Bergamo and Brescia: an active trip to Italy’s joint capitals of culture

Football feuds and pandemic pain have been replaced with walks, hilltop feasts and culture in these cities, making them superb places to enjoy an active Lombardy holiday

Vine times: grand plans for wine tourism in Sussex

Brilliant tipples are not all the county’s rapidly developing wine scene has to offer, as vineyards add festivals, art exhibitions and cool places to stay

Ja! you can: how to travel in Scandinavia on a budget

Free and affordable activities, travel, food and accommodation in Sweden, Denmark and Norway that won’t break the bank or harm the hygge

Coves, cobblestones and pastry shops: a walking tour of north-western Sicily

A self-guided holiday across this wild, beguiling corner of the island offers up a subtropical landscape, incredible old buildings and crystal-clear waters

Bon appétit: savouring the gastronomic highs of Hauts-de-France

It’s a short hop across the Channel to Hauts-de-France, which has just won European gastronomic region of the year

35 of the best restaurants in Europe

From Ireland to Italy, our local writers reveal their favourite places to eat across the continent

The key to an unforgettable holiday? Just focus on the food

Discovering a great local place to eat is often the highlight of a trip and a way of understanding a culture

‘An unforgettable feast’: readers’ favourite restaurants in Europe

Brilliant tortilla, amazing pasta, wonderful risotto and delectable vegan small plates feature among our tipsters’ tasty experiences on the continent

Pole to Pole: 10 brilliant things to do in Poland

Buzzy cities offer museums of vodka, croissants or codebreaking, plus there are mountains, lakes and beaches – and piles of glorious food

Music and mountains: a green city break in Slovenia

Rugged mountains, cave dragons and sustainable cuisine … Kranj packs a punch for a town aiming to leave little trace

‘The cycling was a breeze’: following the Seine through Normandy

The Seine à Vélo cycle route follows minor roads to major attractions, including a medieval chateau, Monet’s garden and Rouen cathedral

Spur to action: new, greener breaks on Italy’s Gargano peninsula

The Gargano peninsula is a popular seaside haunt for Italians, but now a new breed of young operators are offering low-impact activities away from the crowds

How agritourism is giving a helping hand on Greece’s farms

A burgeoning farm holidays movement on the Peloponnese lets producers make extra income while offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s slower side