Fear and sharing in Skyros
Jaded, deskbound and big-city-stressed, Rupert Mellor checks in on Greece’s ‘Therapy Island’ Skyros. The cure? Comedy, yoga, windless windsurfing, ‘co-listening’ and doing the Bus Stop.Read onRise and Shine
South Tirol is an autonomous region with its own language, and also the birthplace of one of the world’s greatest mountaineers, Reinhold Messner. Eric Kendall reports on ascending the Ortler,South Tirol’s highest mountainRead onSome like it hot
There’s more to Cyprus than raving in Ayia Napa and crumbling archeological sites. Izzie Knolles discovers the joys of mountain biking in the sunshineRead on
From Sea to Summit
There’s more to the French Riveria than sea and sand as Isobel Rostron discovers in the nearby mountains of the Mercantour National ParkRead on
Rail Europe
Travelling by train is relaxed, scenic and more carbon-efficient than by taking to the skies. We pick five short journeys with an active fixRead on
Coastal europe
Wake up and smell the salt. Our great continent offers seaside activities to rival anywhere else on the planet Read onConquering Normandy
A quick trip across the Channel provides a unique mix of heritage, wildlife, and fun. Graeme Gourlay reportRead on
Saddle-up, softies
Mountain biking in real mountains? Isn’t that just for macho types? No, says Cherry Maslen, who hadn’t been on a bike for 20 yearsRead on
Top of the Mountain
Ascending the highest mountain in western Europe is a challenge even a novice mountaineer can achieve. Nadine Carle is awestruck by the beauty from the top Mont BlancRead on
Paddle and Pedal
The wilds of Sweden are just a short ferry ride from Stockholm. Christine Ottery goes island hoppingRead on
Peak retreat
Staying overnight in a mountain refuges makes an alpine trip a real adventure. But with hundreds to choose from, where do you start? Isobel Rostron points you in the right directionRead on
European highs
A walk in the mountains used to a rather sedate affair, but times have changed and we tell you about five of the most exciting ways to get mountain highRead on
