Malmö design festival fights back against the flat-pack
Sweden’s third city showcases independent artists and stylish restaurants reviving Scandinavia’s offbeat, sustainable design
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
From kiss me quick to seaside serenity: eight UK resorts close to peaceful beaches
A stay in a calm coastal spot that’s close to a high-octane seaside town makes the perfect holiday combo. Our writers suggest breaks that offer the best of both worlds
‘Chips to die for’: readers’ favourite UK seaside towns
The cries of gulls serenade our tipsters as they promenade past funfairs, stripy beach huts and ice-cream shops from Cornwall to Aberdeen
A local’s guide to Brno, Czech Republic: ‘How do you like your pilsner poured?’
Actor Ondřej Kokorský shows us around the country’s second city, taking in traditional beer halls, up-and-coming neighbourhoods and a pink theatre that offers English subtitles
10 great UK campsites with top beers on tap
For campers and glampers with a taste for craft ales these are among the top places to sleep and sup after a day’s walking or cycling
Foraging, art and history in the Kent Downs
Nature and tales of the past are brought to life along the North Downs Way and around Canterbury by new projects engaging visitors with local knowledge and ages-old skills
Leeds must: 10 hidden gems to see during the city’s Year of Culture 2023
Leeds’ year-long festival is the perfect time to visit – and explore its ornate architecture, dynamic art scene and Britain’s only gaslit cinema
Picasso pilgrimage: a Spanish art trail marking 50 years since his death
From Málaga to Madrid, there’s a fiesta of special exhibitions this year in the places where the artist lived and worked
Rail route of the month: a tram ride along the Belgian coast
Our slow travel expert explores the world’s longest tram route, a cinematic journey through Belgium’s dunescapes and quirky seaside towns
Eight great trips for the long bank holiday weekends
With four public holidays over the next two months, we pick exciting breaks in town and country in the UK, France and the Netherlands
‘The chateau is screensaver material’: readers’ favourite long weekend trips
Great art, walks, history and cycles feature on these short trips that take in atmospheric places as diverse as Lincoln and Lausanne
A walk along the River Ribble to a great pub: the Lower Buck, Lancashire
An easy walk on both right and left banks of the Ribble offers an abundance of history – and pubs
Music to eco-conscious ears: 10 sustainable festivals in the UK and Europe
With festivals attempting to clean up their shocking environmental record, we pick the best planet-friendly events, all accessible without flying