An epidemic of falls on the ‘mean streets’ of Athens
Readers' travel tips
‘I inched across rock faces, explored sea caves and plummeted off cliffs’: readers’ favourite active holidays in Europe
‘Everything carries a hint of myth and magic’: six great island escapes in Europe
Exploring the quieter side of the Cyclades on a Greek island hopping holiday
July 2024
Coups, crackdowns and chaos: art inspired by democracy – and the despots who overthrew it
In Athens, the birthplace of republican rule, a new exhibition is exploring art it inspired, from pop art shootings to spies lurking in the Parthenon. Ironically, dictators steal the show
June 2024
Alternative Greece: six of the best holidays beyond the sunlounger
Our epic family adventure hiking through Greece’s Vikos gorge
May 2024
10 of the best beach towns in Europe, with places to stay
From the Turkish Riviera to the Île de Ré, we select quiet and unspoilt places to stay for sun, sand, snorkelling – or just snoozing
Europe’s best beach holidays: Donoussa, Greece
This quiet island in the Small Cyclades has one small town, several wild sandy bays and a plethora of panoramic walking and running trails
Our hitchhiking memories show the depths of human kindness
Letters: Readers were inspired by Hilary Bradt’s experiences and recall their own
April 2024
Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape
The unspoilt northeast of Greece’s largest island offers a restorative mix of uncrowded beaches, authentic tavernas and extraordinary views
March 2024
10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure
In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece
January 2024
My Greek sailing adventure: across the Ionian sea to Ithaca
Islands and mainland towns south of Lefkada are perfect for a relaxed mooch between idyllic beaches and pretty port towns
December 2023
In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’
Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north
October 2023
All stations to Athens: crossing Europe by train and boat
Travelling overland from London to Greece allows time to soak up the atmosphere and scenery as you ride through France, Switzerland and Italy
September 2023
My trip to a Greek island idyll where electric vehicles rule
The Dodecanese island of Astypalea is waving goodbye to petrol and diesel in a groundbreaking project that has been welcomed by local people
July 2023
I took my daughter to Greece – and saw the world through a 17-year-old’s eyes
Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe
June 2023
Celebrity hairdresser puts Mykonos villa up for sale for €50m
Charles Worthington, who has styled Sarah Jessica Parker and others, could get record sum for Greek island home
