Scandinavia
The gloriously eccentric museum that reveals Norway’s strange past
Where in the world did women use potatoes to make themselves look sexy to potential suitors?
- Sue Williams
A 130-year-old, essential ferry route doubles as a spectacular cruise
Over breakfast, a debate begins: is this a cruise or a ferry? Delicious meals, viewing lounge and other luxuries on one hand, a busy schedule of stops and cargo deliveries on the other.
- Simon Johanson
- Holiday guide
- Europe
The best of Europe
Its compact size means you can pack a huge amount into a holiday. Our guide will help you make the most of your time.
No buffets or entertainment – just an incredible cruise experience, period
Most cruises are a blur of activity – buffets, crowded pools, and predictable entertainment. This journey is very different.
- Natasha Bazika
I took this ferry to save on an airfare. I had no idea what I was in for
A quiet overnight trip from Stockholm to Helsinki was what I expected. Instead I found myself on board a debauched Vegas on water.
- Natasha Bazika
- Opinion
- Copenhagen
I discovered the key to a perfect (and affordable) city stopover
I felt like a competitor in The Amazing Race. “You have five hours in Copenhagen – go!” But then I did something smart, a move that proved to be very useful.
- Lee Tulloch
Remote island is now the ultimate bucket-list destination for food
Home to the world’s most remote Michelin-starred restaurant, this town of just 20,000 is a magnet for foodies looking beyond the typical gourmet destinations.
- Tim Ecott
Want to know the secret of the world’s happiest country? Ask its women
Saunas, nature and a lack of corruption are often cited as the reason this country leads the way on happiness. But there may be another key factor.
- Heidi Fuller-Love
The new way to see Europe – travelling via the ‘unbucket list’
My plan is simple: ignore the tourist sights and pick a neighbourhood neither too dishevelled nor too wealthy – and do nothing.
- Brian Johnston
Europe’s most beautiful islands are nowhere near the Mediterranean
The Lofotens are made up of hundreds of islands but wherever you are, the scenery is stupendous.
- Brian Johnston