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We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans
Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers Pushing my skis forward in tracks carved deep into ...
Amazing Antwerp: 10 ways to get the most out of Belgium’s cultural gem
Fashion, culture, art, history – and diamonds – all come together in Antwerp. Here’s how to do it Brussels and Bruges get all the attention, but Antwerp is Belgium’s most dynamic city. ...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/nov/03/antwerp-belgium-10-best-things-to-do
Six of the best winter mountain breaks in Europe
From the Arctic Circle to Slovenia’s Julian Alps, we pick scenic and soothing retreats to don snowshoes, ski empty pistes and tune into winter Marketing slogans usually leave me cold, but eve...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/nov/02/six-of-the-best-winter-mountain-breaks-in-europe
From Arctic sunrises to snow sports: readers’ favourite European winter getaways
Whether you’re into proper winter adventures, such as snorkelling in Iceland, or just a bit of après-ski, our readers’ tips include something for everyone Waking up to a pink Arctic sunris...
‘Majestic brightness’: Warsaw’s Museum of Modern Art finds a new permanent home
After decades of nomadic existence, the Polish capital’s art temple is open for permanent business in an inspirational, light-filled new building When Poland joined the European Union 20 year...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/oct/30/museum-of-modern-art-warsaw-poland
My rail journey to Naples and Pompeii to chase the last rays of sun
A trip from the UK in search of late-season sun leads to fresh discoveries in Pompeii as well bonus trips to Procida and Paestum When the Mediterranean makes its first appearance, it’s throug...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/oct/28/late-winter-sun-naples-pompeii-italy
‘I stood on the sunny hilltop imagining I was a Roman’: readers’ favourite ancient sites in Europe
Celtic coins in Jersey, vast Neolithic structures in Spain and France, and a Roman bath or two feature in our tipsters’ picks from antiquity and beyond Feeling the need for some brief respite...
Really going Dutch: why I chose The Hague and Delft over Amsterdam
Canals, architecture, art, an enviable cycling culture … There are lots of reasons to take a city break in the Netherlands, without needing to set foot in the overtouristed ‘other’ capital ...
Tapas not tantrums: we put food at the centre of our Barcelona family holiday
On a rail trip to Spain from the UK via Paris, our writer discovers a great way of travelling happily with children … Street lights strobed through the window, sending shadows sweeping across...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/oct/21/barcelona-spain-paris-family-holiday-food-cooking
Island-hopping in Croatia: adrift in the Šibenik archipelago
Framed by sparkling blue sea and deep green pines, the less visited Adriatic islands of Zlarin and Prvić offer a mellow end of summer escape This tale of two islands – and a city – was not...
Communal dining is Copenhagen’s best-kept culinary secret
Eating out in Denmark can be costly, but a growing number of child-friendly community supper clubs in the capital offer affordable feasting with the locals Copenhagen is a gastronome’s paradi...
Walking the Celtic Camino: new coast path links sacred sites in Ireland and Wales
Ancient chapels, neolithic sites, vast beaches and live music are among the highlights of a new pilgrimage route from Wexford to St Davids Nick and I are standing by the old Norman tower on the...
A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails
Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism Kévin Raimond was teaching me how to wal...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/sep/24/france-walking-running-cycling-bagnoles-normandy
My favourite late summer city break in southern Europe: readers’ tips
Beaches on Sardinia, food markets in Aix-en-Provence and historic Sarajevo are among our tipsters’ highlights The town of SAN REMO on the Ligurian coast, between Genoa and Nice, has the air o...
‘The hike of a lifetime’ – a circuit of the Écrins national park in France
The Tour des Écrins in the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s finest long-distance walks, and offers a chance to reflect on how best to live alongside nature I first learned about the Écrins n...
Tourism that does less harm: Lanzarote away from the big beach resorts
After this year’s protests against mass tourism all over the Canaries, we head for the small towns, vineyards and rugged coast of Lanzarote’s less-visited north The sky is clear as I sit si...
A beach as it might have looked 1,000 years ago: Sardinia’s north-west peninsula
The island’s top left-hand corner offers unspoilt coast, untouristy towns and a wild ‘donkey’ island. Just don’t follow the Instagram crowd People rave about La Pelosa beach in Sardinia...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/sep/07/sardinia-italy-beaches-north-west-peninsula
It was genuinely healing to return to Ibiza, the place where I’d nearly died
With his Ibiza-set novel just out, the bestselling author recalls his drug-fuelled partying years, recovery, and the island’s complicated relationship with tourism today The thing that might ...
Tour de France: the new cycle route from Nantes to Mont-Saint-Michel
La Régalante is a 170-mile cycle network linking historic villages, windmills and abbeys in less-visited parts of Brittany and the Atlantic Loire, with pitstops at lovely bars and B&Bs We wave...
One Spanish region where tourists are welcome – especially spaghetti western fans
A new walking route around Burgos, in northern Spain, offers film pilgrims a close-up of the iconic locations used in Sergio Leone’s movie The Good, the Bad and the Ugly In the mountains of n...
Driving to the Italian Alps with two small kids – and camping: the unholy trinity of travel?
The idea of a family road trip across Europe to reach Trentino’s celebrated Lago di Ledro felt daunting. Turns out getting there was more than half the fun Floating motionless in the deep wat...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/sep/02/family-road-trip-to-italy-the-alps-trentino
Sea swims, sensational Scandinavian food - and the odd disagreement: Interrailing with my 75-year-old mum
Taking the train from Manchester to Oslo led to 10 action-packed days me and my Zumba-going mum would never forget My mum had just one stipulation when it came to our mother-and-daughter holida...
‘It was more than a journey, it was an immersion’: readers’ favourite slow travel adventures
A night train to Venice, a Provence river cruise and ferries between the Aeolian islands – our tipsters share their slow travel highlights One of my most memorable travel experiences was drif...
In the footsteps of DH Lawrence: across the Alps from Germany to Italy
More than a century on, the route from Konstanz to Como across lakes and Swiss mountains must also contend with traffic, but it still inspires a novel ‘When I went from Constance, it was on a...
Leaving the herd behind on a family trip in the peaceful southern French Alps
Rugged scenery, an insight into shepherds’ culture, delicious food and remote mountain stays make for a memorable few days hiking in France High above the Champsaur Valley, in the southern Fr...
Fjords and seaweed safaris: a new cycle trail along Denmark’s east coast
A cycling holiday on the Jutland peninsula’s ‘Fjordmino’ is a gentle procession of quiet roads, ferry rides, cute B&Bs and islands When I heard about Denmark’s “island of wild rabbits...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/aug/26/new-cycle-trail-denmark-jutland-peninsula
‘A journey and an adventure’: driving Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
Running 1,600 miles from County Cork up to County Donegal, this route, launched 10 years ago, takes in the west coast’s spectacular scenery On the edge of pretty Mannin Bay there’s a barrel...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/aug/22/ireland-wild-atlantic-way-road-trip-adventure
Tackling the wild Rhône on a bikerafting adventure in France
You never get bored on a trip that switches from cycling along country lanes to paddling down rivers – and takes in picnic stops and wine-tasting, too Travelling on two wheels is terrific: yo...
‘Everything carries a hint of myth and magic’: six great island escapes in Europe
From the Med to the Atlantic and the North Sea, our writers choose great offshore idylls offering peace and perfect beaches Gaze west from one of the crows-nest hilltops on Monteagudo (“Sharp...
‘There are empty sands even in high season’: readers’ favourite island breaks in Europe
Small islands turn simple pleasures into lasting memories. Our tipsters enjoy tavernas, beaches, footpaths and sealife from Rum to Andros ANDROS, just a two-hour ferry ride from Athens, is inex...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/aug/16/readers-favourite-island-breaks-in-europe
From the playas to the plains of Spain: readers’ tips
Our tipsters revel in whitewashed villages, mountain vistas, regional food and medieval architecture Carved into the rugged coast of Asturias, CUDILLERO is a picturesque fishing village that li...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/article/2024/aug/09/spain-readers-tips
‘Scotland in miniature’: why the Isle of Arran is perfect for a family holiday
With its mysterious stones, fairytale waterfalls and dinosaur footprints, Arran is a magical playground for children As we climb up to Eas Mor waterfall in the south of the island of Arran, I p...
A local’s guide to Galway: ‘As a chef I love the food, but it was the culture that first captivated me’
Michelin-starred chef JP McMahon selects his favourite bars, restaurants and beaches ahead of the Galway Races We are spoiled for choice in Galway: there’s great pizza at Dough Bros ; burgers...
‘Flavours as vivid as the scent of pine forests’: why I love Baltic cuisine
Food writer Caroline Eden celebrates the region’s distinct - and underrated - flavours, from quince lemonade and cloudberry jam to birch syrup and blueberry soup When I was planning a recent ...
‘One taste explodes like a moon rocket booster’: readers’ favourite foodie finds in Europe
Lava soup in Iceland, assassins’ pasta in Bari, Georgian breads and Norfolk seafood … our tipsters pick their favourite culinary treats across the continent Hidden in the main hall of Varva...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2024/jan/26/readers-favourite-foodie-finds-in-europe
A taste of Spain’s sunshine coast: a foodie tour of Costa de la Luz
The coast around Cadiz is enjoying a foodie revolution, thanks to a growing number of cool and innovative beach restaurants The Basques have Juan Mari and Elena Arzak , the Catalans Ferran Adri...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/aug/26/foodie-tour-of-costa-de-la-luz-spain
‘The real life of Athens is here’ – look beyond the Acropolis for the hidden gems of the city
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital It’s the most exclusive lost prop...
A local’s guide to Narbonne, France: late-night dancing, seafood and seaside cycle rides
Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town Our food scene revolves around Les Halles de Narbonne , a spl...
Hidden Spain: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
It is the UK’s favourite holiday destination, but few British tourists explore these stunning tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks HIDDEN CROATIA | HIDDEN GREECE | HI...
Hidden France: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
If you dream of salt pans and chalets on stilts, wild heather-clad hillsides and car-free isles … HIDDEN … GREECE | CROATIA | ITALY | PORTUGAL France, the world’s most popular tourist...
Hidden Portugal: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
Hauntingly beautiful villages, thermal springs, unspoilt beaches, fairytale castles ... Portugal has so much more to offer than the bustle of the Algarve HIDDEN … GREECE | CROATIA | ITALY ...
Hidden Greece: where to stay and what to do away from the beaten track
Explore Greece’s wealth of secret beaches, mountains, sleepy islands and tempting tavernas HIDDEN ITALY | HIDDEN CROATIA Gorgeous Greece has always been a classic, go-to summer holiday desti...
Hidden Croatia: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
Explore the natural wonders, sleepy villages and car-free islands of seven lesser-known regions HIDDEN GREECE | HIDDEN ITALY Despite all the restrictions and uncertainty caused by the pandemi...
A holiday guide to the Canary Islands
The Canaries are Spain’s most accessible destination under current UK travel rules – and home to historical towns, dramatic coastlines, wild walks and excellent seafood Away from their pock...
https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2021/may/25/a-holiday-guide-to-the-canary-islands
Spain road trip: Granada to Almería
The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert GRANADA is dominated by its mighty Moorish f...