Sea swims, sensational Scandinavian food – and the odd disagreement: Interrailing with my 75-year-old mum
Taking the train from Manchester to Oslo led to 10 action-packed days me and my Zumba-going mum would never forget
‘It was more than a journey, it was an immersion’: readers’ favourite slow travel adventures
A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands – our tipsters share their slow travel highlights
In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy
More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel
Austrian town gets its lederhosen in a twist over modern art
Bad Ischl is the first alpine town to be awarded European capital of culture status, bringing nudity and surreal sculptures to a rural area more in tune with classical music and mountain pursuits
Thrush hour: study suggests birdsong can ease commuter stress
Research for South Western Railway finds passengers who listened to natural soundscapes reported 35% reduction in stress levels
Is Derby the UK’s worst short break destination? How I ‘bussed’ that myth
With good public transport services to surrounding attractions, and riverside walks for ornithologists, the East Midlands hub defies pollsters’ findings
The Guardian view on heritage railways: where the British summertime gets steamy
Editorial: The 600 miles of touristic train track are a national speciality that could not function without volunteers
Share a tip on a sunny city break in Europe – you could win a holiday voucher
Tell us about your favourite trip to a European city that’s perfect for a spot of late summer sunshine – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps
Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds’ culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in France
Fjords and seaweed safaris: a new cycle trail along Denmark’s east coast
A cycling holiday on the Jutland peninsula’s ‘Fjordmino’ is a gentle procession of quiet roads, ferry rides, cute B&Bs and islands
Gastro reboots: 10 of the best renovated English foodie inns
From a 16th-century former pub on the Isle of Wight to a boutique hotel in the Lake District, these refurbished inns and coaching houses offer a mouthwatering stay in all seasons
How I found my Dartmoor moment with the gift of wild camping
The freedom to wild camp can make hiking among the majestic tors and ancient forests even more rewarding, but this right is at risk
A family surfing holiday in the French Basque Country
A ferry ‘cruise’ from Portsmouth to Santander brings the surf, cuisine and mountains of one of south-west France’s most distinctive regions within easy reach
‘I inched across rock faces, explored sea caves and plummeted off cliffs’: readers’ favourite active holidays in Europe
Island-hopping in Sicily, saving turtles in Cephalonia, coasteering in Pembrokeshire, e-biking in Andalucía and more – courtesy of our readers
‘A journey and an adventure’: driving Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Running 1,600 miles from County Cork up to County Donegal, this route, launched 10 years ago, takes in the west coast’s spectacular scenery