The great east European road trip part three: hiking in Bulgaria
The deep gorges of Bulgaria’s Rhodope mountains are said to hold the secret to health and long life – which comes in handy after a Shakira-induced injury
In hot water: an Iceland swimming holiday
Iceland is awash with naturally heated water, making it a fantastic place for an outdoor swimming tour of its bubbling hot pots and geothermal pools
Why Girona makes the perfect base for cyclist Dan Craven
Some of the biggest names in cycle racing have flocked to this Catalan town for its Pyrenean training routes, food and beauty
Greek island holiday guide: the Argo-Saronic islands and Kythira
These Greek islands south of Athens make a great holiday on their own, or a relaxing extension to a city break. Andrew Bostock picks the best places to eat and stay, and things to do on and off the beach
Budget guesthouses, hostels and hotels in Iceland: readers’ travel tips
The force of the elements is all-pervasive in Iceland, so cosiness, comfort and hospitality are high among our readers’ priorities when it comes to affordable places to stay beyond Reykjavík
Lanzarote’s beautiful cactus garden
At the Jardín de Cactus, designed by César Manrique, over 1,100 species of cacti fill a disused quarry amid the island’s otherworldly, volcanic landscape
10 of the best ways to enjoy Berlin … on a budget
See fine art and classical music for free, eat great-value street food and stay in cheap but very stylish hostels … Here are 10 ways to have a brilliant time in Berlin
The alternative city guide to Gothenburg, Sweden
The fourth in our series of guides to Europe’s alt cities takes us to Gothenburg, which has spruced up its once rundown neighbourhoods and reinvented itself to show off the best of cutting-edge Swedish design, food and music. Local people immersed in the city’s creative rebirth offer their highlights
The best of Gothenburg, Sweden: readers’ travel tips
From canal tours to island hopping, the water is the place to be in Gothenburg, say our readers. At the end of the day, the city’s bars and restaurants await
The foodie traveller … learns to cook tagliatelle like an Italian mamma
In the glorious surroundings of Il Fontanaro, an organic farm in Umbria, central Italy, a mother and daughter team teach guests to prepare the specialities of the region, and quite a lot about Italian family life, too
Family fun: kids attractions here for one summer only
If your kids like owls, books, Harry Potter, Shaun the Sheep, Bob the Builder or Charlie and Lola, take them to one of these temporary attractions this summer
The great Eastern European road trip, part two: road trip across Albania
On their tour from the Balkans to the Baltic, Kevin Rushby and family arrive in Albania – once unreachable, now scruffy, eccentric and entirely lovable
Where to stay in Iceland, beyond Reykjavik: readers’ travel tips
However you’ve chosen to explore Iceland, we want to know about the best places that you’ve stayed in along the way, especially the budget options. Share your tips and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
10 of the best ways to enjoy Florence … on a budget
Visit Florence’s famous museums and galleries for free, eat authentic Tuscan food in markets, and then head to a free film screening or dance performance
The alternative city guide to Leipzig, Germany
The third in our series of guides to Europe’s alt cities takes us to a former GDR metropolis being revitalised by artists. The result is an ever-changing, regulation-defying mosaic of restaurants, galleries and clubs. Here, local people sift for the gems