The 10 cheapest destinations for U.S. travelers in 2026: 'Flexibility will be the key,' expert says

In January, Skyscanner released its report of the top 10 cheapest destinations for Americans in 2026.

Going beyond the surface in the Karst plateau: exploring the new cross-border geopark in Italy and Slovenia

GeoKarst is a new EU-funded project highlighting a unique landscape of caves, gorges and medieval villages near Trieste

The place that stayed with me: on a wild, misty river I learned I have the strength for almost anything

At first Stephanie Wood felt out of her depth rafting the Franklin, but by the end, a world of new possibilities had opened up

‘Mingling is part of the adventure’: a family trip to Wales shows why hostels are booming

Forget draughty bunk rooms and awkward social encounters, hostels now provide home comforts and a sense of community private rentals will never match

Turkey as it used to be: the beach resort of Akyaka retains its ramshackle charm

Thirty years after she first visited, our writer is relieved to discover that the town has managed to swerve the worst excesses of tourist development

‘Golden sands meld into the clear turquoise sea’: readers’ favourite beaches in Europe

Our readers bask in the memory of great beach discoveries, from Latvia to Sicily Send us a tip on Scandinavia or Finland – the best wins a £200 holiday voucher