Waterford revival: the reinvention of Ireland’s oldest city
From Viking history, to its wild coastline and even its ‘damp’ weather, Waterford has taken its natural assets and run with them
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
In search of Monet’s wild landscapes: a glorious art adventure in central France
Rouen, Paris and London are better-known Monet destinations, but rural La Creuse’s rugged gorges, spectacular lake and medieval castle really captivated the artist
From the Dolomites to Sicily: readers’ favourite unsung places in Italy
Spa towns, perfect seaside haunts, brilliant food and art, and spectacular walks feature on our tour of lesser-known Italy, courtesy of our readers
The renaissance of Venice’s favourite retreat
When Venetian nobles wanted to escape the heat and crowds of the city they headed to the Brenta Riviera. Today’s visitors are following their lead
Hamburg’s wartime bunker is reinvented as an unlikely green oasis
An iconic air raid shelter in the St Pauli district has been given a new lease of life with the addition of a hotel and rooftop urban park
Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger
From wildlife spotting to wine tasting and cargo boat sailing, discover new ways to explore the mainland and islands
In the footsteps of Lee Miller and the surrealists: a tour of her arty Sussex retreat
A film about the war photographer and model Lee Miller will be released this year. Her son is our guide for a trip to Farleys, her art-filled Sussex home
Berlin by rail: a cold-war adventure
Taking the sleeper train to Berlin, the writer and his teenage son explore the city’s fascinating legacy, eerie buildings, war relics and stunning street art
An alternative guide to Sheffield: a crucible for left-field culture and regeneration
With a £470m redevelopment of the city centre, a feted documentary festival and a vibrant foodie scene, the former steel-making hub is showing its true mettle
Art in the Arctic: exploring Bodø, Norway, European capital of culture for 2024
The Norwegian town, just inside the Arctic Circle, makes a picturesque (and unusual) setting for a programme of exhibitions, gigs and outdoor activities – and the sun doesn’t set all summer
Why I love Europe’s hidden gardens
When I toured Spain’s world-famous estates and palaces, it was a small semi-concealed garden I stumbled upon that made the biggest impression – and inspired me to discover other urban oases across Europe
An alternative guide to the Lakes: how to escape Cumbria’s twee side
Avoid the tourist hotspots of the Lake District and you’ll discover a more authentic side to the area with artists, microbreweries and community pubs
South of France, but not as we know it: exploring Nîmes and the Gard
Unesco listing for the city’s Roman temple put this city on the map last year, but there are uncharted delights in the surrounding towns as well
A festival of music, film and spectacle: the best of Belfast 2024
A year-long celebration aims to start a new chapter for Belfast, forging better connections and conversations within communities through creativity and culture