Europe

Belgium

Knokke-Heist: Belgian Coast roadtrip

On day four we sample Knokke-Heist’s restaurants and explore the Zwin nature reserve by bike

The beach at sunset in Blankenberge
Belgium

Blankenberge: Belgian Coast roadtrip

In Part 3 of our Belgian Coast series, we finally get our hands on some moules and lounge in a rooftop pool

Ostend's marble pillars
Belgium

Ostend: Belgian Coast roadtrip

In the second of our Belgian Roadtrip series, we take a 24-hour tour of hip coastal city Ostend

Boats line a sandy shore at the beach club in De Haan
Belgium

De Haan: Belgian Coast roadtrip

Can you really tick off four West Flanders resorts in four days? We start our adventure at De Haan, 75 mins’ drive from Calais

Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Food

24 Hours in Bologna, Italy

The lively city is a must-visit for gastronomes, says Laura Evans

Ribeira historic centre, Porto
Cities

48 Hours in Porto, Portugal

The hilly second city rivals Lisbon with its blend of cuisine, nightlife and striking architecture

Barcelona
Cities

12 (nocturnal) hours in Barcelona

Can you really get a sense of the city in half a calendar day? We give it our best shot

Beaches

Why you simply have to visit the Côte D’Opale

It’s the underrated French coastline visible on a clear day from Dover

France

A brief guide to Biarritz, France

Where to eat, shop and drink in the coastal town where surfers and artists play in old French splendour

Belgium

Antiques, gin and hip bars? Try Antwerp

It’s the underrated Flemish centre of fashion, food and design. And just a couple of hours from St Pancras by train