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Brits kick defence spending down the road . . . yet again

LATIKA M BOURKE: Britain’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer has revealed the country’s new defence budget — cementing its place as the ‘all talk, no action’ NATO ally.

Latika M Bourke

Half-timbered houses pepper the historic centre of Provins.

insidersOld-time France is a day trip away from Paris

Provins not Provence. And visiting Provins is like time travelling

Steve McKenna

Delamere Forest is a treat for cyclists.

landscapeRide or walk an enchanting English forest made for drama

The star of Netflix dramas Safe, The Stranger and Fool Me Once makes a good day out

Steve McKenna

There's plenty of communal seating at the Marche Couvert Saint-Quentin in the 10th arrondissement of Paris.

europeFire hits Paris food-hall market, but we find other options

Even before the current riots and curfews, a fire tore through Marche des Enfants Rouge. We have less-known spots to visit

Steve McKenna

The Singing Ringing Tree rises on Crown Point outside Burnley.

outdoorsStrolling to the song of the Singing Ringing Tree

Stretching the legs in the north of England

Steve McKenna

You can enjoy refreshments in the cafe next to Towneley Hall, Burnley.

EnglandBurnley’s big three

An insider’s choice of a trio of beauties

Steve McKenna

An assortment of headwear is displayed in the Gallery of Hats at Stockport's Hat Works.

EnglandA town to tip your hat to

A free museum that has top hats and trilbies, helmets and fezzes

Steve McKenna

The bucolic scenery and engineering prowess of Kinderdijk leave visitors spellbound.

europeDutch windmills wind back time

Windows into the past are a classic sight in the Netherlands

Steve McKenna

Whether you're self-catering or eating out, seafood is a staple in Les Sables d'Olonne.

europeMichelin myths and morsels

A star on the French seaside

Steve McKenna

An aerial view of the Afsluitdijk, a key component of the Zuiderzee Works project.

EuropeDutch ingenuity beats life below sea level

Holding back the North Sea shows the depth of skill in the Netherlands

Steve McKenna

It's beguiling cycling through the marshes outside Les Sables d'Olonne.

VelodysseeA fabulous fraction of a mega bike route

Seeing France at a slower pace

Steve McKenna

*** BEST PIX*** NAUCALPAN DE JUAREZ, MEXICO - SEPTEMBER 25: Alejandro González Iñárritu and Tom Cruise pose for a photo during the red carpet for the movie "Digger" at Plaza Toreo Parque Central on September 25, 2026 in Naucalpan de Juarez, Mexico. (Photo by Angel Delgado/Getty Images)

inspiredDigging up movie locations

Setting the scene on Tom Cruise’s new movie, and recommending good film-themed tours

Stephen Scourfield

With its quaint watering holes, eateries and idyllic setting, Felixstowe Ferry is the most charming slice of this Suffolk coastal town.

seasideSuffolk coast guide

A stand-out quartet on an unsung slice of English coast

Steve McKenna

The Port of Felixstowe is the UK's largest container ship port.

insiderFelixstowe? Really? Surprises at a UK harbour

Container ship spotting on a peninsula is steeped in military history

Steve McKenna

A street market in Belgrade.

europeBeautiful Belgrade, but going up in smoke

Ross Taylor takes in the intriguing capital of Serbia

Ross Taylor

Rue Cremieux is a strong contender for Paris' most colourful street.

franceThe most colourful street in Paris

Rue Cremieux is radiant in all seasons

Steve McKenna

Llechwedd Glamping Pods overlook historic slate quarries at Blaenau Ffestiniog.

UKAn offbeat base in the peaks of Wales

Slating a new place, with simple home comforts while exploring the outdoors

Steve McKenna

Curving through south Manchester, the Fallowfield Loop is billed as Britain's longest urban cycleway, but walkers use it too.

activityTracking down more British bike paths

Out and about on two wheels in the countryside

Steve McKenna

The Mawddach Trail promises scenic estuary views, sounds and scents.

activityCycling a pretty portion of Britain

Exploring picturesque Welsh estuaries on two wheels

Steve McKenna

Liverpool Town Hall is one of the landmark buildings of the Georgian era in Britain.

heritageSecrets of a British landmark

Beauty and history in Liverpool

Steve McKenna

The Vieux Nice district is great for strolling, wining and dining.

europeNice ideas from the south of France

Making a real event of “the last day”, using a train and “left luggage” tricks

Steve McKenna

UK airports grounded by air traffic control failure.

World NewsTravel chaos as hundreds of flights grounded across UK

Some passengers said they had been stuck on the tarmac for hours, before their flights were eventually cancelled.

Digital Staff

Timberbush driver-guide Jack Stravaiger by Loch Fleet, one of the many possible photo stops on Scotland's north-east coast.

scotlandNot done roamin’ until you’ve been to Dunrobin Castle

Splendour and darkness at a Highland beauty

Steve McKenna

The markets in Kruje, in the mountains an hour from Tirana.

balkansBehind the Albania Riviera

The coming out of an interesting destination

Martin Stewart