Europe & UK

The Vines is one of Liverpool's best-looking pubs, inside and out.

englandLiverpool’s super five pubs

Steve McKenna’s pick of drinking spots

Steve McKenna

Savouring Lake Como from the town of Domaso.

momentsLingering memory of an Italian pit stop

Reflecting on a noteworthy spot on the shores of an Italian lake

Steve McKenna

Manchester United icons Sir Matt Busby and George Best are honoured near Old Trafford.

guideThe Quay to Corrie & more

Suggestions for a day just outside Manchester

Steve McKenna

Dramatic skies and industrial landmarks are a captivating combination in Manchester.

essayAn illuminating moment on the road

Is it possible to see the Northern Lights in the English city of Manchester?

Steve McKenna

The one-bedroom suite at The Halyard comes with a large terrace granting extensive views over Liverpool.

stayThe Halyard taps into Liverpool’s seafaring past

City’s nautical past is woven into this uplifting hotel

Steve McKenna

A pod on Cable C1 glides above agricultural fields in the south-eastern suburbs of Paris.

experienceA new (sort of) high in Paris

Europe’s longest urban cable car was built with commuters in mind, but it’s become a real tourist draw

Steve McKenna

This staircase links Bilbao's Casco Viejo with Parque Etxebarria.

Bilbao, three vistasExperience a natural high in Bilbao

Go up in the world to appreciate the Spanish city’s scenic beauty

Steve McKenna

Master Irish craftsman Micheal displays his trade in a Trim pub.

cultureIrish master craftsman and a pint of Guinness

Enjoy the craic and a drink in a traditional Trim watering hole

Steve McKenna

The Guggenheim museum stands above the River Nervion in Bilbao.

spainBilbao’s terrific trio

Steve McKenna selects three key districts in a Basque beauty

Steve McKenna

The view from below Tower Bridge and the city at night in Southwark, London.

GuidancePointing you in the right direction in England’s capital

Steve McKenna points you in the right direction in England’s capital

Steve McKenna

Stylish design hits you the moment you enter the lobby of the Sir Devonshire Square Hotel.

stayingA smart hotel in London’s historic heart

Steve McKenna checks into a smart, secluded hotel in London’s historic heart

Steve McKenna

You can enjoy food and drink on the plaza in Pasaia Donibane.

europeA very satisfying walk in Spain

Steve McKenna out and about

Steve McKenna

St Annes' pier was built in the late Victorian age.

Coastal strollRetracing hazy childhood memories in Lytham and St Annes

A pleasant day walking the promenade in Lancashire is filled with nostalgia, writes Steve McKenna

Steve McKenna

Wartime aircraft and exhibits absorb visitors at IWM Duxford.

EnglandDay trips from Cambridge

Steve McKenna shares his suggestions on heading out of town

Steve McKenna

Oz & Isle, the hotel's restaurant, occupies a beautiful covered space.

SuggestionsEnglish hotel with an Aussie flavour

Steve McKenna visits a new place in Cambridge

Steve McKenna

King's College is perhaps the most iconic of all Cambridge university colleges.

englandCambridge is a city of many facets

Steve McKenna takes a punt on one of England’s most prestigious cities

Steve McKenna

AmaMagna in Budapest.

river cruising Mogens says, Ama believer

Mogens Johansen visits the waterways of Europe

Mogens Johansen

Exquisite art and design is on show at the Wallace Collection.

LondonWhiling away time with Wallace

Steve McKenna discovers a delightful cultural fix in England’s capital

Steve McKenna

This is Visit Scotland's Outlander locations map, which can be downloaded as a PDF.

revealThe real places of Outlander 8

Stephen Scourfield plays a game of location, location

Stephen Scourfield

The tower of the University of Glasgow, named after architect Sir George Gilbert Scott.

scotlandTour with an Outlander flavour

Steve McKenna relishes Glasgow on a diverse and tantalising tour

Steve McKenna

The White Hart Hotel is on Bailgate, a stone's throw from the cathedral, in Uphill Lincoln.

EnglandThe White Hart of Lincoln

Steve McKenna recommends the ideal base for Lincoln

Steve McKenna

The restored west front of Lincoln Cathedral is a glorious spectacle.

englandLincoln full of treasures worth seeking out

Steve McKenna picks his highlights of this less-visited English city

Steve McKenna

These stunning gardens unfold by the Chateau de Villandry.

getting greenA French garden to behold

Steve McKenna savours a botanical wonder in the heart of the Loire Valley

Steve McKenna

Megan French visits Tintern Abbey in Wales.

Medieval travelMonastic roots to romantic ruins

Megan French crosses the Severn Bridge into Wales for a hauntingly beautiful visit to Tintern Abbey.

Megan French