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Six of the best long autumn walks in Europe | Walking holidays
Harz Witches Trail, Lower Saxony, Germany Why? Spooky strolling amid atmospheric mountainsDistance 58 milesSuggested number of days Five or six As Halloween approaches, where better …
The voyage is the main event: five fantastic no-fly adventures in Europe | Green travel
Sitting on the deck of the Smyril Line ferry between Denmark and the Faroe Islands, I watched a gang of kids playing tig. Another group …
5 of the best lesser-known islands to visit in Europe | Europe holidays
Karpathos, Greece The mountain’s meringue peaks tattooed on a deep blue sky are a dramatic backdrop to Karpathos’s deserted beaches. It’s early July and I’m …
‘Epic gigs and a grassroots vibe’: readers’ favourite music venues in UK and Europe | Bars, pubs and clubs
Winning tip: Don’t listen politely, Granada, Spain If you go to a touristy flamenco venue in Granada, the performances will be good quality but the …
What a scoop! Readers’ favourite ice-cream shops | Europe holidays
Winning tip: Ewe turn, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire Shepherds Ice Cream Shop in Abergavenny is a Wes Anderson-styled drop-in, complete with classic Neapolitan ice-cream colours and a …
Wild east: five Balkan countries to discover for your next holiday | Europe holidays
Montenegro With the Adriatic to the south and mountain ranges in the north, Montenegro is an easy place to combine a beach break with a …
10 of the best sailing holidays in Europe | Sailing holidays
Yachting, Amalfi coast First-time sailors can explore the Amalfi coast on this four-day yachting trip from Amalfi to Procida via Capri. There are opportunities for …
CLOSED Brings Europe to the Coast of California with New Storefront
The German brand opens a new chapter with their first US expansion. The German brand opens a new chapter with their first US expansion. Known …
‘Walk around eccentrically with a large baguette’: seven ways to cope when everyone you know is on holiday in Europe | Australian lifestyle
Right now everyone you’ve ever met is on holiday in Europe. It’s OK. It’s really OK. But wait, is it OK? Maybe it doesn’t actually …
10 of Europe’s most enchanted off-the-radar islands | Europe holidays
Porquerolles, France Côte d’Azur too hectic? Try peaceful Porquerolles, one of the Îsles d’Hyères islands that lie just a ferry-hop away from Hyères on the …
Amazon’s online luxury fashion stores open in Europe after US success | Amazon
Amazon shoppers in Britain can now add high-fashion purchases, such as a four-figure Peter Dundas evening gown or a Christopher Kane slingback heel, to their …
Amazon Launches ‘Luxury Stores’ Platform in Europe
The e-commerce giant’s luxury fashion vertical, first introduced in the US in September 2020, is now available in the UK, Germany, France, Italy and Spain, …
Valentino Appoints Alessandro Beretta CEO Europe
The Procter & Gamble and Nike veteran will lead the Italian luxury label’s European retail and wholesale growth, with a focus on leveraging Valentino’s digital …
20 of the coolest holiday cabins in Europe | Europe holidays
Hostel Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands For Big Foot types who want to occasionally come out of the forest to visit the Hendersons, the Stayokay Hostel Apeldoorn …
‘Really cool, day or night’: readers’ top modern European architecture | Europe holidays
Winning tip: Tickle Knut Hamsun’s spine in Norway The Hamsun Centre in Hamarøy, northern Norway (a couple of hours by boat from Bodø), is dedicated …
Aquatic bliss: 10 of Europe’s best holiday sites with natural pools | Europe holidays
There’s nothing like lounging around a pool on holiday – especially if it’s one of a growing number of eco-friendly “natural pools”. While designs vary, …
10 of the best train journeys in Europe, chosen by Lonely Planet | Europe holidays
Railways in Europe are many things. With their grand stations, history and evocative destinations, they evoke a timelessness that is absent from the uniform experience …
Walks of a lifetime: six epic mountain hikes across Europe | Travel
Is this bag too heavy? Do my boots pinch? Am I fit enough? Do I look a complete anorak in this cagoule? There is nothing …