Walking guides: the UK’s long-distance footpaths in easy stages

We asked our Brazilian readers - and people who know the country well - to tell us about the places the tourists don't get to hear about. From jungle beaches in Pará to a hole-in-the-wall in São Paulo selling the tastiest pork sandwiches ever, here's your take on Brazil's best kept secrets

It's France's poster region for l'art de vivre - but where do you start? Here's our insider pick of the best places to stay, eat and visit in its cities and picturesque towns and villages

As Lisbon's biggest market is transformed into a gourmet food hall, we take a look at the best places to eat in Portugal's capital, a city renowned for its seafood – and custard tarts

Budapest has plenty of cheap hostels, but for a more stylish stay in the Hungarian capital you can book a design hotel for under £100 a night, says John Brunton

The world's best pizza, sandwich, seafood and more have been named in the second annual Chowtzer fast feasts awards. Have you tasted any of the winners on the list? Or is there a fast food dish you think should have made the cut?

As the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth approaches – on 23 April – we take a look at some of the events and celebrations going on in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond

Portugal has one of the best surfing scenes in Europe – and some great surf pads too, from a cottage in a former derelict village to a town-centre party house

The cost of visiting museums on the continent can come as a surprise to Brits not used to paying for a culture fix. We round up 10 free attractions, from Istanbul to Reykjavik

From a cottage in the mountains to stylish pads in Seville and Barcelona, we select the best self-catering properties in Spain to keep the kids – and you – happy

From geothermal pools in Iceland to floating pools in Berlin, via a luxurious rooftop spot for splashing around in Barcelona, these venues definitely make a splash

London's top coffee shops, as tipped by Guardian readers. Feed your caffeine and muffin addiction at these capital city highlights

Improvements in tent technology mean there's an option to suit all types of camper, while camping equipment that makes use of design innovation can make for a practical and stylish break

• UK's best new campsites, glampsites and pop-up events

Wild camping in Scotland in a very well-equipped Land Rover, Kevin Rushby was set on foraging for their supper. Luckily, his friend had his own ideas …

Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so how do you do it on the cheap? Easy, stay for free on an idyllic island and make daily forays into the capital

With little crime, friendly people, and wild camping permitted, Iceland can be a laid-back, low-cost destination – especially if you decide to hitchhike, says Jamie Lafferty

Most campsites near the Yorkshire and East Anglia stages of the Tour de France have long been booked up but you can still get in on the act at several pop-up sites on the route, says Josh Sutton

Spend the night in a work of art in Amsterdam, or take a bake-off holiday

From basic campsites to luxury log cabins, Colorado has plenty of options for staying in the great outdoors, writes Aaron Gulley

Bedding down in wild, remote places, sometimes with only a sleeping bag for shelter, Phoebe Smith describes the joy of really getting back to nature

A boutique hotel an hour from Florence, La Tabaccaia, has just opened, camping has a "new" concept, plus deals of the week

Scilly is a stunning archipelago off the south-west tip of Cornwall offering a unique, far-flung getaway from the UK mainland. Clare Gogerty starts her tour at the Troytown farm and campsite on the remote island (even for Scilly) of St Agnes