Weekend breaks
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Dublin is a city of stories and secrets but for the author and historian exploring outside of its centre is the best way to discover the essence of the Irish capital
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From the Marché de Noël to the Plaza de España… experts from five European cities share their favourite places to go and things to do
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It’s home to great art and music, but the city of spies and Sigmund Freud also has an edgy vibe – and a new buzz, discovers Kevin Rushby
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City vineyards, cycling tours, reminders of a dark history and a walking tour of that Vienna-set classic, The Third Man. Readers share their favourite places in central Europe’s old imperial capital
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With Premier League ticket prices in another division, Nige Tassell takes his football-mad son to continental Europe, where the fans are good-natured and the cheap admission means plenty of money left over for fun
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The founder of children’s fashion label Mini Rodini is inspired by the city’s islands, parks, design stores and food
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The Spanish capital teems with fun places to eat and drink, chic hotels and vivid historical sights. Here are our local’s tips for getting the max out of Madrid
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That Newcastle was voted best UK city by Guardian readers was no surprise to Geordies. Tynesider Harry Pearson looks afresh at ancient institutions and new restaurants and galleries in the friendly, fun-loving ‘toon’
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This Cotswolds coaching inn has a history dating back to the civil war and beyond, but an extensive six-year refurb has given it a decor and facilities that are very much 21st century
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Beyond the mosques and palaces, Turkey’s cultural capital has lots to fill a city break, from neighbourhood tours and art galleries to a chic ‘hole in the wall’ cafe. Lydia Bell has the inside track
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A trio of redevelopments by the Landmark Trust will help the charity celebrate its 50th birthday in 2015
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The Berlin Wall Way is a 155km walk of history and remembrance which, as well as taking in key points across the city, also leads into its less well known areas, as Paul Sullivan discovers
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It’s 25 years since the fall of the Wall and Berlin is celebrating with a vast light installation of white balloons, but there are dozens of other reasons to visit this autumn
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Brighten up your winter with a trip to a music festival, whether it’s in a hip European city, amid the crisp air of the ski slopes or long-haul to Australia and beyond
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You’ll love to go a-wandering amid the beautiful landscapes of Scotland, especially when you have these walker-friendly places to come back to
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Turin’s restaurants make the most of the diverse produce of the Piedmont region with fantastic homemade dishes from €5.50. We pick 10 to try
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There’s nothing pedestrian about our list of walking tours for travellers who don’t like tours
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For the surfing legend, the Portuguese town of Nazaré is more than just a place to catch record-breaking waves: it’s a great destination for food, views and relaxation
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Stockholm’s modern buzz, tranquil waterways and Scandi cool make it a perennially popular city. Enjoy it like a local with our insider guide
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Jazz nights for kids, cafes for the perfect Fika and islands to get away from it all: readers share their tips for getting the most out of Stockholm
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For Liverpool Fashion Week and two new exhibitions on Andy Warhol, and the British bands that conquered America in the 60s
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As the Dutch capital readies its decks for the electronic music spectacular that is Amsterdam Dance Event, Will Coldwell joins local DJ Young Marco to explore the city’s dynamic clubbing landscape
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England’s countryside and coast not only offer great walking, but also the chance to cosy up in great places to stay, with food and drink as tasty as the views
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Just over an hour’s drive from Barcelona, but with its own airport, the ancient city of Girona is like a bite-size version of the Catalan capital – bright and lively but also easy-going
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Big on pub culture, quirky museums and with some seriously good places to eat, Dublin’s got all the key ingredients for a top weekend
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From Marx and Engels to John Cooper Clarke, Manchester has a radical literary history. Ahead of the city’s literature festival, David Atkinson discovers its bookish haunts on a walking tour
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The Feria de Béziers in August attracts more than a million visitors, but this charming old city in the Languedoc wine country is a treat all year round
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The city maps publisher has turned to Instagrammers for a new series of guides to Berlin, Paris and London. Here’s a snapshot of the Berlin guide, featuring tips on some of the best places to take snaps around the city
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Think Norwich is just somewhere to get past on the way to the coast or Broads? You’d be missing out on a historic city and a cool contemporary art scene – all well worth checking out for a short break
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Yes, a city break with the kids can be enjoyable, if you stay in child-friendly pads like these – from a Barcelona apartment with toys galore to Budapest with babysitters
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It’s one of the warmest – and driest – Septembers in decades so make the most of it and plan a microadventure in the UK. Alastair Humphreys offers tips for some late-summer fun
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Dance till dawn in a bank, refuel with souvlaki, and refresh in a rooftop pool – Feargus O’Sullivan puts a new spin on a classic city
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Compare the cost of major cultural attractions in European cities, including the cost of an opera ticket, a visit to a heritage site, or entry to a top museum
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As Warsaw is declared the cheapest city for culture in Europe, Mary Lussiana takes a stroll around the new cafes, restaurants and shops at the heart of Poland’s capital
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Maria Westerståhl finds Bergen, on Norway’s west coast, is ideal for a family weekend of swimming, climbing, hiking – and exploring the landscape that inspired the makers of Disney's Frozen