Branch out from the same overcrowded summer destinations with our guide to the best alternative beach holidays. 

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

From complex histories to spectacular architecture, castles have so much to offer. 

Rome may have been the epicentre of the Roman Empire, but the reach of this vast civilisation was far greater than just the Italian capital.

Whether you're looking for a romantic break, wanting to roam alone, or seeking a family holiday over Easter, we know where to go.

We take a look at some of the most beautiful UNESCO towns around the world. 

From kite festivals to coastal hiking trails, here are our picks of the best places to visit in April. 

Read an interview with Alex Robinson, author of our new guidebook to the Alentejo, an undiscovered region of Portugal. 

The Catholic Church's ability to assimilate the sacred traditions of other faiths into its own.

Alex Robinson introduces two of the medieval world’s greatest philosophers: Averrões and Ali Ibn Arabi.