Europe & UK

Timberbush driver-guide Jack Stravaiger by Loch Fleet, a beauty spot and nature reserve in Scotland's north-east.

AdviceBig five in Scotland’s remote north-east

Steve McKenna picks his highlights

Stephen Scourfield

Marienberg Fortress is reflected in the Main River, Wurzburg, Germany.

Wurzburg wondersArtistic treasure trove in the heart of Germany

Leyanne Baillie discovers a palace full of frescoes

Leyanne Baillie

Elevated view along the River Thames of Blackfriars, Millennium, London and Tower Bridges with The Shard, the Walkie-talkie and Canary Wharf in London's financial district in the background

londonWalking the Thames Path

Gail Anthony enjoys a walk in England

Gail Anthony

On the Royal Mile in the Old Town of Edinburgh.

Grand dameEdinburgh’s duality delivers drama on and off the page

The City of Literature is as riveting as the stories inspired by it, writes Steve McKenna

Steve McKenna

A Biggy Up room at The Hoxton, Edinburgh.

scotlandNew Hoxton hotel in Edinburgh

Steve McKenna beds down at a stylish new property

Steve McKenna

A working farm in Moray, Thorabella.

scotlandMoray’s (slightly surprising) big five

Steve McKenna picks highlights of a Scottish delight

Steve McKenna

On the road.

experiencesCycling the Dolomites on an epic eight-day tour

Sam Coombs getting (very) active in Europe

Sam Coombs

The Conyngham Arms is a fine pit stop at the heart of Slane village.

irelandFive Boyne Valley pit stops

Steve McKenna picks five flavoursome pit stops in Ireland’s Boyne Valley

Steve McKenna

Honey-hued libraries and university buildings are a photogenic backdrop to an Oxford stroll.

englandStrolling through the amazing history of Oxford

Steve McKenna takes a guided tour that brings Oxford’s history and characters to life

Steve McKenna

A Puca Festival procession in County Meath.

festivalThat’s spooky! Finding Halloween’s roots in Ireland

Steve McKenna finds the roots of Halloween on the Emerald Isle

Steve McKenna

Tourists gather every hour to watch the mechanical performance at Bern's clock tower, the Zytglogge.

FranceBern’s big five

Steve McKenna picks his highlights

Stephen Scourfield

La Couvertoirade is one of the most beautiful and beautifully preserved villages in France.

touringA medieval gem in the French countryside

Steve McKenna finds a medieval gem in the French countryside

Steve McKenna

St John's Gate, a historic landmark in Clerkenwell.

LondonClerkenwell, London

Steve McKenna enjoys a stroll around an historic slice of London

Steve McKenna

The Sacre Coeur, Paris.

FranceC’est la sefie in picture perfect Paris

Leyanne Baillie shares a snapshot of the French capital

Leyanne Baillie

The River Boyne meanders through the countryside of County Meath.

irelandCounty Meath’s big five

Steve McKenna picks five highlights of an unsung Irish region

Steve McKenna

The Grand Canal courses through Dublin's Southside.

IrelandWaterfront base on Dublin’s Grand Canal

Steve McKenna finds a good place to stay

Steve McKenna

Palladio's Olympic Theatre was the world's first roofed theatre.

ItalyPalladian architecture’s home in Vicenza

Stephen Scourfield finds the roots of a dominating style

Stephen Scourfield

The tour at Roquefort ends with a tasting of its much-loved cheese.

tasteMold & marbling celebrated in cheesy Roquefort celebration

Steve McKenna’s senses are roused in a French cave

Steve McKenna

Warrington has been a market town for centuries but its current market hall was revamped in 2020.

adviceWarrington’s big five

Steve McKenna picks five highlights of an unsung English market town

Steve McKenna

Images of Ronaldo throughout his career are on display at the CR7 Museum in Funchal.

europeOn the trail of Ronaldo in Madeira

Steve McKenna visits the island birthplace of a sporting icon

Steve McKenna

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, attend the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, England, Sunday Sept. 28, 2025.

Politics'Problems can be solved': PM's rally call to UK party

Anthony Albanese has used a speech to UK Labour's conference to outline governments' responsibility to demonstrate they are best placed to tackle major issues.

Andrew Brown

Gythion in Greece.

greeceGythion, a sleepy seaside gem you’ll never want to leave

Alexandra Casey in the Peloponnese

Alexandra Casey

Harris Tweed bags at the Islander Workshop Experience.

souvenirs with soulThe ultimate (fashionable) Scottish souvenir

In a city rich with history, I traded shopping for storytelling and made a memento to match

Megan French

Bran Castle in Transylvania is often linked to Vlad the Impaler and his fictional counterpart, Count Dracula.

EuropeTransylvania, the misunderstood gem of Romania

Ross Taylor visits fairy-tale castles and medieval towns, vibrant Bucharest, and makes a surprise detour into Bulgaria’s Ruse

Ross Taylor