In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’
Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north
Just for Christmas: the Harrogate pub that becomes the Sleigh & Reindeers
Walk through a North Yorkshire spa town, then pop in to the Victorian baths before a pint and top-notch food at this festively renamed old pub
From islands in the Med to sunny cities without the crowds: readers’ favourite winter trips in southern Europe
It’s not only better weather that takes visitors south in winter, it’s also the quieter beaches, museums and restaurants. Our tipsters explore cities and towns from Porto to Athens
Dresden – the city that saved my Christmas
The city’s Christmas markets and baroque architecture will revive even a flagging festive spirit, while its steampunk street art is an edgy pick-me-up
Australian travel insurance red flags: missed connections, stolen luggage and preexisting conditions
Travel insurance can be a complicated business for consumers, with caps and exclusions buried deep in fine print. Here’s how to know what you are really covered for
Walking Leicester’s new Richard III trail – 530 years in the making
A walk threading through the city follows in the footsteps of the Yorkist king vanquished in 1485, whose remains were found – beneath a car park – in 2012
Rail route of the month: rewilding, polders and Hanseatic beauty by train in the Netherlands
Our slow travel expert visits historic towns and a vast unexpected wilderness on a Dutch rail journey
‘North Clare and the Burren blew my mind’
This corner of Ireland has been bucking the trend of rural decline for decades, and continues to draw in creative types in search of a more sustainable way of life
Bonnie Berwick: history and good living on the Scottish coast
Sandy beaches, glorious vistas and a bustling high street add to the charm of this pretty seaside town just half an hour from Edinburgh
‘So these are the people I’ll die with’: one nervous flyer on the terrifying rise in turbulence
What’s the reason for our increasingly bumpy air travel – and does it mean a crash is more likely?
‘So good I went five times’: travel writers’ favourite discoveries of 2023
We asked 23 Guardian travel writers to share their best experiences of 2023, from elegant spas and an art deco cinema to a new ‘megalith’ and a futuristic hotel
Bardonecchia in Italy trumps Bulgarian resorts as best value ski spot
Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show
Readers’ favourite travel discoveries of 2023
From a Finnish archipelago to a tranquil lake in Albania, our tipsters have unearthed beautiful beaches, lively cities and wild, atmospheric places
Night trains and border crossings: Europe’s best new rail routes
Our slow travel expert checks out what’s new in the European train timetables unveiled this month
Tell us about your favourite cultural trip – you could win a holiday voucher
We want to hear about a trip where you’ve experienced a cultural highlight – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break