Europe

Win a hotel stay fit for a king

Monday, 21 March 2011

The nation is currently abuzz with talk of the forthcoming Royal Wedding and, of course, the celebrations to follow. Sadly, most of us aren't usually able to enjoy the glamour which comes with being a prince - which is why we want you to live like a king for a weekend...

A brave new Baltic view

Sunday, 20 March 2011

Adrian Mourby on the Road of Freedom in Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

Follow the film stars to the King's retreat

Sunday, 20 March 2011

Ian White: France - Edward VIII, Wallis Simpson, and their glitzy guests live on in Landmark Trust's first venture over the Channel.

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Path master: Liguria's five-star short cut

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Simon Calder: Hikers beware, Italy's most celebrated walk – the route through the Cinque Terre – is closed indefinitely. Happily, there is an alternative...

Traveller's Guide: Canoe & kayak holidays in Europe

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Rhiannon Batten: Whether you want the thrill of white water or a gentle meander down river, there's a paddling trip for you.

Traveller's Guide: Ibiza

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Chris Leadbeater: There is more to this island than its vibrant clubbing scene...

Cycling in Bratislava: Slovakia offers a scenic backdrop for two-wheeled adventures

Saturday, 19 March 2011

There are not many places left in Europe where you can draw a crowd for entering a shop splattered with mud. But in parts of Slovakia, a foreigner on a bicycle is still treated like a minor celebrity.

Trail of the unexpected: Ice driving in Finland

Saturday, 19 March 2011

A frozen lake offers an unusual platform to perfect your driving skills.

South of France: Raise the bar in the Var

Saturday, 19 March 2011

Kathryn Tomasetti finds adventure in this secret corner of France

Whatever the weather: Rain and snow for 190 days a year – then summer sun transforms St Petersburg

Saturday, 19 March 2011

St Petersburg is situated along the shores of the Neva Bay in the Gulf of Finland; it has a continental climate, moderated somewhat by the Baltic Sea. Because of the city's northerly latitude it experiences a huge variation in daylight hours during the year, ranging from six – in midwinter – to 19 hours a day. Twilight may last all night in early summer, from mid-May to mid-July, and this celebrated time is known as the White Nights.