Exceptional trips 2023: Istria

Explore Croatia’s ‘Terra Magica’ with Sunvil.

Putting on the Jūgendstils in Riga

The centre of the Latvian capital boasts one of the finest collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

A Greek island summer: where it all began

In this extract from Taverna by the Sea, Jennifer Barclay recalls the beginning of her Grecian summer adventure that inspired the book.

A family history: returning to Croatia’s hinterland

In this extract from her book, My Family and Other Enemies, Mary Novakovich recalls meeting family in Croatia for the first and only time.

A summer break in Bratislava

Surrounded by lush hills and bisected by the Danube, the Slovak capital is an ideal location for a summer getaway.

‘The most beautiful city in France’: 48 hours in Bordeaux

The perfect place to spend a weekend.

Fairytale castles: the best châteaux in Dordogne

You’ll be spoilt for choice.

Splashing about: swimming in Malta and Gozo

There are some wonderful places to swim and sunbathe in Malta and Gozo.

A summer holiday in Iceland: welcome to the Highlands

From trekking in Landmannalaugar to exploring the Thorsmork Valley.

What not to miss: Albania’s historic highlights

Boasting a number of UNESCO protected sites, Albania is home to a wealth of historic treasures.

Looking back: Albania’s communist heritage sites

Travel back in time with a visit to these important historical sites.

The best national parks in the Balkans

How many have you visited?

In the footsteps of an Ottoman

Trace the travels of 17th-century Evliya Çelebi with this journey through the western Balkans.

The great, the good and the quirky: art in Umbria and the Marche

On this art treasure hunt with a difference, Dana Facaros takes us through the hill towns of Umbria and the Marche in central Italy.

On your bike: exploring the icons of Flanders

From half-day jaunts to week-long rides, each of these cycling routes offers a unique insight into Flemish identity.