John Harris and family revisit the first serious hill-walk they made in a landscape that’s more comforting than challenging – just what they’re looking for…
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‘At the top it’s a different world, crisp and pure’: readers’ favourite winter walks
From golden Cornish sands to a Highland trail with beavers, our tipsters choose atmospheric walks to blow away the cobwebsStarting with a forest climb, the…
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On the waterfront in Helsinki – a zen regeneration game
The world’s most sustainable travel destination is giving its harbour a facelift with an eco-friendly hotel that whispers cool Scandi minimalism while reconnecting guests with…
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Where in the world? The Christmas travel quiz
From flags to film locations, test your travel knowledge with our fiendish picture quiz (answers at the bottom)Which country were these 2024 films and TV…
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Paris to Berlin by train is now faster by five hours. We try out the new service
The new direct daytime route, via Strasbourg, sweeps through enchanting landscapes from vineyards to forests. But some say it needs to be quicker still if…
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Look out for the stars of Bethlehem … in south Wales
Rain isn’t the only thing that’s biblical in these parts … We explore a holy land of walks, pubs and crystal-clear night skies in CarmarthenshireThere’s…
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My voyage of good cheer around Finland – the world’s happiest country
With clean air, vast green spaces and more saunas than cars, Finns have plenty of reasons to be cheerfulAccording to the World Happiness Report, the…
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Christmas on tap: six of the best UK pubs for the festive season
Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over…
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My Christmas pilgrimage to Mark Rothko’s Latvia
I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist – a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and coldIt’s a funny time of…
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Tell us about your favourite wonder of the world
Share a tip on a peerless architectural or sculptural creation, ancient or modern – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays breakThe Seven Wonders…
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