A hike in Scotland’s borders – ‘a world of emerald hills, meandering rivers and tiny villages’
The Borders Railway Line opens up walking trails through a landscape of rivers, ruined abbeys and museums, bringing to life a turbulent and poetic past
‘Brilliant and ever-changing’: readers’ favourite street art in Europe
From Penge to Sardinia, exuberant street art makes neighbourhoods more vibrant and casts light on local history and culture – or just gives you a laugh
Alternative guide to Mallorca – through the eyes of those who know it best
Local celebrities featured in a new book give tips on eating out, places to visit, and things to see and do on this verdant Balearic jewel
A local’s guide to Vilnius: gardens, bars and a castle on a hill
The Lithuanian capital is a destination on the rise, with a thriving nightlife and food scene. Chef Liutauras Čeprackas shares his highlights of his home city
Beaches, mountains, ancient towns and low prices? Albania has it all
Despite its dark 20th-century past, the country is now a traveller’s paradise of amazing landscapes, coast and historic cities
A local’s guide to Leipzig: dumplings, diversity and delightful G&Ts
With glorious boat trips on its canals and sumptuous food, from traditional Saxon to Vietnamese, this is a destination ripe for a city break, says restaurateur Nancy Naumann-Hirt
Let the games begin: Birmingham, then and now – in pictures
A look at Birmingham’s history before the Commonwealth Games start
A local’s guide to Naples: pizza, palazzos and dancing under the stars
Restoration architect Mariano Mazzella knows where to find the best pizzerias, palazzos, bars and views of Vesuvius in Italy’s most vibrant city
Romans, Druids and Camelot: the UK’s best ancient sites, as chosen by readers
Atmospheric forts, solstice circles and exquisite Roman mosaics feature in readers’ pick of the UK’s finest ancient monuments
How a holiday in Poland can help support Ukraine
Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk are home to atmospheric cafes, a history of resistance and a rich cuisine – and by visiting now you can boost Poland’s heroic efforts to help Ukraine
A local’s guide to Prague: the best beer, cool architecture and hunting for fossils
Actor and gallery curator Pavel Lagner leads us to Renaissance pavilions, fun cocktail bars and delicious, stinky cheese
I took the train to Brno, Czech Republic – here’s my guide to the city
We continue our celebration of Interrail’s 50th birthday with a visit to a relaxed, youthful city that’s deeply into music and food
Rail route of the month: from Bohemia towards the Baltic coast
On a bargain €9 one-month rail pass, our slow travel expert goes border-hopping on the historic Oder-Neisse line from the Czech Republic to Germany
Hidden Germany: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
In our latest instalment on less-visited corners of Europe, we look at Germany’s coastal bike paths, scenic winelands and revamped industrial regions
‘A mirage at the top of a hill’: food, drink and adventure in Spain’s Vejer de la Frontera
This Andalucían town has centuries of stories to tell, from the Moors to the Romans. But it’s a Scotsman who has written its latest chapter, transforming a sleepy backwater into a tourist hub