Picasso’s Barcelona: in the footsteps of the artist as a young man
Fifty years after his death, the city where Picasso spent his teenage years now offers vital insights into his life and work
From surfing in Porto to Ljubljana’s fairytale architecture: readers’ favourite European city breaks
Our tipsters recall their adventures while exploring 10 of Europe’s finest cities
On the trail of a Celtic goddess: the Irish town celebrating St Brigid
Catholic saint? Pagan goddess? Mythical brewer? A break in Kildare sheds light on a woman now honoured with her own bank holiday on 1 February
On the menu for 2024 … 20 chefs and food writers pick their dream meals across Europe
From roast goat in Greece to rhubarb cake in Romania, we ask the experts where they’ll be going for their culinary fix this year
Visiting Paris: I saved money by staying in Chantilly and catching the train
Not only did we find much cheaper accommodation outside Paris but we discovered a whole new area to explore. Plus four more towns for ‘commuting’ to European capitals
A Black Forest fairytale: riding Germany’s ‘hell valley’ railway in winter
The Höllentalbahn is a spectacular line through south-west Germany’s forests and magical towns. Enchanting stop-offs en route include gothic Freiburg and pretty Titisee lake
Where tourists seldom tread, part 7: five more British towns with secret histories
From Slough to Stockton-on-Tees, these provincial towns have been derided, mocked and caricatured. But there are so many reasons to visit places that are snubbed by the guidebooks
Car-free tour of East Sussex: waterside walks, woods and delicious food stops
This pastoral landscape – dotted with medieval towns and villages, quirky pubs and ancient churches – is easy to navigate using buses, trains and hiking routes such as the 1066 Country Walk
10 of the best UK winter walks with stunning views
You don’t have to trek for miles to enjoy breathtaking vistas – we asked 10 writers and filmmakers to pick their favourites
Beyond the Tower: the other star attractions of Gustave Eiffel’s Paris
We pick top sites in the French capital that show off the great engineer’s genius. And who knew that it’s thanks to him the Statue of Liberty didn’t fall into New York harbour?
Just for Christmas: the Harrogate pub that becomes the Sleigh & Reindeers
Walk through a North Yorkshire spa town, then pop in to the Victorian baths before a pint and top-notch food at this festively renamed old pub
From islands in the Med to sunny cities without the crowds: readers’ favourite winter trips in southern Europe
It’s not only better weather that takes visitors south in winter, it’s also the quieter beaches, museums and restaurants. Our tipsters explore cities and towns from Porto to Athens
Dresden – the city that saved my Christmas
The city’s Christmas markets and baroque architecture will revive even a flagging festive spirit, while its steampunk street art is an edgy pick-me-up
Night trains and border crossings: Europe’s best new rail routes
Our slow travel expert checks out what’s new in the European train timetables unveiled this month
Bravo Toulouse, the French city hitting all the right musical and culinary notes
This newly-crowned Unesco City of Music in south-west France has historic and innovative cultural venues, and superb regional cuisine to boot