Walking a 26-mile stretch from Hertfordshire, our writer witnesses how a neglected artery of the city has been transformed into a recreational and cultural hub

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16.03.2024

10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure | Adventure travel | The Guardian

Fancy seatrekking, swimrunning or bodypainting? These and more familiar outdoor pursuits are on offer at destinations from northern Norway to the Greek islands

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11.03.2024

In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Unlike its noisy neighbour Mykonos, this peaceful island is known for its laid-back cafe-bars, taverna dinners and ancient footpaths that link beautiful villages

Guardian Book Blog

08.02.2024

London’s spice trail: the sights, tastes, smells and sounds of India – in Wembley | London holidays | The Guardian

In one of a series of new women-led tours, groups visit the shops, cafes, restaurants and magnificent Hindu temple on Wembley’s Ealing Road

Guardian Book Blog

13.01.2024

‘We came away awestruck’: 13 writers on Europe’s hidden treasures, from Chagall in Kent to Rome’s secret Caravaggios | Travel | The Guardian

David Bowie’s Berlin bolthole and the world’s most stolen artwork in Ghent are among the cultural icons that our writers have long wished to visit

Guardian Book Blog

01.01.2024

My Greek sailing adventure: across the Ionian sea to Ithaca | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Islands and mainland towns south of Lefkada are perfect for a relaxed mooch between idyllic beaches and pretty port towns

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23.12.2023

In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’ | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Deep snow, icy pools and cosy hotels in timeless stone villages … this is a magical time in Zagori and Greece’s mountainous north

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30.11.2023

A return trip to John Betjeman’s Metro-land, 50 years on from his classic TV documentary | Day trips | The Guardian

The late poet laureate’s hymn to the commuter towns of Middlesex, Herts and Bucks is still a great guide to the Metropolitan line, the world’s first urban ‘underground’ railway

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29.10.2023

All stations to Athens: crossing Europe by train and boat | Travel | The Guardian

Travelling overland from London to Greece allows time to soak up the atmosphere and scenery as you ride through France, Switzerland and Italy

Guardian Book Blog

13.10.2023

‘They do my head in’: tour guides call for loudspeaker ban at London attractions | London | The Guardian

Tour leaders complain that guides with large groups and voice amplifiers are making their job impossible

Guardian Book Blog

19.09.2023

My trip to a Greek island idyll where electric vehicles rule | Greece holidays | The Guardian

The Dodecanese island of Astypalea is waving goodbye to petrol and diesel in a groundbreaking project that has been welcomed by local people

Guardian Book Blog

01.09.2023

Common wealth: how Birdsville adapted an age-old English custom for the outback | Queensland | The Guardian

Home to goat herds, dirt bike races and thousands of tourists, this tiny town’s big shared space reimagines an ancient concept

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20.08.2023

Notes on chocolate: tea and chocolate are a capital hit | London holidays | The Guardian

London’s the place to sample this flavoursome combination

Guardian Book Blog

29.07.2023

I took my daughter to Greece – and saw the world through a 17-year-old’s eyes | Family holidays | The Guardian

On our off-season break in Kos, we talk about friends, boys, college, and I realise one-on-one time is beneficial to our relationship and her wellbeing

Guardian Book Blog

09.07.2023

A River Thames walk to a great pub: The Oiler, London Docklands | London holidays | The Guardian

Fossils and geology stretching back millions of years are revealed on this fascinating route by river mudflats and ancient woods

Guardian Book Blog

08.07.2023

Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe | Europe holidays | The Guardian

A new Which? survey reveals that visitors are starting to look beyond the old overcrowded favourites such as Barcelona and Málaga

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19.06.2023

Celebrity hairdresser puts Mykonos villa up for sale for €50m

Charles Worthington, who has styled Sarah Jessica Parker and others, could get record sum for Greek island home

Guardian Book Blog

24.04.2023

How agritourism is giving a helping hand on Greece’s farms

A burgeoning farm holidays movement on the Peloponnese lets producers make extra income while offering visitors a glimpse of the country’s slower side

Guardian Book Blog

15.04.2023

Gloriously unorthodox … Greece’s wilder side has plenty of adventures in store

The authors of a new guide to wild Greece know where to find rugged landscapes, pristine beaches and lush vistas away from the touristy hotspots

Guardian Book Blog

14.04.2023

‘No cars, just donkeys’: readers’ top tips on off-the-beaten track Greece

Walks through gorges and lovely quiet towns plus secluded coves to swim in: our readers give the lowdown on the Greece you really want to visit

Guardian Book Blog

27.03.2023

Tell us about a trip off the beaten track in Greece – you could win a holiday voucher

Share details of a favourite Greek escape – the best tip wins £200 towards a Coolstays break

Guardian Book Blog

12.03.2023

Why you should explore Crete in the spring – and on foot

Greece’s largest and most southerly island is gorgeous in spring – there’s no better time to go trekking

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11.03.2023

Kefalonia claims the title of best Greek island in Which? Travel survey

Scenery, sandy beaches and solitude are key to the Ionian island’s appeal, according to the report, which put party-loving Mykonos in last place

Guardian Book Blog

05.02.2023

Rhodes less travelled: finding peace on the Greek island

Away from the tourist hotspots, this popular Aegean island still has plenty of magic

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29.11.2022

A moment that changed me: a lesbian pool party taught me how to be a better person | Life and style | The Guardian

When the mayor of Lesbos tried to ban a group of actual lesbians from having fun on his island, I was sent to cover their visit. I learned nothing about my sexuality, but plenty about humility<br>

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29.11.2022

My big, fat, Greek Easter: food and spectacle on Crete, Corfu and Tinos | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Ditch the chocolate eggs and daffodils – Easter tradition in Greece means firecrackers, processions and flying clay pots

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

I lost my underwear on the trail of Odysseus in Ithaca, Greece | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Research for a new guide book meant climbing a rock face on the Greek island crucial in Homer’s story, then crawling through spiky undergrowth. An epic in itself

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

Mykonos has had its fill of champagne-fuelled tourism | Greece | The Guardian

The Greek island makes a mint as a playground for rich and famous visitors. But locals say development has gone too far

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29.11.2022

Walk like a Minoan: hiking and foraging in eastern Crete | Crete holidays | The Guardian

A<strong> </strong>winter hike on a remote section of Crete’s E4 trail, fuelled by feta cheese and wild herbs, proves the perfect antidote to bleak times

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29.11.2022

‘A unique culinary repertoire’: What makes food and drink in Thessaloniki so special? | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Greece’s first Unesco city of gastronomy is famed for perfect pastries, spicy meatballs, wine, frappés and local specialities reflecting a rich cultural heritage<br>

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

A Greek island alive with bees and blooms | Gardening advice | The Guardian

Memories of loved ones pervade a nostalgic holiday for Allan Jenkins

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

‘So gorgeous you’ll shed tears of joy’: readers’ favourite beaches in Greece | Greece holidays | The Guardian

From Ithaca to Milos via the Peloponnese, our tipsters wax lyrical about glorious beach sojourns

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

‘The real life of Athens is here’ – hidden gems beyond and beneath the Acropolis | Athens holidays | The Guardian

The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian

From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay nearby

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

Seals and shipwrecks: lapping up the beauty of the northern Aegean | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Sunbathe with endangered wildlife and dive for ancient treasure off the island of Alonissos, one of the world’s ‘most sustainable’ destinations

Guardian Book Blog

29.11.2022

Greece reborn: reversing the fortunes of a ghostly mountain village | Greece holidays | The Guardian

With just nine residents, the Peloponnese retreat of Vamvakou was on the brink of extinction. Now it’s at the centre of a multi-million-euro project to lure back tourists and transform it into a tech hub

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29.11.2022

Hidden Greece: where to stay and what to do away from the beaten track | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Explore Greece’s wealth of secret beaches, mountains, sleepy islands and tempting tavernas

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29.11.2022

‘I wanted every decision made for me’: a package holiday to Corfu | Travel | The Guardian

Trek the Himalayas if you feel like it, but sometimes all you really want is for someone else to do the cooking, says Eva Wiseman

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29.11.2022

‘In a single walk you can see an acropolis, falcons and eagles’: hiking Greece’s ancient island paths | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

On the islands of Sifnos and Kythera, the revival of beautiful, traditional walking routes offers a greener, more sustainable way forward for tourism

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Retreat to Crete: why the Greek island is a perfect escape | Travel | The Guardian

Walking London’s unsung waterway: the River Lea rises again | London holidays | The Guardian

10 of the best European activity breaks with a spirit of adventure | Adventure travel | The Guardian

In May it is bliss, silent except for whistling bee-eaters: Tinos, the Cyclades, Greece | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

London’s spice trail: the sights, tastes, smells and sounds of India – in Wembley | London holidays | The Guardian

‘We came away awestruck’: 13 writers on Europe’s hidden treasures, from Chagall in Kent to Rome’s secret Caravaggios | Travel | The Guardian

My Greek sailing adventure: across the Ionian sea to Ithaca | Greece holidays | The Guardian

In the Greek midwinter: hiking around the Vikos gorge, Greece’s ‘Grand Canyon’ | Greece holidays | The Guardian

A return trip to John Betjeman’s Metro-land, 50 years on from his classic TV documentary | Day trips | The Guardian

All stations to Athens: crossing Europe by train and boat | Travel | The Guardian

‘They do my head in’: tour guides call for loudspeaker ban at London attractions | London | The Guardian

My trip to a Greek island idyll where electric vehicles rule | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Common wealth: how Birdsville adapted an age-old English custom for the outback | Queensland | The Guardian

Notes on chocolate: tea and chocolate are a capital hit | London holidays | The Guardian

I took my daughter to Greece – and saw the world through a 17-year-old’s eyes | Family holidays | The Guardian

A River Thames walk to a great pub: The Oiler, London Docklands | London holidays | The Guardian

Valencia tops surprising poll of travellers’ favourite coastal stays in Europe | Europe holidays | The Guardian

Celebrity hairdresser puts Mykonos villa up for sale for €50m

How agritourism is giving a helping hand on Greece’s farms

Gloriously unorthodox … Greece’s wilder side has plenty of adventures in store

‘No cars, just donkeys’: readers’ top tips on off-the-beaten track Greece

Tell us about a trip off the beaten track in Greece – you could win a holiday voucher

Why you should explore Crete in the spring – and on foot

Kefalonia claims the title of best Greek island in Which? Travel survey

Rhodes less travelled: finding peace on the Greek island

A moment that changed me: a lesbian pool party taught me how to be a better person | Life and style | The Guardian

My big, fat, Greek Easter: food and spectacle on Crete, Corfu and Tinos | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

I lost my underwear on the trail of Odysseus in Ithaca, Greece | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Mykonos has had its fill of champagne-fuelled tourism | Greece | The Guardian

Walk like a Minoan: hiking and foraging in eastern Crete | Crete holidays | The Guardian

‘A unique culinary repertoire’: What makes food and drink in Thessaloniki so special? | Greece holidays | The Guardian

A Greek island alive with bees and blooms | Gardening advice | The Guardian

‘So gorgeous you’ll shed tears of joy’: readers’ favourite beaches in Greece | Greece holidays | The Guardian

‘The real life of Athens is here’ – hidden gems beyond and beneath the Acropolis | Athens holidays | The Guardian

40 of the best beaches in Europe | Beach holidays | The Guardian

Seals and shipwrecks: lapping up the beauty of the northern Aegean | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

Greece reborn: reversing the fortunes of a ghostly mountain village | Greece holidays | The Guardian

Hidden Greece: where to stay and what to do away from the beaten track | Greece holidays | The Guardian

‘I wanted every decision made for me’: a package holiday to Corfu | Travel | The Guardian

‘In a single walk you can see an acropolis, falcons and eagles’: hiking Greece’s ancient island paths | Greek Islands holidays | The Guardian

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