10 of the best UK beaches for swimming
Whether you want to swim long distances safely, or just bob about in a beautiful spot, there is a bay or cove to suit
Drifting with dragonflies: a canoeing trip on the River Severn near Shrewsbury
While the Wye struggles with pollution, an overnight paddle and camping trip in Shropshire points the way to a gentle wildlife revival alongside England’s longest river
A local’s guide to Naples: pizza, palazzos and dancing under the stars
Restoration architect Mariano Mazzella knows where to find the best pizzerias, palazzos, bars and views of Vesuvius in Italy’s most vibrant city
How a holiday in Poland can help support Ukraine
Warsaw, Kraków and Gdańsk are home to atmospheric cafes, a history of resistance and a rich cuisine – and by visiting now you can boost Poland’s heroic efforts to help Ukraine
A local’s guide to Prague: the best beer, cool architecture and hunting for fossils
Actor and gallery curator Pavel Lagner leads us to Renaissance pavilions, fun cocktail bars and delicious, stinky cheese
Cooking courses, wellness retreats and foraging: 10 of the best UK holidays for vegetarians and vegans
Enjoy a break and learn new skills on one of these holidays for veggies and vegans
I took the train to Brno, Czech Republic – here’s my guide to the city
We continue our celebration of Interrail’s 50th birthday with a visit to a relaxed, youthful city that’s deeply into music and food
A local’s guide to Lausanne, Switzerland: cafes and beaches on Lake Geneva
With its Alpine views, lakeside frolics and cafe culture, the Swiss city is perfect for a summer break, says novelist Caroline Bishop
A great hill walk to a great Pembrokeshire pub: Tafarn Sinc
A summit with views of three countries shares top billing with a 5,000-year-old trail on this stroll
The first time I’ve enjoyed cycling in a city: my Tour de Copenhagen
With the Tour de France heading to Denmark for the first time, I tasted the cycling and culinary pleasures of the capital – and tried out Stage 1 of the route
I took the train to Graz, Austria – here’s my guide to the city
The next stop in our series marking Interrail’s 50th birthday is a cutting-edge food and design destination that has emerged from the shadow of its medieval fortress
I took the train to Düsseldorf – here’s my guide to the city
Next stop in our series marking the Interrail pass’s 50th birthday is a city in the heartland of industrial Germany, home to avant-garde art, electronic music and high fashion
A local’s guide to Hamburg: concerts, cocktails and dockyard cuisine
Concert pianist Alexander Krichel reveals his pick of the best bars, vintage stores, ferry rides and sailor-sized dishes of Germany’s second largest city
A walk along the Mersey to a historic Liverpool pub: The Bridewell
Take a stroll past the famous docks, then clink glasses in a former Victorian police station
I took the train to Trieste – here’s my guide
Next stop in our series marking the rail pass’s 50th birthday is the Italian city of Trieste, where literary past meets cosmopolitan present – and everyone goes to the seaside