10 of the best public gardens in Italy
With the Grandi Giardini Italiani – the country’s largest network of gardens – celebrating its 20th anniversary, founder Judith Wade selects her favourites
What a Shambles: a walk around York’s ancient walls and alleys
A grand railway station and one of Europe’s largest gothic cathedrals contrast with tiny medieval lanes on this stroll through the ancient capital of England’s north
Moreish crunch, smoky tang: red peppers of Italy’s far south
Beautiful, remote Basilicata has a culinary lineage reaching back into antiquity based on unique, local fare. Among its delights are cruschi – sun-dried red peppers
Greek gift: Athens’ new cultural centre
This stunning park, garden and culture hub, funded by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and designed by Renzo Piano, will, controversially, be handed over to the state at the end of 2017
10 of the best small islands in Croatia
These Adriatic islets, many sparsely populated and little visited, are perfect for boat rides, great walking trails, lovely beaches and the odd bit of culture
Roaming Acinipo’s Roman ruins
It is one of the best-preserved Roman theatres in Spain but unlike many of Andalucía’s honeypots, Acinipo is blissfully free of tourists – and free to enter
On Denmark’s Jutland coast an elegant new museum counters a Nazi monolith
The Tirpitz bunker has been a squat, dark presence on the dunes of West Jutland’s Blåvand since 1944. Now, it is part of a beautifully designed space to explore the region’s history
East Sicily: what to see plus the best bars, beaches, restaurants and hotels
With baroque palaces, fine beaches and Mount Etna, the Ionian coast is home to most of the island’s crown jewels – underpinned by glorious local food and drink
France road trip: Lyon to Nice
This two-week route through some of France’s most beautiful landscapes takes in gorgeous farmhouse stays, camping and kayaking, lavender fields and finally the Med
France road trip: Perpignan, Cathar castles and the Spanish border
This spectacular two-week journey boasts Pyrenees peaks, hot springs, freshwater swimming and precipitous abbeys. Plus great food, of course
France road trip: La Rochelle, Cognac and the Atlantic coast islands
Great seafood, Roman remains and a pine-fringed, cycle-friendly island are among the highlights of this leisurely paced two-week route
The alt city guide to Glasgow
A network of indie galleries, clubs, restaurants and bars has created a robust creative scene in Scotland’s largest city, where talent is allowed time and space to flourish
Lake Atitlán, Guatemala: how a village became an artwork
An ambitious painting project designed to boost tourism and community spirit launches in lakeside Santa Catarina Palopó
Going Polop: writer Miró is celebrated in style in this historic Alicante town
Our new series picks the best free attractions, events and activities around the world, starting with a museum near Benidorm dedicated to the Spanish novelist
Hippy hangouts around the world: readers’ tips
Fifty years on from the Summer of Love, readers reveal the laid-back spots around the world where it’s still possible to turn up and drop out