The wild side of the Balearics: off the beaten track on Spain’s stunning paradise islands
Beyond the hotspots each island has a wilder side to get lost in, writes the co-author of a new guide to the archipelago
A great walk to a great pub: the Packhorse, near Bath, Somerset
This walk through a lost world of canals and Roman roads ends in a brilliant old pub now run by the local community
‘A group of drinkers with a writing problem’: readers’ favourite literary haunts
From the pubs of Dublin to rural Provence, this week’s tipsters sought out the locations behind the books that inspired them
I lost my underwear on the trail of Odysseus in Ithaca, Greece
Research for a new guide book meant climbing a rock face on the Greek island crucial in Homer’s story, then crawling through spiky undergrowth. An epic in itself
A local’s guide to Padua, Italy: home of the Aperol spritz and ancient wonders
Emanuela Padoan leads the way to 14th-century frescoes, fabulous bazaars, the world’s oldest botanical gardens and tiramisu to die for
Homage to Spain’s railways: take the slow train for the best scenic routes
Spain excels in high-speed lines, but visitors will discover so much more on older tracks winding through deserts, sierras, sleepy villages and George Orwell country
A local’s guide to Tallinn: the best fishburgers, speakeasies and Soviet-era art
From submarine art hubs to cool bars and the best fish and chips, design chief Tiia Vihand delights in Estonia’s super-cool capital
A local’s guide to Manchester: from forgotten Victoriana to karaoke dungeons
Heritage tour guide Hayley Flynn strolls through Victorian alleyways and shares tips on hidden histories, art trails, cosy pubs and her favourite eateries
Fort for the day: Britain’s ancient hilltop camps are waiting to be explored
Our writer joins a hill fort expert in North Yorkshire and finds himself inspired to investigate further. Plus five more UK earthworks sites
‘A unique culinary repertoire’: What makes food and drink in Thessaloniki so special?
Greece’s first Unesco city of gastronomy is famed for perfect pastries, spicy meatballs, wine, frappés and local specialities reflecting a rich cultural heritage
In the footsteps of giants: the ultimate Ulysses walk around Dublin
On the centennial of James Joyce’s modernist masterpiece, we offer a pilgrimage you can fit into a single day
A local’s guide to Cádiz, Spain: ancient sites, beach bars and great tapas
Dancer Pilar Gil on where to eat, dance and take a sunset stroll in one of Europe’s oldest cities
All systems glow: 10 of the UK’s best winter light festivals
Gaze upon shimmering forests and postapocalyptic sunsets, chase the northern lights or let ancient tales guide you along city walls
Hike and seek: 10 great UK winter walks with a surprise discovery
These walks combine austere beauty with the unexpected: from centuries-old graffiti to deserted villages and the remains of dinosaurs
Where tourists seldom tread: 6 great British places not in the guidebooks
There’s no such thing as a crap town, only crap travellers. We celebrate unheralded areas from Warrington to Elephant & Castle