Travel news, travel guides and reviews
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Can you name the world’s highest, southernmost and most Michelin-starred cities? Take our quiz and find out
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Words on a page can bring the world to life. Readers select the travel books and novels that made them go out and discover it by sparking their imaginations
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How to search the sky and what to see, from moon and stars to planets and the International Space Station. Go on a journey of billions of miles … from your garden or an upstairs window
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We can only dream of travel and adventure right now, but a new book about the best climbs across the world might provide inspiration
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Discover online courses in languages, cookery and photography (even scuba and sailing) as you prepare for a future adventure
Beach on a budget
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When Uncle Ted has a few drinks and starts screaming that the world is flat, have a few tactics ready to counter his bizarre rants
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The Alhambra marks the start of a drive taking in historic cities, a river valley and mountains – and ends in Almería’s spaghetti western desert
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With the annual summer dash under starter’s orders, we suggest how to turn a schlep into a road trip, staying in treehouses, chateaux and cool hotels en route
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Get beach ready with our week-long planners to 10 glorious seaside spots, covering everything from secluded coves to surf lessons, boat rides and places to stay
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Electro music fans are heading to Turin for this weekend’s Kappa Futurfestival, but this also one of the best cities in Italy for culture and affordable restaurants
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Guardian and Observer photographers pick their favourite moments from over two decades of reporting around the world
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Commercial landlords launch legal action to reclaim money withheld by businesses since coronavirus lockdown
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Tourism firms and hotels have started campaigns, such as #treatournhs and #MyTravelPledge, to provide health workers a free break once travel bans are lifted
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Smith was persuaded that if he built a homestay, tourists would visit his island. Twelve years later and Kevin Rushby is first to sign the guestbook
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A daily street bop, a singing Facebook group and a free Rick Astley gig – how people are staying cheerful in the coronavirus crisis
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My family has been visiting this sunny Inner Hebrides isle for more than a century, but for now I can enjoy its peace and ease only in my mind
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Spring is here and it’s time to spy on fluffy newborn lambs, sleepy kids and even sunbathing piglets! It’s cuteness overload on these farm cams
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Some skiers are still trying to make it back from the Alps after the weekend closures, while the industry is struggling after what was already a tricky season
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Current package regulations are not designed to cope with a global crisis of the coronavirus outbreak’s scale, sector leaders warn
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A special place to stay can make a holiday – but also break the bank. We’ve found 40 unique spots with bags of personality for £100 a room a night or less
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The island isn’t only for summer holidays: the colder months are perfect for birding and walks along trails that will form part of the England Coast Path
Readers' tips
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Share the literary inspiration behind your best trip – not for a prize, sadly, but to buoy the spirits of fellow readers, and maybe see your idea on our website
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Whether it’s a spectacular shot or a fun picture that captures a special moment, we want to see your best travel snap and hear the story behind it
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Some places stand as monuments to recovery, others inspire our readers with their beauty – or the wisdom of the ancients
Where we're dreaming of
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We can all dream, at least. Writers around Europe on the places they can’t wait to revisit once they can
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