‘Fabulous 50s dresses and even a kilt’: readers’ favourite vintage shops and markets in Europe
Our tipsters rummage through thrift stores and markets from Budapest to Bologna
Calabria comes alive with song and dance: how a new generation is revitalising southern Italy’s quiet villages
The small communes of Lago and Conflenti are putting themselves back on the map with a series of community-run music and food festivals
Where tourists seldom tread, part 19: three UK towns with industrial legacies
We explore the Roman, Tudor and Indian delights of Leicester, the textile and religious heritage of Paisley, and the radical history of Nelson, the only town named after a pub
Black, Brummie and proud: a walking tour of the real Handsworth
The Birmingham neighbourhood is hugely significant in the Black British story – a history seemingly unknown to Tory MP Robert Jenrick – as revealed on a guided walk that remembers Nelson Mandela and Benjamin Zephaniah
Like a place in one of his fairytales: exploring Hans Christian Andersen’s homeland in Denmark
With turreted castles, quirky museums and offbeat art, the island of Fyn where the author grew up is a place of myth, magic and adventure
Six of the best autumn city breaks in Europe for an overload of culture and fabulous food
From Athens’ beach-studded – and still warm – coastline to the ancient food markets of Palermo
Autumn in Madrid: why Spain’s capital is city-break gold
The searing summer over, it’s back to business as usual in Madrid – which means dazzling blue skies and a bounty of cultural events
‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks
From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities
‘Hop on the boat and wake up in Spain’: readers’ favourite ferry breaks from the UK
From Rotterdam to Bilbao, our tipsters recommend the best trips by ferry
‘It landed like an alien spaceship’: 100 years after Bauhaus arrived, Dessau is still a magnet for design fans
The German city is celebrating the renowned art school’s centenary with exhibitions, digital tours and bike and bus routes connecting landmark Bauhaus buildings
Laid-back Noord: a scenic antidote to the crowds of central Amsterdam
A four-minute train ride from Amsterdam Centraal is an easygoing world of floating homes, art galleries and inexpensive waterside bars
10 of the best secret gardens in Europe’s major cities
From Paris to Athens, we pick hidden havens to escape the summer heat and tourist crowds
Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki
Finns’ deep affinity with nature is blossoming in its restaurants, where a new generation of chefs are fusing local wild produce with more exotic flavours – all at reasoonable prices
Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package
The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it
Five of the best European city breaks for summer
With outdoor concerts, alfresco dining, rooftop bars and plenty of parks and places to swim outdoors, these cities make for a great summer getaway