Bloodthirsty bandits in Brazil

“The gunman gets into my car. He’s in the passenger seat now. The barrel is pressed against my temple. This is it.”

The island of ancient mystery: welcome to Samothráki

Spectacular Samothráki ticks all the boxes for those seeking a classic Greek getaway with twist.

From history to hills: 48 hours in Macclesfield, Cheshire

With Georgian terraces, surviving mills and far-reaching views out to the hills, there’s plenty for visitors to see and do in Macclesfield.

Authors’ tips: England’s best picnic spots

From ancient woodlands and crumbling ruins to mighty waterfalls and glistening sandy beaches.

The heart and soul of Umbria: what to do in Perugia

Balanced on a commanding hill high over the Tiber valley, Perugia adroitly juggles several roles: that of an ancient hill town, a magnificent città d’arte, a university centre and a slick cosmopolitan city. It is a fascinating place and a fitting capital for Umbria. Splendid monuments from the Etruscan era to the Late Renaissance stand cheek to…

Hotel review: Fowey Hall Hotel, Cornwall

A grand mansion overlooking the fabulous Fowey Estuary, this luxury retreat is perfect for families, couples or a solitary break.

A great Scottish road trip: the South West Coastal 300

Forget the North Coast 500 – there’s a new Scottish driving route in town.

‘Getting back into the saddle and keeping going is the key’

‘Why drive when you can cycle? Why cycle when you can walk?’ I’d always agree with the first part of this eco-slogan, but not the second. As far as I’m concerned, pedalling on two wheels is easier than putting one foot in front of the other. Whether that means nipping out to the shops or…

From cocoa to coconuts: local produce in São Tomé and Príncipe

Businesses in São Tomé and Príncipe often place an emphasis on local, organic, produce.

From river tubing to whale watching: Dominica’s unmissable activities

Unsure how to spend your time on Dominica? Don’t miss out on these activities!

Sip back and relax: The best vineyards in Sussex

Sussex wineries are today producing some exceptionally classy stuff.

It’s no Baloney in Bologna: Notes from Italy’s ‘Food Valley’

A trip to the capital of Emilia-Romagna offers some of the country’s greatest delicacies.

Yearning for Yemen: a childhood memory

Kirsten Hamilton-Sturdy shares her fondest memories of spending her formative years in a divided country.

Seas the day: The best beaches in Northumberland

Though popular with families, hikers, birdwatchers and watersports enthusiasts, Northumberland’s coastline is wonderfully unspoilt and crowd free.

A fine example of a Tudor town: 48 hours in Shrewsbury

Explore medieval and Tudor architecture a noble riverside park and passageways which enable you to disappear temporarily into a bygone time.