Marvellous Milos: the Greek island full of fresh flavours
Athenians have fallen for the thriving but unpretentious food scene on this Cyclades island. We pick six of the best places to eat between trips to the beach
Turkey’s Black Sea coast: food to drive for
A cinematic landscape of monasteries, mountains and lakes offers a delicious slice of Anatolian life and makes for a superb culinary road trip
High notes, tall peaks: a bijou jazz festival in Switzerland
Each spring the shores of Lake Geneva resonate to the sounds of the Cully jazz festival, held in a small winegrowers’ village
20 of the best pubs in Ireland: readers’ tips
To celebrate St Patrick’s Day, readers salute the idyllic locations, great music, bonhomie and creamy stout of the island’s brilliant pubs
Top 10 craft beer pubs in Sheffield
One of Britain’s great beer cities is celebrating the fifth annual Sheffield Beer Week – but in these pubs there’s an exhaustive range of craft brews on tap year round
10 of Europe’s best beach restaurants
There’s nothing like eating freshly caught fish with the scent of the sea as an accompaniment. Travel writers pick their top beachside restaurants
10 of the best beach bars and cafes in Europe: readers’ tips
Our tipsters pick beach bars for lazy summer days, fantastic seafood and one last cold beer near the airport before flying home
The best towns and small cities in the US: Des Moines, Iowa
Iowa’s state capital is shaking off its staid reputation through re-energised arts venues and a ‘growing’ food scene
A local’s guide to Seville, Spain: 10 top tips
Cobbled alleys, ancient bars, flamenco and the world’s biggest gothic cathedral are just a few of the Andalucían capital’s attractions
Walking the other way: the Portuguese Camino
Famous trails through France and Spain can be uninspiring and busy. We find peace, beauty and hospitality on a lesser-known branch in northern Portugal
Carnival time in Québec, Canada
The author of Chocolat finds fun, folk music and echoes of her past at Québec City’s spectacular winter festival, and ventures into the province to find its spiritual heart
Cask masters: A craft-beer enthusiast’s guide to Manchester
A new craft-brew fest underlines Manchester’s ascendant beer scene, where innovative brewers and great venues meet
A local’s guide to Lille: 10 top tips
Lille and neighbour Roubaix have been reinvented as cultural hubs, with a dynamic arts scene. Curator Didier Fusillier and local artist Fanny Bouyagui pick their highlights
A local’s guide to Verona: 10 top tips
This most romantic of Italian cities offers more than just Juliet’s famous balcony. Wine and olive oil producer Giovanni Ederle spreads the love
All rise: a bread-making break in Spain’s Sierra Nevada
It’s more D’oh! than dough at first but our writer warms to the art of baking on a retreat where the mountain views are as heady as the aroma