Short 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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Barcelona is full of tourist traps, but new, bespoke walking tours, operated by locals – and backed by superstar chef Ferran Adrià – offer a glimpse into the hidden life of the city, says Paul Richardson
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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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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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Share your top places to eat in San Francisco and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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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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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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Crunching through the autumn leaves is only fun for so long. Keep the kids busy over half-term with Emily Payne’s selection of indoor and outdoor activities across the country
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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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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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The head concierge at New York’s historic Carlyle Hotel has a genuine love of the city – and plenty of great ideas on what to do and see. He takes us from the docks to a Mad Men-era bar
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Marrakech’s riads are historic, atmospheric and – if you choose wisely – provide some of the best-value places to stay in this magical city
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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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Author Helen Walsh set her latest novel, The Lemon Grove, in the glamorous north of Mallorca, but it’s the bucolic south of the island that keeps drawing her back, and is especially lovely at this time of year with the crowds gone
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A new company is offering a range of magical mystery tours in undisclosed wild places. You have nothing to lose but your urban hang-ups …
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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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It’s not a coastal honeypot, but the Pembrokeshire hub of Narberth makes up for that with a busy arts scene, great shops and, this weekend, its annual food festival
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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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Ten places to stay in Wales with walks from the door, warm hospitality and the kind of extras walkers appreciate – from route tips to hearty meals
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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