When cheap French wine inspired literary genius

In the south of France, wine became my teacher, cheerleader and friend.

Monasteries, mountains and magnificent architecture: the best of Bulgaria

What not to miss on a visit to this culturally rich country.

A postcard from Valletta

Lilly Graves takes a self-guided tour of Valletta’s churches, with not a tourist in sight.

Welcome to Bulgaria: a land of magnificent monasteries

While some are a carnival of colour, others are characterised by a serene tranquillity.

Five reasons to visit North Macedonia

North Macedonia might not necessarily be on your list of European destinations to visit, but it certainly should be.

7 unusual things to do in Zurich

With an enviable lakeside location, Switzerland’s largest city has much to offer.

The secrets of spomeniks: a window into Yugoslavia

These fantastical memorials serve as a poignant reminder of the lives lost during the National Liberation Struggle.

From peril to natural paradise: inside Albania’s notorious gulag

Elizabeth Gowing takes a look inside on of Albania’s most powerful sites of memory.

What’s so special about the Visoki Dečani Monastery in Kosovo?

The unforgettable Visoki Dečani Monastery is a must for any visitor to Kosovo.

A self-drive tour of the Faroes

Discover the best way to see these islands while driving yourself

A force of nature: exploring Reykjavík’s natural attractions

The Icelandic capital is unique when compared with most European cities in that it’s completely surrounded by real wilderness.

The best beaches in Belgium: a holiday on the Flemish coast

Linger a while and you’ll find that the Belgian coast has a charm of its own.

The ultimate guide to Istria’s hill towns 

Enter a world of perfectly preserved medieval hill towns, hidden frescoes and heavenly food.

The remotest of the remote: getting off-grid in the Faroe Islands

If you like your holidays really remote, then these are the islands for you.

The best villages in Emilia Romagna

Discover some of the country’s finest architecture along this Roman road.