A local’s guide to Munich: great museums, taverns (obviously) and a Christmas treat
Judith Csiki delights in the city’s art galleries, vibrant music scene, swims in the Isar river ... and sweet, fluffy pancakes
Well-decked halls: historic homes to visit for a taste of Christmas past
Crackling fires, fir boughs and spiced wine conjure up a festive atmosphere in these venerable homes and museums, with special events over the holiday period
Leuven: the small Flemish town with a big (bang) history
With its cosmic roots and being the home of Stella Artois, the compact gothic town is a hip destination that has remained Belgium’s best-kept secret
Lobster pots, wild moors and Dracula: a car-free break in Whitby
It’s no mystery that the setting of this North Yorkshire coastal town inspired Bram Stoker’s horror classic – and reaching it can mean taking Britain’s most scenic bus ride
A great walk to a great pub: the New Inn, Cerne Abbas, Dorset
Walk in the shadow of Cerne Abbas’s infamous giant then slake your thirst at a 400-year-old inn
A local’s guide to Turin: five great things to do
Slow food expert Silvia Ceriani celebrates the industrial past and sustainable future of ‘Italy’s Detroit’, with gourmet markets, grand palazzos and kitsch cocktail bars
‘The greats are all here’: readers’ favourite UK permanent exhibitions
From impressionists in Wales to pre-Raphaelites in Yorkshire, a huge wealth of culture is on tap across the UK – and entry to museums and galleries is often free
From Plymouth to Edinburgh: a walker’s guide to six British cities
Swap identikit high streets for the pedestrian thrill of discovery and drifting in these six flâneur-friendly cities
Raising Naples: how the catacombs of saints transformed Sanità
Tours of ancient catacombs run by a local group of friends are revitalising a Naples neighbourhood that was once prey to the Camorra
Golden Gozo: Malta’s little sister is a holiday in itself
The smaller, quieter – and often-overlooked – island has much to offer, from sandy coves to slow roasts and honey-coloured houses
‘An idyllic, wild place’: the recovery of Skye’s most beautiful peninsula
Gaelic has flourished in recent years around Sleat in the south of the island and it is contributing to a reinvigorated sense of identity
‘Straight out of a fairytale’: Portugal’s best towns and villages, by readers
With river and Atlantic beaches, brilliant architecture and affordable but delicious cuisine, our tipsters have gorged on the country’s beauty
Want to see the real Catalonia? Then look beyond Barcelona
From Pyrenean peaks to flamingo-dotted deltas, a new tour draws visitors away from busy Barcelona
A local’s guide to Glasgow: five great things to do
With Cop26 shining a spotlight on the city, our guide shares her love of its steamy pubs, magical markets … and deep-fried food
Yamas! On the retsina trail on the Greek island of Skopelos
Hiking through lush forests, our writer follows ancient paths to witness the reinvention of Greece’s iconic wine