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From edgy art spaces to Viking-style cuisine and kayaking near porpoises, our experts give some fresh takes on the region. For more holiday ideas, see our 1,000 Dream Trips 1. Oslo’s modern art scene The Norwegian capital is carving out a growing reputation as a head-turning, Scandi-fresh art and architectural destination.   Why it’s special Here’s a city

Lockdown has been something of a postcode lottery, with those that benefit from proximity to wide open spaces the envy of many. Perhaps most missed is the country’s beautiful coastline — and with a British break the most likely feasible option for a first holiday when this is all over, that may well be where

It’s a strange time for the cruise industry, with all their ships currently out of operations and cruise agents concentrating on rebooking or refunding passengers who should be enjoying their floating holidays now and in the near future. In the midst of the crisis, stories of hope have emerged, showing how the cruise industry is

The 90-day suspension of cruises will cost the UK economy £888 million and lead to the loss of 5,525 jobs and £287 million in wages, industry body Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) has warned.   According to new data from the association, which represents more than 95% of the world’s cruise fleet, the global suspension of

The coronavirus pandemic has halted plans for many couples, friends and families looking to spend their holidays in the UK this year. If your romantic sojourn, spa getaway, historic break, walking weekend, and so forth, is on hold for now, you’ll deserve a great British treat more than ever – and Bath has some incredibly

Coronavirus Charity Appeal – compact puff to donate page – article embed It began in 2002 with a trip to Morocco. Led by a local friend, Mike Wood explored Casablanca, Marrakech and Fez. Soon after, Mike and his wife, Lucie Andersen-Wood, invested in a Marrakech holiday home. First, the couple’s friends borrowed the property. Soon,

The German capital’s turbulent “recent” history – the swirling eye of the storm for both the Second World War and the Cold War – means it is heavily represented in the art and culture of the 20th and 21st centuries. But a virtual visit to Berlin does not have to peer back at the Brandenburg

Medieval appeal and endless beaches Despite being a classic bucket-and-spade destination, there is so much more to Rhodes than its 300-plus days of sunshine and long, sandy beaches. The grand Dodecanese island’s Unesco World Heritage-listed capital is Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited medieval town and worth a visit in its own right. The Knights of the

The hipster capital of Europe East London is land of the hip and happening. Creatives flocked to areas like Shoreditch and Bethnal Green in the Nineties and Noughties and have kept on coming, moving further out into Hackney, Stratford, Leyton and beyond. It means the vibe is very different to West and Central London –

With travel so disrupted because of the Coronavirus pandemic, it seems likely that the first – and potentially most affordable – places we’ll be able to travel to are within the UK. If hearty fare, excellent walks and a comfortable room in the glorious wilds of England is high on the agenda, take a look at our expert guide

Every expert saltwater angler has their preferred fly pattern for species they are pursuing, and they know exactly how to use it. Having the right fly on hand is as essential as wearing the righthigh-performance fishing apparel to make your saltwater adventure a success. Whether you’re a curious angler looking to shake up your usual

The general manager of a Wuhan hotel who stayed behind to host emergency workers says he has been left with a new perspective on life after his experience at the heart of the coronavirus outbreak. On January 23, as the rest of the world was yet to be gripped with draconian measures on movement, Wuhan

As I sit down to ‘attend’ Monty Halls’ virtual travel journey of Australia’s Coral Coast, I have mixed emotions. You see, I was meant to be in this exact destination this month. Viewing what I’m missing out on is surely some form of torture. But I had a choice: indulge (sort of) my love of

Imagine this, your peering out over a gorgeous Greek beach from your own balcony. Next to you is a very cute border collie patiently waiting for breakfast. You have six weeks to explore this new little village, beaches and all its delicious local food (and to think the accommodation is costing you nothing). We, The

It wasn’t long ago that a spa meant a couple of pokey treatment rooms doing overpriced, mediocre massages and facials. The UK once lagged way behind the likes of Austria, Germany, Italy and Hungary – countries where spa-going is part of the culture, and a steam, sauna and cold dip (often in the nude, men

As with much of Europe, Italy is still off limits for the forseeable future. However, as one of our readers’ favourite destinations – and the first place many of you have said you want go back to when this is over – we thought we’d inspire you with a round-up of the country’s greatest hotels.  It’s

Some people may think that Iran only has forests, deserts, and mountains, but the vast land also has a group of islands in the southern part of the country in both the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea. The beautiful Hormuz Island, known as the Rainbow Island is located in the Persian Gulf. Visiting this amazing

Let our experts be your guide to three of the world’s most majestic ranges for lovers of the great outdoors. For more amazing travel ideas, see our 1,000 Dream Trips 1. Take a walk on the wild side in the Alpujarras Rising up from the Mediterranean on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada in Andalucia,

With grocery shopping advised to be done as infrequently as possible in line with social distancing measures against coronavirus, and many items still in short supply from stockpiling, the fight against food waste has never been more topical. Read on for tips from chef Tristan Welch of Parker’s Tavern restaurant at Cambridge’s University Arms hotel

A motorcycle road trip across the western United States, along route 66 is surely on the bucket list of every passionate biker. From the majestic nature of the surroundings, to the historic landmarks and towns, there is a lot to see along this route, none of which will be forgotten easily. When you finally find