My musical pilgrimage through Olde England: ‘I could hear the bells, taste the wild garlic, touch the mossy stones’

Travelling west from Norwich to Cornwall, a musician finds inspiration in ancient rituals and sights, from May Day celebrations to bluebell dells

My tour of Serbia in ‘the worst car in history’: from medieval castles to brutalist classics

Young Serbians are keen to celebrate the Yugoslav era, and offering tours of their country in vintage Yugos is a fun way of doing it

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Viva Zapotec! A thriving ecotourism project in Mexico’s Oaxaca state

The people of the Sierra Norte have achieved a rare balance – preserving an ancient way of mountain life while welcoming visitors

Away with Sofia Levin: ‘I tried raw pig’s blood soup. If it’s good enough for Bourdain, it’s good enough for me’

The MasterChef judge and food writer on her most memorable meal, the Greek island she’s fallen in love with and her ultimate happy place

Morocco’s happy valley – the wilderness that lies just beyond the souks of Marrakech

Just 20 miles from the bustle of the medina, Ourika valley is a place of magical gardens, olive groves and walking trails in the foothills of the High Atlas

How far can we go on the old hippy trail? Overland from Leeds to Georgia

We travelled 3,000 miles by bus and train to what is currently the eastern limit of independent overland travel

New renovations, retro vibes: reviving Australia’s rundown motels

Buildings that once catered to 1950s road trippers are being transformed into boutique stays attracting a younger demographic

From batik-making in Ghana to homestays in Kyrgyzstan: your top ethical trips

​Readers share their ​favourite experiences that benefit local people​, including community cottages in Northern Ireland, an anti-mafia tour of Palermo​ and an eco project in Ecuador

Winter weekenders: 21 Australian festivals worth travelling for from May to August 2025

Celebrity cooking classes, live music under the stars, author talks, art fairs and film screenings – there are plenty of free and ticketed events to explore during the cooler months

Hiking the Pennine Way 60 years after its creation

The UK’s first national trail was established to help secure a right to roam. To mark its anniversary, our writer takes on a particularly wild section

Walking in Greece: helping to restore the ancient trails of Andros island

Idyllic scenery is just part of the appeal of a break that is also about sustainability, meeting locals and maintaining paths

Show us your mussels! A mouthwatering trip to Vigo, Spain’s seafood capital

The Galician city on the Atlantic coast has the EU’s largest fishing port, which provides its many bars and restaurants with a spectacular trawl of oysters, clams and mussels

‘We got stuck in puddles’: skiers upset by lack of snow on Swedish slopes

Customers at SkiStar resort in Sälen, one of Sweden’s largest, say they deserve a partial refund

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