Yule love these … great European Christmas traditions
Continental festivities include chocolate logs in Paris, tree-cutting in Norway and plenty of fish: eel in Naples, carp in Prague and fermented skate in Iceland
10 of the best warming winter drinks around the world
There’s more to Christmas drinks than mulled wine, as our pick of the best winter tipples, from hot beer in Krakow to Chile’s pisco eggnog, reveals
Hamburg in harmony: the ebb and flow of an artistic city
Its latest landmark, the Elbphilharmonie, dominates the waterfront but throughout this port city there is captivating art, architecture and music
New Elena Ferrante-inspired street art to be unveiled in Naples
The author’s Neapolitan novels and the TV series My Brilliant Friend have brought attention to Naples’ Rione Luzzatti district, where a dramatic mural will become a major draw
‘Mind-blowingly gorgeous Georgia’
A mix of traditional, Soviet and modern styles, Georgia is a tricky place to pin down. But that’s half the fun of it for Suzanne Moore and her friend
Belle and Sebastian launch indie music cruise
The band’s frontman, Stuart Murdoch, discusses plans for the four-day Boaty Weekender festival in the Med next summer
Pushkar camel fair changing from market to heritage attraction
In Rajasthan, India, officials hope tourism will help preserve the dying art of camel decoration as livestock trading at the famous fair declines
A bike tour of the real Barbados
Kevin Rushby fears Barbados will be too bling for him – until he gets off the beaten track and discovers its glorious beaches, locals’ bars and rich history
The best towns and small cities in the US: Ithaca, New York state
This progressive lakeside town has gone its own way since the hippy years: we showcase its best bars, live music venues and restaurantsIn this series: Eugene, Oregon | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Portland, Maine | Ventura, California | Missoula, Montana
Great literary getaways: 10 writers’ retreats for an inspirational break
Follow in the footsteps of George Orwell and nine other celebrated writers to the places that inspired their work
Beyond Beijing: six Chinese cities you need to know
By 2030 China will overtake France as the world’s largest tourist destination, making culturally rich cities such as Suzhou, Lanzhou and Qingdao major attractions
Tea and history: an evocative brew in Chengdu, China
This centuries-old teahouse in Sichuan province and its regulars are a world away from China’s modern megacities
Independent cinemas in the UK: readers’ travel tips
Over 1,500 of you recommended indie picture houses. Here are the top 10 – in stations, warehouses and rural villages
The Beverley Arms, East Yorkshire: hotel review
This revamped hotel’s heritage, comfort and biscuits appeal strongly to our writer, but his companion proves harder to please …
Take the kids to … Bodmin Jail, Cornwall
An imposing 18th-century prison brings to life an era of harsh punishments – fun for all the family, if your children like grisly tales and ghost stories