Mountain highs: biking and bivvying in Slovenia
Bikepacking – travelling light, camping wild and offroad climbs – is an adventurous and fully immersive way of exploring the Julian Alps
Readers’ favourite UK national parks: ‘Rain, sun or snow, there’s beauty everywhere’
From the Cairngorms to the South Downs, the Pembrokeshire coast to the Norfolk Broads, our tipsters share their memorable discoveries
Onboard gambling: what law applies in a cruise ship casino miles out to sea?
Cruise lines boast ‘responsible gaming conduct’ policies but in international waters, away from the laws of the land, some say it’s a case of ‘anything goes’
An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration
With a £470m redevelopment of the city centre, a feted documentary festival and a vibrant foodie scene, the former steel-making hub is showing its true mettle
My mission? A two-day voyage along the Norfolk coast to deliver potatoes for a chip shop
One man is trying to revive zero-carbon cargo routes by sailing produce along England’s eastern seaboard – and taking paying passengers along for the thrilling ride
Art in the Arctic: exploring Bodø, Norway, European capital of culture for 2024
The Norwegian town, just inside the Arctic Circle, makes a picturesque (and unusual) setting for a programme of exhibitions, gigs and outdoor activities – and the sun doesn’t set all summer
P&O Cruises Australia to shut down early next year
Parent company says P&O would be integrated into its sister line Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025
Tell us about your favourite wilderness experiences in Scotland – you could win a holiday voucher
Share details of where you go to get off the beaten track in Scotland – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Franz Kafka’s Prague: a centenary tour of the writer’s home city
A hundred years after his death, the author’s presence is as strong as ever in the Czech capital – from his childhood homes and the literary cafes he frequented to the remarkable buildings immortalised in his work
10 of the UK’s best outdoor yoga and activity retreats
Meditation, foraging, surfing, swimming, yoga and more – find your own space at one of these wonderfully restorative destinations
10 of the best gardens in Europe you’ve probably never heard of
From Amsterdam to Athens, these beautiful spaces exhibit a riot of colour, elegant design, history and tranquility
Why I love Europe’s hidden gardens
When I toured Spain’s world-famous estates and palaces, it was a small semi-concealed garden I stumbled upon that made the biggest impression – and inspired me to discover other urban oases across Europe
‘Pillars, pergolas, palms and pines’: readers’ favourite gardens in Europe
Our tipsters’ favourite floral finds from Hanover’s formal terraces to the world’s oldest university botanical garden in Padua
Rail route of the month: from Genoa to Ventimiglia, Italy – a line of cinematic brilliance
Along the coast through Liguria to the French border, our slow travel expert enjoys the mix of tunnels and dramatic coastal views
An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side
Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs