10 Must-Drive European Road Trips for 2025
Discover Europe's most breathtaking drives, from Scotland's NC500 to Norway's hair-raising Lysevegen. Our guide details 10 iconic routes to fuel your wanderlust. Start planning your adventure.
Discover Europe's most breathtaking drives, from Scotland's NC500 to Norway's hair-raising Lysevegen. Our guide details 10 iconic routes to fuel your wanderlust. Start planning your adventure.
Explore Guatemala's Tikal National Park, a stunning Star Wars filming location teeming with monkeys, jaguars and ancient Mayan pyramids. Discover why this £15 adventure is a must-see.
Share your favourite European travel discovery of 2025 for a chance to win a £200 Coolstays voucher. The best tips will be featured in the Guardian Travel section.
New research reveals the most sought-after stops for multi-continent adventures in 2026. Discover the top cities, from London to Tokyo, and start planning your global journey today.
BBC adventure star Harleymoon Kemp opens up about discovering her biological father's identity and how it nearly prevented her from competing in the hit series Race Across The World.
A groundbreaking EU study reveals plans for a continent-wide high-speed rail network that could slash journey times between major European cities to under two hours by 2040.
Explore Germany's legendary Autobahn network where speed limits remain optional on many stretches, offering the ultimate driving freedom in Europe. Discover the rules, risks and remarkable engineering behind this motoring paradise.
A stunning new survey reveals which European city has stolen the title of friendliest destination, beating out traditional favourites and offering British travellers an unexpectedly warm welcome.
Discover how to experience six European nations on one epic driving adventure from the UK to Italy, featuring stunning landscapes, cultural gems and practical travel tips.
A British couple who abandoned their UK life to travel the world with their young son reveal the unexpected downside of their nomadic adventure and what they truly miss about home.
Discover how to book incredible adventure experiences for less than the price of a train ticket with these insider travel hacks
A courageous traveller shares their heart-pounding experience biking down Bolivia's infamous North Yungas Road, known globally as the 'Death Road', and reveals why this dangerous journey is becoming an unlikely tourist attraction.
Discover Italy's most mesmerising mountain ascent as the 'Bird Cage' cable car transports visitors on an unforgettable journey through the clouds to panoramic Alpine vistas.
Looking for an authentic Dutch experience without the Amsterdam crowds? Rotterdam offers breathtaking modern architecture, world-class museums, buzzing nightlife and incredible food scenes that will transform your Netherlands travel plans forever.
Discover unique walking and cruising adventures combining scenic hikes with luxury ship accommodation. New 2026 itineraries explore Norway, Scotland, Spain and Portugal.
Discover the former coastguard station turned luxury hotel perched on jagged rocks where guests arrive by helicopter and great white sharks patrol the waters below.
A controversial travel influencer faces intense backlash after recommending British holidaymakers exchange their traditional lads' trips to Spain for adventurous tours of Afghanistan, claiming it's 'safer than you think' despite ongoing Taliban rule.
Discover how one adventurous couple cycled from England's southwestern tip to Portugal's sun-drenched shores with surfboards in tow, proving that the journey matters as much as the destination.
Get an exclusive first glimpse at Channel 4's groundbreaking new series Home Away, where British families swap their ordinary lives for extraordinary global adventures in a revolutionary social experiment.
Discover how octogenarian Hilary Bradt proves age is just a number while embarking on an exhilarating skiing holiday in Austria's breathtaking alpine landscape.
Dreaming of turquoise waters and white sands but can't face the long-haul flight? We reveal Europe's most breathtaking tropical-style destinations that offer paradise closer to home.
Magine Cruises launches the ultimate maritime adventure - a 1,301-day global odyssey visiting 375 ports across 135 countries. The longest continuous cruise in history promises unparalleled luxury and discovery.
Looking for the perfect European city break close to the UK? Our comprehensive guide reveals stunning destinations offering culture, cuisine and adventure just a short journey away.
Discover Kenya's most breathtaking marathon through the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, where elite athletes and conservationists run alongside rhinos and elephants in a race that protects Africa's most endangered species.
Discover the thrilling new sport combining fitness with ancient heritage as runners conquer the 2,000-year-old Roman arena of Nîmes in France's most unique urban trail race.
Journey to the edge of the world with our exclusive look at Tristan da Cunha, a volcanic British Overseas Territory where 238 residents live in spectacular isolation amid penguins and towering peaks.
Travel expert Simon Calder unveils his pick of wallet-friendly European destinations perfect for your next getaway without breaking the bank.
Escape to Estonia's enchanting capital where medieval charm meets festive magic. Tallinn's world-famous Christmas market offers stunning decorations, traditional crafts and warm glögg in what many call Europe's most magical winter destination.
Discover the surprising European capital that's been crowned the continent's top destination, offering affordable pints, cheap accommodation and unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.
Explore America's largest national park in Alaska, where wild landscapes dwarf Britain's national parks and adventure awaits at every turn of its 13.2 million acres.