10 of the best new art exhibitions in Europe for autumn 2017
It’s blockbuster art show season across Europe, with old masters, surrealists and 60s radicals in the spotlight at the continent’s top galleries
‘Tribes and shamans become your hosts’ – India’s remote Arunachal Pradesh
Tourism is almost non-existent in this north-eastern Indian state, but visitors are given a warm welcome in jungle and highland villages, says travel writer Antonia Bolingbroke-Kent – just beware of the local moonshine
Steep steps and tall tales: a local’s walking tour of Pollença, Mallorca
The sights and narrow streets of this ancient town hold plenty of stories, which are told – for free – by knowledgeable guides on a weekly three-hour tour
10 of the best restaurants near Florence’s major attractions
Exploring Florence’s cultural riches builds up an appetite – so we asked a foodie tour guide for her tips on the best places to dine on Tuscan classics, as well as pizza and pasta, an olive stone’s throw from the tourist hotspots
Holiday guide to Somme, France: what to see plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels
The area of northern France known for battlefields and memorials also has pretty landscapes, unspoilt beaches and some of the country’s best cuisine – all just a short hop from the UK
Rare views on Rapa Nui: an Easter Island adventure
A hiking, cycling and camping trip is a more affordable way to explore Easter Island’s famous statues, volcanic landscapes and how the islanders still celebrate their traditions
Knocking on Devon’s doors: an art-inspired break around Dartmoor
This month’s Devon Open Studios event sees artists across the county invite the public into their galleries and homes. Our writer heads to Dartmoor for a preview
10 of the best language with activity holidays around the world
Spanish and tango? German and skiing? Or even Japanese and manga? Learn a language in the native country and add some extracurricular fun with these holiday courses that offer a skill or some culture, too
A walking tour of Bath: the ultimate spa break
With its imposing Georgian architecture, regal connections and the ‘healing’ waters of its Roman Baths, it’s easy to see why the city inspired Jane Austen
An arty exploration of Devon’s English Riviera
The Tale, an immersive arts trail across Torbay this September, aims to offer a new perspective on the area. Its creator, author Philip Hoare, gives us a preview
Canada’s Haida Gwaii archipelago: kayaking to the edge of the world
These remote islands, 100km off British Columbia, are home to one of the oldest traceable populations on Earth, yet they are still fighting to save their environment and ancient culture
Ragamuffin revolt: a celebration of gaucho traditions in southern Brazil
Every September the gauchos in the state of Rio Grande do Sul Brazil mark a 10-year civil uprising with a free music, dance and food festival
History lesson: Nuremberg rebuilt – a summer tour of Germany, part two
Continuing his tour, Kevin Rushby finds great art and cultural attractions in a city known for rallies and trials – and which has restored more than its medieval centre
‘Burgundy is pastoral, like a Constable painting – I love it’: actor Lambert Wilson
The star of the new Cousteau film, The Odyssey, loves the area’s food and waterways. Its chateaux and abbeys are worth a look, too!
Slow train through Spain: a narrow-gauge ride through España Verde
The Feve network is a long way off high-speed … which is perfect for taking in the coast, mountain views and charming towns of Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia