‘Like it had been put on Earth specially for me’: readers’ favourite European city breaks
From the later summer glow of Marseille to polar nights in Tromsø, our tipsters choose their favourite cities
‘I stayed in a manor fit for a Baltic baron’: exploring Latvia’s pristine coast and forests
West of Riga lies a wonderland of empty beaches, ancient castles and charming mansions for the price of a B&B
Fresh perspectives: the best outdoor art trails in the UK this autumn
Free walking routes connect sculptures, murals, soundscapes and more in locations across the country – from butterflies in Brontë country to ceramics in Stoke
The art of the city: a walking tour of Edinburgh’s best landscape sculptures
Start with Andy Goldsworthy’s earthy installations at the Royal Scottish Academy, then head outdoors to discover more of his work, alongside pieces by Barbara Hepworth, Antony Gormley and Charles Jencks
Where tourists seldom tread, part 18: three seaside towns that defy the tides of fashion
Ayr, Bangor and Millom routinely bring up the rear in coastal town polls, but they offer a calmer alternative to the brash traditional seaside resorts
Explore Portugal’s historic hilltop hamlets in a free electric hire car
A project offering free car rental is revitalising the medieval villages north-east of Lisbon by finally making them easily accessible to visitors
‘Women are the guardians of our culture’: why Kihnu is Estonia’s island of true equality
They wear traditional dress, play ancient melodies on violins and accordions, but the women of this island outpost ensure that it is more than just a living museum
‘Dawn paints the statues gold’: readers’ favourite places in Turkey
Travellers share their holiday finds, from ancient ruins to thermal pools, blissful waterside restaurants – and taxi driver diners
‘A town built on fishing and fun’: why Great Yarmouth will always be my first resort
From family-run fairgrounds to a spectacular circus, traditional seaside fun is alive and kicking in the Norfolk coastal town where I grew up
Where tourists seldom tread, part 17: three port towns freighted with history
From Ipswich’s medieval treasures to Ramsey’s seaside charm and Lancaster’s chilling legacy of witches and slavery
Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package
The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it
Travels in Moominland: summer in Tove Jansson’s Finland
The children’s book author spent the precious long Nordic days in simple, off-grid cabins on small dreamy islands – a tradition many Finns still follow
From Joyce’s death mask to Bono’s sunglasses: a look around the Little Museum of Dublin’s grand curiosities
This people’s museum is crammed with curios donated by Dublin residents. A major facelift has added a library, archive and exhibition on ‘fearless women’
‘The railway that got the world on track’: a walk through 200 years of history in County Durham
A new trail follows the 26-mile route of the world’s first passenger train journey on the Stockton and Darlington Railway
The reinvention of Catania – Sicily’s once crime-ridden second city
A decades-long crackdown on organised crime is opening up Catania, with previous no-go areas now welcoming tourists and new businesses. Discover its restaurants and bars before the prices catch up