‘The river becomes an otherworldly bayou’: five of the best paddleboard and kayak adventures in the UK
Navigating to a backwater pub or brewery and paddling around one of Britain’s last wildernesses is a magical way to explore
‘Reconnect with yourself and nature’: yoga and pristine scenery in Montenegro
Most visitors stick to the coast, leaving the wild interior to hikers, cyclists and fans of mindfulness
Explore Portugal’s historic hilltop hamlets in a free electric hire car
A project offering free car rental is revitalising the medieval villages north-east of Lisbon by finally making them easily accessible to visitors
Foodie Finland: the best restaurants and cafes in Helsinki
Finns’ deep affinity with nature is blossoming in its restaurants, where a new generation of chefs are fusing local wild produce with more exotic flavours – all at reasoonable prices
‘A town built on fishing and fun’: why Great Yarmouth will always be my first resort
From family-run fairgrounds to a spectacular circus, traditional seaside fun is alive and kicking in the Norfolk coastal town where I grew up
Forget the stereotypes, Benidorm is the complete package
The resort was ahead of its time – built to handle industrial numbers of tourists while not displacing residents. And beyond the full English breakfasts and pub crawls, there’s an authentic Spanish side to it
A local’s guide to the best eats in Turin
Birthplace of vermouth, grissini and espresso, the north Italian city is a fitting host for the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony on 19 June. But you don’t need to have deep pockets to enjoy its great food scene
The reinvention of Catania – Sicily’s once crime-ridden second city
A decades-long crackdown on organised crime is opening up Catania, with previous no-go areas now welcoming tourists and new businesses. Discover its restaurants and bars before the prices catch up
Down on the farm: a summer cabin stay in Somerset
How an enterprising couple have transformed their farm into a bucolic base amid cider orchards and vines – perfect for exploring an ancient landscape and flourishing arts scene
‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches
A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants
Wine and wilderness: a multi-day hike in South Australia’s Clare Valley
Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks
I travelled the length and breadth of Luxembourg by bus – and it didn’t cost me a penny
With free public transport for all – including tourists - exploring the vineyards, mysterious canyons and lush forests of the Grand Duchy couldn’t be easier
From cassoulet in Carcassonne to patisseries in Paris – a tour of France in 10 classic dishes
France does many foods exceptionally well, but certain areas offer unique and exceptional culinary experiences. We select 10 delicacies and the best regions in which to try them
‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France
From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany
‘It’s like having lunch on an ocean liner’: readers’ favourite UK seaside restaurants and cafes
From coffee and cake right on the beach to oysters straight from the sea, our tipsters share their favourite places to eat with a view of the waves