In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy
More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel
The dark side of the ‘summer of a lifetime’: young Britons exploited in jobs at Mediterranean party resorts
Observer investigation finds many tempted by seasonal roles in sun-soaked holiday spots end up working illegally and living in squalor
Island off northern French coast imposes quota to tackle overtourism
The picturesque Ile-de-Bréhat follows major cities such as Amsterdam and Venice with measures to reduce visitors
‘My escape is going north’: heatwaves begin to drive tourists in Europe to cool climes
Whether swapping the south of France or Mallorca for the UK or Scandinavia, rising temperatures are changing habits
Entrance fees, visitor zones and taxes: how Europe’s biggest cities are tackling overtourism
From Seville to Venice to Amsterdam, Europe is learning to improve locals’ lives by curbing tourists’ enthusiasm
Bardonecchia in Italy trumps Bulgarian resorts as best value ski spot
Piedmont town near French border is now best budget ski resort in Europe for adults, figures show
Europe’s geography ‘kind of reshaped’ as Paris-Berlin night train returns
Advocates for rail travel hope the revived connection will help people to experience ‘the joy of the journey’
‘A good cruise is one that doesn’t come’: Europe’s ports bear brunt of ship pollution
As health and environmental impact of cruise ships becomes clearer, Mediterranean ports consider bans and restrictions
Parisian panache: six of the most spectacular Paris Métro stations
Grand designs will feature in a major expansion of the Paris Métro, but there is plenty of theatricality, beauty and swagger on show at existing stations
Soaring temperatures may signal the decline of summer holidays to the Mediterranean
Tourists are choosing milder destinations such as Ireland and Denmark as the heatwave over southern Europe leads to sea temperatures of up to 30c in Spain
Albania: fears grow over environmental impact of new airport
A new airport and new routes may take pressure off creaking buses – but at what cost to a valuable wetland for flamingos and other birds?
Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe
A new Which? survey reveals that visitors are starting to look beyond the old overcrowded favourites such as Barcelona and Málaga
Orient Express to axe UK section after 41 years due to Brexit
Luxury train operator cuts service ahead of biometric passport checks so passengers will have to join train in Paris
Kefalonia claims the title of best Greek island in Which? Travel survey
Scenery, sandy beaches and solitude are key to the Ionian island’s appeal, according to the report, which put party-loving Mykonos in last place
‘An unforgettable rail journey’: my night on the Istanbul-Sofia Express
The overnight service from Turkey to Bulgaria started running again this year and was voted one of the world’s best journeys for 2023 by Lonely Planet