Holy parades and earthly pleasures in Spain: Easter in Granada
The ancient city – with its gardens, hammams and Moorish architecture – comes alive in spring and its Holy Week processions are among the most authentic in Andalucía
Walking with the weavers 200 years after the Lancashire uprising
Former mill towns in the West Pennine Moors tell the story of the workers’ rebellion against power looms, the new machines decimating their livelihoods
On the trail of Peaky Blinders, Black Sabbath and the perfect pint – an alternative guide to Birmingham
As the Peaky Blinders film is released this week, we follow in the footsteps of the Shelbys, make a heavy metal pilgrimage and find the city’s best places to eat, drink and dance
‘That thrush just did something incredible’: tuning in to bird calls on a North York Moors walk
A guided walk through North Yorkshire woodland throws up some thrilling surprises by honing in on sound over sight
My search for the perfect brown bar in Amsterdam
I swerved the tourist traps and went on a bar crawl of the city’s bruine kroegen, the cosy, dimly lit pubs that are the Netherlands’ ‘surrogate living rooms’
Zoning in on Ménilmontant, Paris: ‘bohemian, arty and off the tourist trail’
This former industrial quartier is now getting noticed for its community-focused art spaces, lively local bars and inexpensive north African food
Rolling hills, rich heritage and great pubs: a car-free break in Leicestershire
This picturesque corner of the East Midlands is a well-kept secret and it’s great for exploring by public transport
10 of the most romantic hotels, pubs, cabins and cottages for a cosy UK getaway
It’s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds’ huts in Somerset to a chateau in Wales
Cool design and wild art on a city break in Metz, north-east France
The small city in the Lorraine region has been put on the map with the aid of two Parisian heavyweights – a loan from the Pompidou Centre and designer Philippe Starck’s quirky new hotel
‘It’s dedicated exclusively to female artists, from Frida Kahlo to Tracey Emin’: readers’ favourite unsung museums in Europe
From ancient Greek bronzes to an unusual take on Donald Trump, readers recommend galleries and collections they’ve discovered on their travels
A local’s guide to Milan: the city’s best restaurants, culture and green spaces
In celebration of the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, which starts this week, paralympic swimming champion Simone Barlaam shares his favourite places in his hometown
A different kind of girls’ weekend: adventure and creativity in Carmarthenshire
Curated getaways in south-west Wales offer wellbeing and crafty fun for groups of women amid beautiful scenery
Slow train to Turin: a winter journey through the Swiss Alps to Italy
By travelling during the day on scenic routes, travellers can soak up spectacular landscapes before taking in Turin’s cultural heritage
My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen
In a city packed with bakeries, how do you find the best? I risked tooth decay to locate the ideal blend of crisp pastry, an oozy centre and sugary cinnamon
Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’
The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgence