Europe
Visit showstopping grand gardens on this joyous botanical odyssey
This tour of the Italian Lakes, Slovenia and the Croatian Islands explores formal gardens and arboretums, as well as places of incomparable natural beauty.
- by Julie Miller
Why you shouldn’t miss Oslo’s most masochistic pastime
Long before Wim Hof touted the benefits of ice baths, these people knew subjecting your body to temperature extremes felt good – once you got over the buttock-clenching shock.
- by Julie Lewis
The place chocoholics can indulge in a Wonka, all-you-can-eat experience
Could Lindt’s ‘Cathedral of chocolate’, where visitors are encouraged to sample as much as they like, get any better?
- by Katrina Lobley
Europe’s scariest road beats any roller coaster
Being in a coach on the Kotor Serpentine adds to my sense of fear. I’m sitting up front and feel as if we’re about to hit the cliffside, or plummet into the void.
- by Brian Johnston
Scotland’s iconic castle is a treasure trove of unexpected delights
With nearly 1000 years of siege-riddled history, Edinburgh Castle stands proud on the remnants of an old volcano – with big guns, prisons and precious crowns inside.
- by David Whitley
This Dutch treat is one of the world’s greatest beer snacks
These bite-sized savoury snacks give you everything you need while you’re downing ales in a brown cafe – a classic old-school, wood-panelled pub.
- by Ben Groundwater
One of Europe’s greatest treasures as you’ve never seen it before
A dramatic high-tech display of a 1200-year-old book is just one of the highlights that modern Dublin has to offer.
- by Steve McKenna
Move over France, this will soon be the most popular place on Earth
Spain is on track to become the world’s No.1 destination. With our guide to this incredibly diverse, beautiful and culture-rich country, it’s easy to understand why.
- by Ben Groundwater
Port guide: Copenhagen, Denmark
As you approach, your ship dodges wind farms and an island fortress. It isn’t the most scenic approach, but silvery Scandinavian seas add ethereal beauty.
- by Brian Johnston
There’s a real-life Monopoli, and it’s not what you think
Go directly to Monopoli and collect an octopus sandwich and a dose of seafaring culture.
- by Natasha Bazika
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