Megaliths and hoopoes: chance encounters in untamed Brittany
A five-day walking trip along the shoreline and around the islands of Brittany’s Gulf of Morbihan reveals a fascinating blend of the familiar and the exotic
A local’s guide to Jaén, Spain: sunsets and sundowners in Andalucía
Award-winning poet Begoña M Rueda reveals the best museums, bars and beauty spots in her quintessentially Andalucían home town
‘Really cool, day or night’: readers’ top modern European architecture
From a giant Gulliver in Spain to a sleek basking whale in Budapest, readers tip 10 destinations with stunning contemporary buildings
Bandits, beaches and Roman baths – Andalucía’s wild side
Away from the main cities, the region’s dusty plains and green mountains offer hiking, ancient ruins and no crowds, as the author of a new guide reveals
Ireland’s most scenic bus service? Ennis to Galway via the Cliffs of Moher
The 350 bus in County Clare offers sublime views of some of Ireland’s most dramatic scenery, stops off in historic villages and gives glimpses of a rich cultural heritage
10 UK attractions where the guides bring history to life
From Glasgow’s police museum to Dorset’s tank museum, guides and volunteers have the personal experience to truly illuminate your visit
Five of the best European city breaks with kids
Smaller European cities make for brilliant breaks with kids, be they toddlers, tweens or teens. Our writers pick cool things to do and see
Port of call: there’s more to Dover than ferries, white cliffs and the A20
Kent’s coastal hub is seeing a revival, as new bars and restaurants join venues with a hidden history in a town that rewards exploration
Rail route of the month: Basel to Locarno, the slow Swiss Alps classic
Astonishing scenery and glimpses of Switzerland’s history are offered up to passengers gliding along this classic line
Hidden France: why I fell in love with scenic Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
From volcanoes to Vichy springs, this slice of dramatic rolling countryside below Burgundy is a revelation, complete with medieval villages and Michelin stars
‘Raise the drawbridge!’: readers’ favourite UK castles
Brilliant family trips are to be had at castles with great views, amazing history and, often, splendid tea and cake. Our tipsters reveal gems from Somerset to Ayrshire
My big, fat, Greek Easter: food and spectacle on Crete, Corfu and Tinos
Ditch the chocolate eggs and daffodils – Easter tradition in Greece means firecrackers, processions and flying clay pots
Where tourists seldom tread, part 2: five great UK towns left out of the guidebooks
From Cumbernauld to Guildford, we celebrate more unheralded but revelatory areas
A coracle ride down the River Severn – and back in time
A family test drives a new project through Ironbridge and into the Industrial Revolution, when the little, basket-shaped boats plied the river
A local’s guide to Valencia: home of paella, one of Europe’s best food markets and a unique green space
Architect and graphic artist Juan Suay on the city’s rainbow-coloured market, bistros, bars and its unique and unifying riverbed green belt