Europe & UK

With its quaint watering holes, eateries and idyllic setting, Felixstowe Ferry is the most charming slice of this Suffolk coastal town.

seasideSuffolk coast guide

A stand-out quartet on an unsung slice of English coast

Steve McKenna

The Port of Felixstowe is the UK's largest container ship port.

insiderFelixstowe? Really? Surprises at a UK harbour

Container ship spotting on a peninsula is steeped in military history

Steve McKenna

A street market in Belgrade.

europeBeautiful Belgrade, but going up in smoke

Ross Taylor takes in the intriguing capital of Serbia

Ross Taylor

Rue Cremieux is a strong contender for Paris' most colourful street.

franceThe most colourful street in Paris

Rue Cremieux is radiant in all seasons

Steve McKenna

Llechwedd Glamping Pods overlook historic slate quarries at Blaenau Ffestiniog.

UKAn offbeat base in the peaks of Wales

Slating a new place, with simple home comforts while exploring the outdoors

Steve McKenna

Curving through south Manchester, the Fallowfield Loop is billed as Britain's longest urban cycleway, but walkers use it too.

activityTracking down more British bike paths

Out and about on two wheels in the countryside

Steve McKenna

The Mawddach Trail promises scenic estuary views, sounds and scents.

activityCycling a pretty portion of Britain

Exploring picturesque Welsh estuaries on two wheels

Steve McKenna

Liverpool Town Hall is one of the landmark buildings of the Georgian era in Britain.

heritageSecrets of a British landmark

Beauty and history in Liverpool

Steve McKenna

The Vieux Nice district is great for strolling, wining and dining.

europeNice ideas from the south of France

Making a real event of “the last day”, using a train and “left luggage” tricks

Steve McKenna

UK airports grounded by air traffic control failure.

World NewsTravel chaos as hundreds of flights grounded across UK

Some passengers said they had been stuck on the tarmac for hours, before their flights were eventually cancelled.

Digital Staff

Timberbush driver-guide Jack Stravaiger by Loch Fleet, one of the many possible photo stops on Scotland's north-east coast.

scotlandNot done roamin’ until you’ve been to Dunrobin Castle

Splendour and darkness at a Highland beauty

Steve McKenna

The markets in Kruje, in the mountains an hour from Tirana.

balkansBehind the Albania Riviera

The coming out of an interesting destination

Martin Stewart

At Mr Watson, a new vegan restaurant in Amsterdam, the focus is on mushrooms.

alternativesGoing vegan in Netherlands

Getting a different taste of Europe

Suzanne Morphet

You'll see the dragon emblem across Wales.

insidersWelsh trio

Picking three highlights of North Wales

Steve McKenna

Bodysgallen Hall is one of three Historic House Hotels run by the UK's National Trust.

experienceA beautiful Welsh retreat

History and fine dining and plenty to inspire, all in splendid countryside

Steve McKenna

A sun-kissed summer's day in Kristiansand.

cruisingAn unexpected encounter in Norway

Enjoying a shore excursion

Steve McKenna

Pete Cameron with his copper still made in Germany's Black Forest.

drinksA real taste of the Welsh countryside

Distilling the stories of gin making

Steve McKenna

You can tread Tommerrenna timber slide by the Otra River in Norway.

ScandinaviaThe wet and wilds of Norway

Embracing the big outdoors

Steve McKenna

Matt Hall leads his food tour, with Lincoln Cathedral in the background.

EnglandThe layers of Lincoln (smell the cheese!)

Savouring the flavours

Steve McKenna

World War II damage means only part of Holland House is still standing.

englandHidden Kensington

A lesser-hyped pocket of west London

Steve McKenna

The town of Atrani is a gorgeous detour from Amalfi.

ItalyOur tip for the Amalfi Coast

Sharing the secret that is Atrani

Steve McKenna

There are ample places to pull over for a rest and a swim on this coastal path.

europeA secluded slice of France

Walking and savouring the route between Bandol and Saint-Cyr-sur-Mer

Steve McKenna

The market pops up by the Notre-Dame des Victoires basilica, Paris.

outdoorsWalk with me ... in Paris

The enduring appeal of strolling in France

Steve McKenna

A Holland America cruise to the Norwegian fjords promises a feast of wondrous scenery.

cruisingSailing on the Norwegian fjords is a dream come true

Awe-inspiring scenery and intriguing ports of call onboard the MS Rotterdam

Steve McKenna