Beachcombing in Shetland: I’ve travelled the world without leaving home
When ill health took away my freedom to roam, searching for beach treasure gave me a vital connection to my island home and more distant shores
10 walks through history: ancient UK pathways in stunning countryside
From the John Bunyan trail to Silbury Hill, these short “pilgrimages” offer a chance to soak up myths and legends
Cornwall’s very own Camino: walking the St Michael’s Way
Accessing the healing power of ancient walking routes needn’t mean weeks of walking, or even going abroad: a 14-mile route in Cornwall proves just as magical
‘I strolled among lovely Lent lilies, wild garlic and beautiful bluebells’: readers’ favourite spring walks in the UK
From a hike under huge Suffolk skies to aspen glades in the Cairngorms, our tipsters lead the way on these spring strolls
Rail route of the month: cheese, chocolate and a magical ride to the Swiss town of Gruyères
The scenery – and delicacies – get better and better for our slow travel expert as she takes a local train through Canton Fribourg to a beautiful medieval village
An alternative guide to Leeds: a city with an independent spirit
A book club in a disused petrol station, an electronic music hub in an old bus garage … Yorkshire’s largest city is a hotbed of grassroots creativity
It’s like travelling back 700 years: healthy pleasures in rural Andalucía
A group of seven Moorish villages in southern Spain are the perfect place to recharge – offering mountain air, sparkling springs and any excuse for a party
Send us a tip on a summer holiday in Scandinavia – and you could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about your favourite outdoorsy summer break in Scandinavia. The best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Light fantastique: Paris through the eyes of the impressionists
From Monet to Degas, the light of Paris has inspired countless artists. As the city celebrates 150 years of impressionism it’s still shining bright
Notes on chocolate: Baci, sweet as a kiss in Parma
A trip to Italy means delicious home comforts
Off-grid Cyprus: luxury yurt retreat shows off another side to the island
A hillside eco-retreat makes a great base for connecting with nature and exploring the coast and mountains around Paphos
I’ve written about France for 20 years – here are my favourite places to visit
After a lifetime exploring the country’s cities, coast and countryside, our France expert chooses her personal highlights
Not just cheap beer and old buildings: an arty weekend in Prague
A new sleeper train from Brussels is bringing the Czech capital’s contemporary art scene within easy reach of rail travellers
My top restaurants and food discoveries from 20 years of writing about France
From roadside picnics to Michelin-star restaurants, the former editor of France magazine picks her most memorable foodie moments
A local’s travel guide to New York City: what to eat, see and do in three days
Top destinations in New York include a ferry ride, shopping for watches in Chinatown and a Brighton Beach bender