A local’s guide to Reykjavík, Iceland: the best bars, cafes, beaches and geothermal pools
Artist Lilja Birgisdóttir on her favourite places for culture, eating out and bathing
Stockholm: a midsummer’s dream on a shoestring
A short break in Sweden’s capital with people-watching, live music and cheap pints proves a tonic for this adventurer with only a few krona to his name
Nine of the best budget holidays in Europe for young people
From beach breaks to bear spotting, here are ideas for trips to inspire without breaking the bank. Plus, top tips for cutting costs on trips
Young at heart: Poland’s party city of Lublin
This year’s European youth capital is having a ball, with great food and nightlife part of the vibrant, multicultural scene – plus a stunning old town
‘Everyone I met was lovely’: readers’ favourite student trips
Our winning tipster splashes out in Berlin, while road trips in the Balkans and Canada provide great student travel memories
Grand Torino: why the ‘cacophonous and intoxicating’ Italian city is a must-see
Roman ruins, art nouveau and industrial heritage add a patina of reality to underrated Turin, which feels more worn in than worn out
‘Astonishing, luminous beauty’: readers’ cultural highlights in Europe
The secrets to ancient Greek innovations, art in its rightful place, and gorgeous statues and views from Dublin to Albania
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
Lisbon revealed as best-value location for a European city break
The Portuguese capital wins top spot ahead of budget-friendly eastern European destinations, according to new poll
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
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
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
‘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 local’s guide to Toulouse, France: ‘the sun bounces off the pink brick and everything glows’
Food tour operator Jessica Hammer on where to eat, drink and tango the night away in ‘la Ville Rose’
Where tourists seldom tread, part 4: five UK towns with hidden histories
Heritage is as good an excuse as any to enjoy a pie and a pint. Here are more excellent reasons to visit places that rarely feature in the guidebooks