Jeff Raymund Libanan

A cycling, walking and running break in France’s best area for trails: Bagnoles de l’Orne in Normandy is a traditional spa town reinventing itself with new hiking and cycling routes – and a focus on sustainable tourism Kévin Raimond was teaching me how… dlvr.it/TDcJWH

By volunteering around the world, I found my purpose in life, my husband and my roots: Working with charities, farms and rural development projects has been life-changing for our writer – and is something anyone can do, regardless of background The… dlvr.it/TDW79b

Eight months off school, but we all learned so much: a family sabbatical in South America: Travelling around Chile, Argentina and Peru – with a focus on Indigenous tourism – is a transformative adventure Plus 10 tips on planning a family gap year It was… dlvr.it/TDVvFs

‘A perfect place to build a film community’: a tour of Scotland’s island movie clubs: The Sea Change film festival on Tiree is a DIY affair that celebrates women and also connects communities on a series of small, scattered isles Think of a film… dlvr.it/TDSq8n

Waterford revival: the reinvention of Ireland’s oldest city: From Viking history, to its wild coastline and even its ‘damp’ weather, Waterford has taken its natural assets and run with them It was a pretty long interregnum, about 1,000 years, but… dlvr.it/TDQCmr

Mountains, beaches, history – why Belgrade to Bar is one of the best train rides in Europe: The 300-mile line between Serbia and Montenegro, built in Tito’s era, connects city and seaside for a blissful Balkan holiday It started with a disagreement.… dlvr.it/TDMwG1

Walks with a focal point: five of the best UK hikes with extras: From a wire bridge near Ben Nevis to a wild swim in Devon, these walks come with a unique manmade or natural element to look forward to as you stroll Even the best walk needs a focal… dlvr.it/TDKdRZ

A late summer break in Montpellier, one of France’s sunniest cities: The reinvention of Montpellier from ancient university town to ‘Berlin by the Med’ is in full swing, and late summer is the best time to visit Strolling around the Estanove district,… dlvr.it/TDHQ9p

Dream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers: Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places This autumn, the dreamy, subconscious world of surrealism will come into full focus.… dlvr.it/TDG0cD

A last blast of summer: five cities in southern Europe perfect for late-season sun: The sun is still shining brightly in southern Europe, but the crowds have gone, which makes these gorgeous seaside cities even more alluring Saying Genoa has a lot of… dlvr.it/TDDCrF

A local’s guide to Port Stephens: ‘Everyone’s pretty excited about the new coastal walk’: With ever-changing sand dunes and a big breakfast culture, local artist Anna Webster says ‘the bay’ is filled with creative energy * Read more local’s guides to… dlvr.it/TDCrC4

My favourite late summer city break in southern Europe: readers’ tips: Beaches on Sardinia, food markets in Aix-en-Provence and historic Sarajevo are among our tipsters’ highlights The town of San Remo on the Ligurian coast, between Genoa and Nice, has… dlvr.it/TDBSKW

‘Secret Garden on steroids’: the Cornish cottage that comes with its own jungle and private beach: Guests staying at a new holiday cottage in the grounds of Trebah Gardens will get after-hours access to this sub-tropical paradise and its private cove … dlvr.it/TDB6Km

‘The hike of a lifetime’ – a circuit of the Écrins national park in France: The Tour des Écrins in the Hautes-Alpes is one of Europe’s finest long-distance walks, and offers a chance to reflect on how best to live alongside nature I first learned about… dlvr.it/TD5GVR

Time travel in the Italian Alps: a glam stay in a 70s design hotel: On the shores of Lake Caldaro in South Tirol, the striking Seehotel Ambach has barely changed since 1973 – and is all the better for it When I was about seven years old, my aunt brought… dlvr.it/TD2xFR

A local’s guide to Coffs Harbour: ‘The culture here is being outside’: There’s the muttonbirds and the supersized banana, but this NSW coastal destination is known for its friendly outdoor lifestyle – and a growing food and culture scene, says artist… dlvr.it/TD1LcL

Heartbreak Hill to the Great Ocean Road: six of Australia’s best marathons and fun runs: Weekend Runner Australia author Emma Kemp runs us through some of the country’s best long-distance races, taking in city footpaths, tropical islands, red dirt and… dlvr.it/TD1LcJ

Three decades after Priscilla, drag blooms in Alice Springs: Drag and cabaret performers from near and far travel to Australia’s red centre to celebrate a special anniversary of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert * Get our weekend culture… dlvr.it/TD1LcF

A local’s travel guide to the San Francisco Bay Area: what to eat, see and do in three days: The best spots from Oakland to San Francisco to the Pacific coast – and a tourist-free way to admire the Golden Gate Bridge San Francisco is widely known for… dlvr.it/TD1Lc8

‘I don’t want you to watch me die’: the last words my father said before sending me away: At the age of 20, Ruaridh Nicoll was sent half a world away by his dying father. Now, with a son himself, he returns to that remote corner of Queensland to imagine… dlvr.it/TD1Lc7