Edinburgh’s dark corners: a walking tour of the city’s hidden stories
Invisible Cities’ tours take visitors to the Scottish capital’s juiciest and least-known stories – and with guides who have known homelessness, they are rooted in real experience
A local’s guide to Bucharest: a pizza of a city with something to see in every sector
From a warehouse brewery to a giant bookshop and glorious lakeside parks, Cosmin Cîrîc, manager of the city’s thermal spa, guides us around the Romanian capital
‘In Serbia, women shower men with nuts’: readers’ top Christmas traditions from their travels
Unruly Icelandic ‘lads’, mass football, kindly witches … our tipsters revel in festive legend and ritual
A local’s guide to Nuremberg, Germany: great glühwein at a traditional Christmas market
Tour guide Claudia Radtke leads us around this atmospheric city, famed for its Christmas market, rich culture and centuries of history
Dreaming of a green Christmas: an eco-friendly trip in festive Strasbourg
From sustainable gifts to energy-efficient fairy lights and hotels using only local products, here’s how to have yourself an eco-friendly Christmas in France
‘Something special in the air’: new bars, art, music and restaurants are turning heads in Stockport
Creatives and a clued-in council are making things happen in the Greater Manchester town. Whet your cultural and culinary appetite with our guide to the best venues, bars and shops
10 of the best pizzerias in Naples
The city’s top pizza makers put their name, heart and, most importantly, their hands into what they make, says guidebook author Domenico Mazzella
The best new European train journeys for 2023
Overnight trains between Stuttgart and Venice and between Munich and Genoa are among several new services that have launched in recent days
A local’s guide to Belfast: margaritas, murals and the Black Mountain
Social entrepreneur Maeve Monaghan on her historic city’s diverse culture, green hills and, of course, great nightlife
‘A marvellous spot to give into temptation’: readers’ favourite literary bars, pubs and cafes
From Robinson Crusoe to Faust and Cider with Rosie, our tipsters enjoy a tipple with literary leanings. Scroll down for the winner
Study reveals Britain’s greenest cities – and they are all in the south
Greener cities such as Exeter and Bristol can benefit from spurt in ‘urban eco-tourism’ while industrial centres in northern Britain lose out, study says
10 of the best restaurants in Nottingham
Inspired by Master Chef winners, a sprinkling of Michelin stars, plus supper clubs and pop-ups evolving into new restaurants, the city’s independent food scene has never felt more energised
A local’s guide to Split, Croatia: a city that marches on its stomach
Beef in red wine, top-notch fish stew and chilli-infused tequila are the best of the bunch, says tour guide Robyn Vulinovich
Lonely Planet selects Manchester as top travel destination for 2023
Publishers praised UK city’s arts scene and gastronomic diversity as it makes the list of 30 best places to go
A local’s guide to Parma, Italy: city of cheese, ham and stunning baroque buildings
Food and wine critic Andrea Grignaffini reveals his favourite haunts in his home city – a gourmand’s delight with wine bars galore