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A glimpse of ancient Wales: the wilder alternative to Snowdon
Only a few miles but a world away from overcrowded Snowdon, the quieter paths and rugged slopes of the Rhinogydd offer a walk on the region’s wildest mountain
Clean air, crystal waters and carefree adventure in the Austrian Alps
The lakeside resort of Zell am See is big on outdoor fun, hearty food and stunning views
Roaming in the gloaming on Sweden’s new island-hopping trail
Stockholm’s archipelago is a joy in summer but harder to get around at other times as ferries reduce their services. But that could change with the launch of a new trail linking 21 islands
Spanish steppes: an epic hike across the wild plains of Extremadura
The Via de la Plata is one of Spain’s toughest pilgrim routes, weaving through a landscape of isolated steppes and fortress cities in the country’s least-known region
Fears for future of ski tourism as resorts adapt to thawing snow season
While some embrace technological innovations, others are forced to close as global heating causes lack of snowfall
From the Peloponnese to the Pyrenees: readers’ favourite long-distance walks in Europe
Pull on your walking boots and immerse yourself in magnificent scenery on these long-distance trails, chosen by our tipsters
Voulez-vous parler avec moi? My midlife French exchange in Paris
Language exchange holidays are wasted on the young. I had a great time with my host – sans youthful embarrassment about my accent – and more adults are doing the same
I’m visually impaired but thanks to my guides I loved exploring Austria’s Tirol
A trip that pairs partially sighted people with fully sighted guides offers reassurance while expanding the possibilities of travel, as our writer discovered in Austria and Germany
Hiking Cheshire’s Baker Way: the joy of a less-known walking trail
They get less fanfare and footfall than the UK’s famous long-distance paths, but trails such as this – which starts in Chester and saunters through the local countryside – are just as rewarding
Large French Alpine ski resort to close in face of shrinking snow season
Local people and businesses left ‘in lurch’ after council says it cannot afford to support or develop Alpe du Grand Serre
Share your tips on ancient sites across Europe
Tell us about your favourite ancient European site – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Island-hopping in Croatia: adrift in the Šibenik archipelago
Framed by sparkling blue sea and deep green pines, the less visited Adriatic islands of Zlarin and Prvić offer a mellow end of summer escape
Vincent van Gogh’s Arles: visiting the pretty Provençal city that inspired his greatest masterpieces
The scenes of some of the paintings currently on show in London’s National Gallery can still be found in the southern French city
Never-ending odyssey: the rise of perpetual cruises that offer the very wealthy a new home at sea
After numerous delays, the Odyssey finally sets sail from Belfast for three-and-a-half years – but what drives people to spend a fortune living full-time on luxury liners?