Provence: 'Tis the season of the truffle
24 December 2011 12:00 AM
In deep midwinter, southern France entices a gourmet gathering. By Rob Cowen
Trail of the unexpected: Saint Nicholas in Puglia
24 December 2011 12:00 AM
A Turkish bishop adopted by an Italian port is an inspiration for shoppers.
Win an amazing three-night winter spa break in Austria for two worth £2,500
19 December 2011 03:37 PM
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Getting ready to be hip in the city of squares
18 December 2011 12:00 AM
The cultural spotlight is about to fall on Maribor. Adrian Mourby explores a little-known jewel
Ella's excellent adventures in Lululand
18 December 2011 12:00 AM
There's reindeer poo, dog sleds – and lots of snow. Sarah Barrell takes her daughter to a wild and wonderful corner of Lapland
On The Road: A corner of the Catalan capital where absurdity meets innovation
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
I bumped umbrellas with bedraggled tourists funnelling through the soggy streets on my way to the Museum of Ideas and Inventions (mibamuseum.com). This is one of Barcelona's newest and quirkiest museums, the perfect place to escape the deluge, and I've been longing to go for ages. (Not least because I'd heard about the fantastic tube-slide which swirls down to the basement galleries. Sadly, it was closed during my visit.)
The Lonely Planet Journey: The Glacier Express
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
This stretch of Swiss narrow-gauge rail rambles through meadows and over mountain passes, skirts stone castles, gingerbread villages and the Matterhorn, and rumbles over 291 bridges and through 91 tunnels. It's one of most beautiful rail journeys on Earth.
Journey to the source: Design in Helsinki
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
Pioneering design abounds in Helsinki, says Adrian Mourby
Indulge on Moorish influences
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
Spanish forces drove the Moors from this medieval frontier, leaving a enticing fusion of both cultures
Andalucía sets the standard for high-speed rail journeys
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
Europe's greatest advances in high-speed rail in recent years have come from Spain – with startling improvements in journey times to, and around, Andalucía.
Active Andalucía
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
Adrenalin anyone? Seekers of adventure should start right here
48 Hours in Málaga
17 December 2011 12:00 AM
Receive a warm welcome in the cultured corners and bustling bars of this Mediterranean marvel
Win a Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Win one of three 16GB Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphones courtesy of the Heineken Hub.
Win a Holiday for two to the Canary Islands
We are giving you a chance to win a seven-night holiday for two adults to two of the Canary Islands.
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Three glasses of free champagne and a special menu at 46 top London restaurants.
Get your gadget fix
Only the latest in technology news - plus our guide to the latest Christmas contraptions.
Try the new Nissan LEAF
Electric cars have finally come of age. Click here to find out more - or book a test drive.
Commercial thought leaders
Watch the best in the business world give their insights into the world of business.
Win 7 days skiing in north Italy
Visit Champoluc and Gressoney, including ski passes, travel and a three-star hotel.
