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As its annual arts festival begins, this former industrial area in Estonia’s capital is now blossoming with bars, boutiques and galleries -
Government warns about potential for further attacks after Easter Sunday bombings
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Cycle-friendly with affordable food and free cultural events, the underrated Swedish city is a great alternative to traditional Scandinavian escapes -
A friendly welcome after a long journey, comfy room, excellent breakfast … tell us about a place to stay that’s handy for a station in a European city -
In the first of her monthly series, our writer takes the train to the Vale of Glamorgan, to explore its beaches and clifftops by bus and on foot
Beach on a budget
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This progressive lakeside town has gone its own way since the hippy years: we showcase its best bars, live music venues and restaurants
In this series: Eugene, Oregon | Chapel Hill, North Carolina | Portland, Maine | Ventura, California | Missoula, Montana -
Tour classical sites with locals and discover the guesthouses, restaurants and bars being opened by young entrepreneurs in a city buzzing with creativity -
In central France, the Auvergne’s volcanic landscape offers year-round activity holidays, with peaks to climb, lakes to swim, restored farms to stay in and great value mountain cuisine
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‘Tourist hordes’ is not a phrase you’re likely to hear in Basilicata but given its rich cuisine, stunning national parks, ancient towns and great beaches, it’s hard to fathom why this seductive region remains so quiet -
A haven for surfers and adventurers, ‘a timeless island feel pervades this often-overlooked peninsula’. Writers of the new Wild Guide Wales select the best coves and beaches, places to eat and seasonal campsites -
The city’s bars and music scene are among the most vibrant in the US. And with Lake Michigan beaches to relax on and two new budget flights from the UK, now is the time to go
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Silo mural project in the little-visited La Mancha province turns Don Quixote land into giant art project
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These splendid hotels and cottages sit in some of the country’s finest gardens ands estates, offering relaxation and a riot of colour -
The agriturismo movement started in Italy but readers have had breaks on working farms from France to Iceland and Croatia to Crete -
From a fairytale fortress in the Loire to a clifftop stronghold in Provence, these charming, historic villages make perfect bases for exploring rural France -
The grand 19th-century buildings of this aparthotel and co-working space reflect the city’s past while offering a vision of future city-centre hotels
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Our writer thinks her family are not really ‘animal people’ but a stay on an organic farm, with rabbits, ponies, llamas and hens, could just change her mind -
Rockets, a huge planetarium, bags of interactive fun – and a moon landing anniversary to celebrate – make for a stellar day out
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Get driven to distraction at this celebration of cars and planes, bicycles and buses that makes for a high-octane day out -
A world-class weaponry and armour collection, from rare swords to an umbrella gun, is on display at this excellent, free family-friendly museum -
From Scandinavia to the Canaries, readers select picturesque sites with exciting activities amid some of Europe’s finest scenery
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In Dartmoor national park, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had on rope swings, tube slides and kayaking in an attractive, natural setting
Readers' tips
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A few special bus, train and ferry rides around the world are more about the journey itself than getting from A to B – and we want to hear about them -
Tell us about an agriturismo, or similar, in continental Europe that has country hospitality, great local produce and/or an amazing setting -
After wolfing down breakfast at these comfy B&Bs, our tipsters were ready to explore the town – often with top recommendations from their hosts -
Tell us about a campsite with great facilities and a superb location on the continent that’s an ideal base for family breaks or adventure trips
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