Europe

Matosinhos is a great beach town just 20 min from Porto, with a wide, sandy beach, great food and interesting things to do. See why Matosinhos is worth a visit.

What it’s really like to go to the Primavera Sound Porto music festival, Primavera Barcelona’s chilled-out baby sister with sunshine, sea breezes and top bands.

Italy has some of the world’s most heavenly gardens. From centuries-old botanical gardens in the north to subtropical gardens in southern Italy, these are the best gardens to visit in Italy.

Visiting Villa del Balbianello on Lake Como is like spending the day inside a postcard. Read about the villa’s starring role in James Bond and Star Wars, and get tips for your visit.

The best places to stay for a trip on the Bernina Express or Bernina line railway, with hotel recommendations for Chur and Tirano and ideas for places to stay along the line.

Compare the Bernina Express vs regional trains on the Albula and Bernina rail line. Get useful tips to make the most of your trip between Switzerland and Italy.

Travelling to Ischia, Italy? Read this comprehensive guide to Ischia ferries from Naples, with information on the best, cheapest and fastest ways to travel.

Visiting Madeira for the first time? There are a few dos and don’ts that it’s good to know about before you go. Read on for 13 essential tips for your trip.

If you’re dreaming of visiting Italy in September, here are the best places to go, with weather tips, not-to-be-missed festivals, things to do and what to pack.

Sun, sights and street music on a weekend break in Vilnius, Lithuania’s beautiful capital city.