Covering even more of the world than our guidebooks, forests are ubiquitous but almost always different. We take a look at some of our favourites from across the continents.

Tired of the traditional mince pies and Christmas pudding? Why not tempt your friends and family this Christmas with one of these festive bakes?

You've been to Paris, Rome and Barcelona – so what next?

Autumn is an intense experience for wildlife-watching in Europe. James Lowen, author of 52 European Wildlife Weekends, discusses the highlights.

From stunning landscapes to sites of historical and cultural importance, monasteries provide a wealth of interest for the avid traveller. Here is our selection of six of the best monasteries in Europe.

Forget the Alps – here are some of our favourite lesser-known ski resorts from around the world. 

From UFO towers to churches made of icing, these are our favourite bizarre but beautiful buildings from around the globe. 

There are many national parks in Europe that remain fairly unknown. Here you can discover 13 of the best. Why miss out on visiting somewhere spectacular? 

Some of our favourite festive customs from around the globe.

The hills of Fruška Gora, in Vojvodina, are dotted with beautiful monasteries.