An almost wild camping trip: alternative family fun in the Peak District
Over one weekend, we hiked, swam, slept in a woodland cabin and camped on a hillside – while also supporting community-run projects
From churches and castles to wonderfully weird Portmeirion: exploring Wales’s north-west coast on foot and by train
The Cambrian Line hugs the shore, offering easy access to the Wales Coast Path, the Cadfan Way pilgrimage route and glorious Cardigan Bay
Tripe soup and bitter coffee in the dining car: a nostalgic ride through Poland on a communist-era train
I love exploring Poland by rail. When I heard about a new back-to-the-80s service, I booked a retro seat …
Tell us about your favourite European seaside hotels offering affordable glamour
Tell us about your best coastal boltholes that won’t blow the budget – the top tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
‘A slap-up meal for €12’: my search for the perfect old-school Turin tavern
Piòle are the Italian city’s working-class neighbourhood taverns. Of the few that survive, many have gone upmarket – but I was looking for the real deal and affordable home cooking
Britons travelling home via EU airports ‘should allow three hours’ before flights
Entry-exit system, which replaces passport stamps with digital registration, causing huge delays at border checks
Five stunning walks on the new King Charles III England coast path
The 2,700-mile route covering the entire English coastline is almost complete. We walked less trodden sections big on scenery and history
Fabulous views, ferry rides and tucked-away beaches: readers’ favourite UK coast walks
From the wilds of Galloway and spectacular Pembrokeshire to the cockle sheds of Southend, our readers share their best seaside walks
We’re going on a Bosnian bear hunt … in Europe’s oldest forest
A guided walk in the primeval wildwood of Perućica, where wolves, chamois and the elusive brown bear roam
Neolithic treasures and sparkling seas on Orkney – all for £2 bus fares
A new cap on bus fares in the Highlands and islands makes exploring this stunning archipelago in Scotland a breeze
Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities
Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich
Share a tip on a great European road trip
Tell us about a favourite trip by car or motorcycle – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break
Sea-hugging railways and magical views: five of Europe’s best coastal train lines
Dramatic coastal scenery and train rides make a winning combination. Our rail expert picks journeys over and along the sea
Why it seems like everyone in Australia is travelling to Vietnam
The number of Australians taking short trips to Vietnam has more than doubled since 2016 as holidaymakers seek affordable experiences close to home
The return of France’s train of marvels: from the Côte d’Azur to the Southern French Alps
The reopened Train de Merveilles route takes passengers from the glamour of Nice to a grandiose alpine landscape