Explore Croatia’s ‘intangible heritage’ with Google

More than 2,000 cultural institutions from 80 countries are participating in the Google Arts and Culture project.

A self-drive tour of the Faroes

Discover the best way to see these islands while driving yourself

The heroic smugglers of the Atlantic Pyrenees

The proprietor of The Pyrenean Experience shares the story of the much-loved Basque bordermen.

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.

Finding wilderness in the abandoned places of the Dodecanese

These isolated islands are a haven for wildlife.

Not a tourist in sight: exploring Portugal’s Alentejo

Photographer Laurent Nilles makes the most of the chance to travel from Luxembourg to Portugal.

The Azores: the remotest of the remote

Want to get even more off-grid? Author Murray Stewart shares some of his favourite hidden locations in the Azores.

Blown away: Iceland’s natural wonders

A trip to Iceland is not complete until you see the unrivalled power of nature.

The best castles in Emilia‑Romagna

Those with a penchant for history will not be short of places to visit in this part of Italy.

Undiscovered beaches: 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 hilltop 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 unmissables: the best of what to see and do in Bratislava

Discover what not to miss on a trip to the Slovakian capital.

The monasteries that hover in the air: exploring Meteora

A forest of sandstone pillars, iron grey and water scarred, rise straight up from the valley floor.

Waterfalls, saffron and long lost civilizations: discovering northern Greece

Greece is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, yet the country’s north remains fairly off the beaten track.