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Europe’s off-the-beaten-track highlights according to travellers

You might not get to see iconic landmarks or eat in raved-about restaurants, but you’ll find space, peace and a few surprises.

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Walk the line: 5 of the best railway hiking trails in Europe

From a planted walkway in the heart of Paris to a cross-border odyssey, here are our top picks for rail trails in Europe.

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Shake off winter with these beautiful spring hikes in Europe

Ready to embrace the new season? Get outdoors with the best spring hikes in Europe.

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History, culture and idyllic scenery: Why to visit Lithuania in 2024

It’s about to get easier to get to Lithuania. Here’s why you should add it to your holiday hit list.

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How to explore Serbia’s untouched national parks this summer

With ravines, ski slopes and wildlife-rich forests, Serbia’s national parks have plenty to offer the adventurous visitor.

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From Asturias to Galicia, Spain’s green north is an adventurer’s dream

Leave Spain’s busy beaches and venture into the lesser explored green north.

Nature

National park wolves can be shot with paintball guns, Dutch court says

Wolves at a popular national park have been approaching human visitors more frequently.

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Nature-loving hiker dies in ‘whiteout conditions’ in the US

‘If we take care of nature, nature will take care of us’ said Christopher Roma, one of almost 100 people to die during the extreme winter storms.

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Where to go hiking in Albania’s untamed northern hinterland

The Valbona Pass is an accessible (though not easy) hiking route that local tour companies have incorporated into a convenient three-day adventure.

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These remote mountains in Central Asia are a hiker’s paradise

The landlocked country in Central Asia is home to some of the highest mountains of the world, which remain unknown to the crowds flocking to Everest.

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Why you should think twice before using Google Maps for your hike

Google Maps may be one of the most popular navigation apps, but hikers should not rely on the system in the wilderness.

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This undiscovered travel gem has fairytale villages and fire temples

It takes only 3 to 5 hours to drive across Azerbaijan, north to south. But the trip takes you across 11 different climate zones and just as many different, stunning landscapes.

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Chilean glacier permanently closed to hikers after ice chunk falls off

Local guides says the closure of Patagonia's Exploradores glacier is an 'economic and emotional blow'.

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Staying at Italy’s treetop wellness resort felt like a dream

A luxury treehouse with a secret forest hidden within: My dreamy break in Italy’s treetop resort.

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‘Venice of Latvia’: This ancient town just got global recognition

A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists.

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5 of Azerbaijan’s legendary hikes that are not to be missed

In partnership with Azerbaijan Tourism Board

Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-fuelled treks or more of a gentle trot with an awe-inspiring view, our pick of Azerbaijan’s top five hikes will inspire you to get your bags packed.

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This stunning national park is just 45 minutes from Krakow

From Jurassic limestone karsts to lush valleys, Ojców National Park offers a peaceful escape.

Conscious Travel

This new walking trail is changing the lives of women in Sri Lanka

The first of the Pekoe Trail’s 22 segments was opened in 2021, shining a light on life in Sri Lanka’s tea estates.

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Where can you wild camp in Europe?

A ban on wild camping in the UK's Dartmoor National Park has been lifted after a successful appeal by locals.

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Naked tourists prompt mountain-climbing ban in Bali

The popular Indonesian island is cracking down on badly behaved tourists.