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Destinations

Escape Europe’s heatwave with these scenic walking coolcations

If you’re looking for a fresher escape this summer, here are a few hiking routes to consider.

01/07/2025

Travel News

The weirdest crackdowns on tourist behaviour in 2025 so far

Efforts to curb visitor numbers have made headlines thanks to outside-the-box thinking from both officials and residents.

11/06/2025

Silk Road Adventures

Jizzakh: Soviet history and alpine escapes in Uzbekistan’s highlands

In partnership with Agency of Information and Mass Communications of Uzbekistan

From Soviet-era legacies and literary icons to adrenaline-filled trails and glacial springs, Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region is rich in cultural landmarks and natural escapes.

10/06/2025

Destinations

Why you should save your Amalfi Coast visit for spring

April and May are the prime months on the coast, for culture and fewer crowds.

31/05/2025

Destinations

These 5 villages have been crowned the most beautiful in Italy

These culture-rich villages can make a great addition to your next Italy trip itinerary.

30/05/2025

Experiences

The surprising sports you need extra travel insurance cover for

Snorkelling, camping and hiking are among the popular pursuits travellers typically don’t think twice about taking part in when on a trip.

26/05/2025

Destinations

These are Türkiye’s top hikes

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Türkiye’s unique geography offers unforgettable hiking trails for nature lovers. From long-distance treks along ancient paths to challenging mountain ascents, there are options for every skill level.

22/05/2025

Experiences

How to walk the stunning filming locations of The Salt Path

The path takes hikers to some of the south coast’s wildest spots with views of rugged rock formations and sweeping stretches of sea.

21/05/2025

Destinations

Why Madeira is Europe’s next adventure holiday hotspot

Visit in shoulder season when the island is at its quietest and its natural landscapes are in their prime.

08/05/2025

Travel News

Cinque Terre hikers face footwear checks and one-way paths this spring

The Cinque Terre park authorities brought in a ban on open or smooth-soled footwear like flip-flops in 2019.

11/04/2025

Travel News

Mount Fuji hikers will have to pay €24 for all trails this summer

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

17/03/2025

Destinations

Back in business, Santorini’s black sands and famous sunsets await

Rich culture, thriving traditions and a lively food scene: here are the top things to do – and eat – in Santorini.

07/03/2025

Destinations

Europe’s best spring travel destinations

From Amsterdam’s raucous King’s Day to Corfu’s Garden Festival, spring in Europe is full of unforgettable events.

03/03/2025

Experiences

‘Pure adrenaline’: How it feels to hike Mount Etna during an eruption

Thousands are flocking to Mount Etna’s slopes, but only an expert guide can make sure you visit safely.

21/02/2025

Experiences

I was won over by rural Japan at cosy inns and traditional teahouses

The Nakasendo road still exists in its entirety - as do dozens of the post towns it weaves between - and can form an epic walking itinerary across central Japan.

13/02/2025

Experiences

Why a silent holiday could be the slice of peace and quiet you need

The popularity of silent tourism is growing, from beaches where talking is prohibited to guides to the quietest spots in a city.

11/02/2025

Destinations

Swim, hike and feast on Chris Nolan’s dreamy island filming locations

Christopher Nolan will film scenes for The Odyssey on the Sicilian island where Homer’s Greek hero Odysseus came ashore.

06/02/2025

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Hikers enjoy early morning walk in snowy landscape in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany

Hikers were seen enjoying an early morning walk in the snowy landscape of Brocken in the Harz mountain range in northern Germany on Monday morning.

13/01/2025

Experiences

All the new European hiking routes that opened in 2024

Hiking is a way to see lesser-visited parts of a country - and do so in a more sustainable manner.

04/01/2025

Europe News

Slovenian mountain rescue finds body of missing Hungarian hiker

Two hikers from Hungary got lost on Sunday as the weather turned bad while they were at an altitude of 1,700 metres in the Alps, north of the capital Ljubljana.

27/12/2024