Saddle up: 10 of the best horse riding breaks in Europe
From camping in Gypsy caravans in Cumbria, to trekking in Transylvania and cantering through olive groves in Crete Known for […]
I travelled 2,000 miles from Italy to the tip of Spain – on horseback
I had to brave wolves, bitter weather and mountain passes during my epic journey, but it was transformative Before riding
On the hoof: readers’ favourite horse riding breaks in Europe
From guided rides for beginners to adventurous multi-day treks, our tipsters share their top horseback holidays from Spain to Sardinia
Tennyson, Virginia Woolf and Jimi Hendrix – all on a car-free trip to the Isle of Wight
The island is easy to reach by ferry and explore by bus, following in the footsteps of everyone from a
Fancy a Belgian city break without the crowds of Ghent or Bruges? Mechelen might be the answer
The majestic Flemish city is dotted with renaissance palaces, great bars and eye-catching contemporary art – yet it’s firmly off
How a tiny village in a deserted part of Spain became a centre for gay weddings
A couple of hours’ drive from Madrid, Campillo de Ranas has played a huge role in promoting same-sex marriage –
Tell us about a great camping trip in Europe
Share a tip on a brilliant campsite in Europe – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break Some
‘We love watching the landscape respond to each season’: why hiking long-distance trails in bite-size chunks is more fun
Tackling a long-distance walk like the Thames Path or South Downs Way in short sections makes it manageable – and
Swiss roll: a scenic tour of Switzerland by train
The best way to explore the country’s fabulous valleys and vistas is with a choose-your-own-adventure rail pass Switzerland isn’t expensive,
20 of the best spring breaks in the UK
Make the most of longer, warmer days by puffin-spotting in Mull, stargazing in Northumberland, or finding Narnia in the Mourne