Where tourists seldom tread, part 15: three more UK towns with unsung stories
Our tour of unheralded towns continues with Black Country legends in Dudley, Renaissance-style architecture in Enniskillen and Middlesbrough, birthplace of the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Winter waterway: a cosy off-season trip on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
A centrally heated boat proves perfect for a quiet Pennine cruise but canal maintenance and stormy weather mean plans have to be flexible
Heavenly stays: 10 of the best monastery breaks in Europe
From frugal retreats to luxury escapes, these convents and monasteries offer peace and spectacular locations for all faiths
January 2025
An arty stay in cider land: a brush with the Somerset countryside
Beyond the commuter belt: why the stunning Surrey Hills are worth a short break
November 2024
Top 20s
20 of the UK’s best hotels and pubs for the great outdoors – as chosen by the Good Hotel Guide
From pubs with rooms to rural hotels to seaside getaways, these picks put you in the middle of beautiful countryside with hikes from the doorstep
Like a luxury spa – for £20: where to enjoy Britain’s Turkish baths revival
In 1900, there were 600 Turkish baths in Britain and Ireland. Today, only a handful survive. We enjoy a revived hammam in Newcastle and take a look at 10 more around the country
Where tourists seldom tread
Where tourists seldom tread, part 13: three more British places with tales to tell
Second to none: why Porto is my number one for a city break in Portugal
Readers' travel tips
‘Joyce and Hemingway loved lingering here. I can see why’: readers’ favourite small cities in Europe
October 2024
Stargazing on the Isle of Rum, Scotland’s first dark sky sanctuary
An e-biking tour of England’s newest forest
Car-free UK
A foodie tour of Somerset and Wiltshire by train and on foot
I’m travelling to every record shop in the UK – here are my 10 favourites
September 2024
Top 20s
20 of the best UK foodie breaks for autumn
Waterford revival: the reinvention of Ireland’s oldest city
A last blast of summer: five cities in southern Europe perfect for late-season sun
One Spanish region where tourists are welcome – especially spaghetti western fans
August 2024
An alternative guide to the Cotswolds: beyond the Chipping Norton set
The area is known for coach tours and A-lister escapes, but beyond the honeypots lie delightfully alternative communities, ancient walking trails and brilliant pubs
July 2024
The bucket and spade list: 10 new reasons to visit the British seaside this summer
From snorkel trails and seafood restaurants to maritime festivals and a ‘museum of fun’, here’s what’s new and exciting around the UK coast
