Look out for the stars of Bethlehem … in south Wales
Rain isn’t the only thing that’s biblical in these parts … We explore a holy land of walks, pubs and crystal-clear night skies in Carmarthenshire
Away with Heather Ewart: ‘An outback pub was the last place you’d expect a gourmet meal’
In Guardian Australia’s new series about travel, the host of Back Roads reveals her most memorable meal – and the first and last thing she does on holiday
My voyage of good cheer around Finland – the world’s happiest country
With clean air, vast green spaces and more saunas than cars, Finns have plenty of reasons to be cheerful
Christmas on tap: six of the best UK pubs for the festive season
Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over the festive season
My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia
I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold
Tell us about your favourite wonder of the world
Share a tip on a peerless architectural or sculptural creation, ancient or modern – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘You can’t just do a quick wee, you’ll be there for an hour’: Australian readers’ favourite highway pit stops
From natural springs and lookout points to country bakeries with the ‘best sausage roll of my life’, readers share where they rest and refresh on a long drive
Cask ales, a fire and walks from the door: readers’ favourite winter pubs
From Cornwall to southern Scotland our tipsters celebrate the joys of a cosy inn on a cold winter’s day
10 places to see in the winter solstice in the UK and Ireland (that aren’t Stonehenge)
The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 December
Six lines, six walks: we explore London’s Overground reboot on foot
The capital’s Overground routes have been rebranded to reflect the distinct flavours of neighbourhoods they cross – as these station to station strolls reveal
‘I was not ready for this jaw-dropping place’: readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2024
From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travels
Winter Skye: the snow, wind and rain made our trip to Scotland a euphoric experience
Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the ‘bad’ elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine
Going solo: top European resorts for single skiers
From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here’s how to make the most of your time alone
24 favourite travel finds of 2024 – from turtles in Turkey to a Highland pub crawl
Guardian travel writers share their discoveries of the year, taking in food, art, history and wildlife
Tell us about your favourite European sunshine break
Share a tip on a great, under-the-radar sunshine escape – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break