Destinations

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Europe's most exciting getaways for 2025 travel

From romantic retreats in the Mediterranean to fresh-air-filled Alpine hikes, these are the most exciting areas of Europe to visit this year.

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London's newest hip area isn't where you think

A 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.

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The European nation where bears are booming

As Romania's bear population grows, so do the opportunities for travellers to come face to face with the predators in a responsible way.

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Inside the fortress that inspired Hamlet

As 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.

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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 Europe

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These fruit-filled buns are Poland's summer obsession

Each summer, Poland awaits bilberry season in order to eat jagodzianki, traditional berry-filled buns. But this humble comfort food has had a glow up, and is more desired than ever.

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The Ardèche: France's little-known adventure playground

It's filled with rock-strewn ravines, stunning villages, more than 6,000km of cycling trails and blissfully few crowds.

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Wimbledon etiquette for first-time visitors

From respecting The Queue to navigating Centre Court, these are the customs every international traveller to Wimbledon should know before they go.

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I tested AI glasses in Paris. Here's what they got wrong

Wearable AI can help travellers navigate cities, translate menus and fundamentally transform travel. But what are the trade-offs?

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Queer Eye's chef on his favourite meals from around the world

Celebrity chef Antoni Porowski dishes on "one of the best bites I've ever had in my life" and shares why he always looks for a grandma when he travels.

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What life is like in the world's safest countries for 2026

There are now more active conflicts than at any point since World War Two. Residents in Iceland, New Zealand and elsewhere explain the qualities that make their nations so peaceful.