DestinationsAfricaAntarcticaAsiaAustralia and PacificCaribbean & BermudaCentral AmericaEuropeMiddle EastNorth AmericaSouth AmericaEurope's most exciting getaways for 2025 travelFrom romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.London's newest hip area isn't where you thinkA few miles from East London's perennially hip neighbourhoods, an explosion of art and culture is transforming a once-neglected stretch into one of the city's hottest destinations.The European nation where bears are boomingAs Romania's bear population grows, so do the opportunities for travellers to come face to face with the predators in a responsible way.Inside the fortress that inspired HamletAs Radiohead and the RSC launch an innovative reinterpretation of Hamlet, a visit to the play's setting in Denmark brings a new dimension to the tragedy.There's more to Iceland than Reykjavik This more remote part of Iceland offers visitors a deep dive into its fascinating history and authentic culture.More travel in EuropeWatchtowers and bullet holes: Inside the world's last divided capitalDecades after the Berlin Wall fell, Cyprus's capital remains cleaved in two and separated by watchtowers, barbed wire and a UN buffer zone.The man hiking the globe in search of the world's rarest cheesesTrevor Warmedahl has spent years documenting rare and traditional cheesemaking methods, and believes that "cheese is an edible manifestation of a place".'Every museum in the world is stressing': What the rise in art heists means for visitorsA spate of audacious thefts has rocked European museums. Now, some institutions are rethinking what's worth displaying.'The PR guys hated the name': The 1,000-year-old story behind BluetoothA pair of ancient runestones in Jelling tell the story of the Viking king who shaped Denmark – and inspired the name Bluetooth.How much should you actually pay on a 'free' walking tour?They're advertised as free – but guides often pay a fee for every guest. Here's what travellers should know before joining one.The world's top cities for 2026 – and why they stand outFrom cultural investment to cutting-edge technology, the 2026 Global Cities Index reveals what makes the world's leading cities such compelling places to live and visit.
