a Scottish island from a childhood photo?
My mum gave me an old picture of me sitting on the cairn on Islay when I was 11. Forty years later, I set out to find it
‘It landed like an alien spaceship’: 100 years after Bauhaus arrived, Dessau is still a magnet for design fans
The German city is celebrating the renowned art school’s centenary with exhibitions, digital tours and bike and bus routes connecting landmark Bauhaus buildings
Bivouacking in the Pyrenees: how we got our teenagers to take a mountain hike
With the help of a droll local guide, we managed to enthuse our two sons on a wild camping adventure in the mountains of south-west France
Tell us about a great short hop to Europe by ferry
Share a tip on an easy holiday in or near to Europe’s ferry ports – the best wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
From farms to fork: a food-lover’s cycle tour of Herefordshire
Orchards, dairies, vineyards and farm shops are among the delicious pit stops on a new series of ebike tours around the county
Six of the best farm stays in Europe for delicious local food in glorious countryside
Tuck into great food and drink at hotels, farms and B&Bs in France, Ireland, Portugal and beyond
A place at the farmer’s table on a foodie trip to Trieste
On the border with Slovenia, the Italian region of Friuli–Venezia Giulia continues a centuries-old tradition of farms opening their doors and serving up a feast to the public
An ‘anti-tour’ of Suva shows visitors another side to Fiji
Poet and gay rights activist Peter Sipeli wants tourists to see beyond the ‘Bula’-fied resorts in his two-hour walking tour
‘True flavours and honest hospitality’: readers’ favourite food experiences in Europe
From a herring festival in The Hague to the best pizza in Rome, our tipsters share their perfect foodie travel moments
From bagpipes to borscht: exploring Edinburgh’s Ukrainian heritage on foot
A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared histories
‘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
Tell us about a travel experience that benefited the local community
Share a tip on a grassroots activity or tour where your visit directly supported a local community – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
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