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‘We weep for our mountain’: Mont Blanc meltdown shakes communities

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Ranked: Europe’s windiest roads for your next trip

A new ranking from Avis has crunched everything from curves and elevation to Google searches and Instagram popularity to reveal Europe’s ultimate roads for a scenic, twisty road trip.

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Germany’s best viewpoints from above

Some of Germany’s best places to take in the views are from above, including at the country’s highest mountain standing next to a statue of mythological hero Hercules.

Pakistan

Renowned Nepali climber Nirmal Purja among 10 missing after avalanche

Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.

Moments

You can soar over the Swiss Alps on a giant swing this summer

The 12m-high swing opened earlier this month and hopes to attract off-season visitors as snow becomes less reliable due to climate change.

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Europe’s epic new 3,500km hiking trail crosses six countries

From Poland’s Baltic coast to Italy’s Adriatic shores, the new Wolf Trail takes hikers on a mammoth journey through six European countries, crossing mountains, forests and historic cities along the way.

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Discover the natural wonders of Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region

Zhetysu is one of Kazakhstan's most diverse regions, combining deserts, mountains, waterfalls, lakes and ancient monuments in a single journey. Here's what to see in this remarkable corner of Central Asia.

Moments

Why ‘alpine summer’ is one of this year's coolest travel trends

According to Google Trends data, UK search interest for ‘alpine summer’ is up 82% year-on-year – with travellers seeking out mountain holidays for their coolcations in Europe.

Residences

Could a family-friendly resort make my toddler sleep the night?

Described as South Tyrol's only quality-time family resort, does Das Mühlwald live up to its promise? It certainly did, says Ruth Wright in her review, as the property ‘gave us space to be a family in all our loud, exhausted, unpredictable messiness’.

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Why you should walk Romania's Via Transilvanica hiking trail in 2026

The hiking trail runs 1,600km across Romania through 400 villages in 20 different ethnic and cultural regions.

Destinations

The best trails in Europe to hike this summer

Lace up your hiking boots and swap crowded city breaks for volcanic landscapes, dramatic peaks and coastal trails across the continent.

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Travelling to Albania? Here’s what’s new for visitors to see in 2026

From a range of upscale hotels to relaxed visa rules for some visitors, there’s plenty to look forward to in Albania this year.

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Picos de Europa: What to do in ‘the world’s most beautiful place’

The dramatic mountain park in northern Spain has topped Time Out’s list of the world’s most beautiful places. Still relatively under the radar, it’s a paradise for outdoor adventure.

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Tyrol: Austria’s year-round haven for Alpine sports and wellness

In Austria’s Tyrol region, dramatic Alpine scenery sets the stage for outdoor adventure in every season.

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A new epic 100km hiking trail is now open on Mallorca

The new trekking path gives visitors the chance to explore the wilder east coast, home to pine forests and mountain ranges.

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Kyrgyzstan: The next frontier for adventure and nature tourism

With more than 90% of the country covered by mountain ranges, Kyrgyzstan offers visitors an impressive natural spectacle.

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Armenia scraps visas until July. Here’s why you should visit

New entry rules mean citizens from 113 countries can now visit without needing a visa until 1 July 2026.