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20+ most popular Guardian Travel articles, as voted by our community.
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10 of the best group trips for solo travellers
From wild camping in the Sahara and the Lakes to culinary adventures and tours of Europe, these holidays are also a fun way to meet new people
‘Prepare to be blown away – literally’: readers’ favourite trips in Ireland
Our tipsters confirm that the Emerald Isle’s pubs, cafes and literary hotspots offer brilliant backup for its huge variety of outdoor adventures. Scroll down for the winner
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Where to go on holiday this year: 23 great travel ideas for 2023
From Croatia’s dramatic sinkhole lakes to rewilded glens in Scotland, our travel writers pick fun and sustainable adventures for the coming year
‘A land of fairy pools and exquisite light’: escape to the wilds of Skye
Discover breathtaking views, superb food and utter peace on this popular island on the west coast of Scotland
The best new European train journeys for 2023
Overnight trains between Stuttgart and Vienna and Bordeaux and Freiburg are among several new services that have launched in recent days
My life in budget holidays has been a priceless experience
From chance encounters to thrilling train rides, holidays on a shoestring have been some of my best
Dreams of escape: island adventures in the Lake District
The Lake District is rightly famed for its breathtaking waters, but its numerous small islands are also havens just waiting to be explored
Guardian Travel on Biking
Like a ski resort for bikes: downhill mountain biking in Wales
BikePark Wales offer the UK’s longest beginner trail – 5km – and a great introduction to downhill mountain biking. Our writer and her family try it out
Guardian Travel on Outdoors
Walks of a lifetime: six epic mountain hikes across Europe
From a sandstone labyrinth to bears and marmots, Europe’s hills and mountains offer exhilarating long-distance walks. Just don’t forget your poles and harness
Five of the best online mapping apps
Plan runs, rides and walks with this selection of navigation aids – all of which allow you create, follow and share hiking and cycling routes
Guardian Travel on Positivity
‘No sex please, we’re meditating’: peace and positivity on a weekend retreat
At a country house in West Sussex, meditation, yoga and detox come together for a weekend of mindfulness that expands your ‘protective bubble’
Guardian Travel on Swiss Alps
E for easy: cycling the Swiss Alps by e-bike
With Switzerland now on the travel green list, it’s the perfect time to head for the hills. But if lockdown has left you struggling for fitness, an e-bike can take the strain out of the climbs
Guardian Travel on Travel
20 of the best travel films
From Rome to the Amazon, in these 20 films stunning locations play a starring role – and they’re all on now at a laptop or TV near you
A paradise for walkers: Germany is home to more than 150 long-distance hiking trails
An impressive network of trails, nearly all accessible by public transport, makes it easy to plan your own adventure in the Bundesrepublik
Guardian Travel on Vegan
Best vegan and vegetarian food tours in European cities
Plant-based tours are springing up in cities where meaty cuisine traditionally rules – and these choices also explore some of Europe’s coolest urban districts
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The end of tourism?
The long read: The pandemic has devastated global tourism, and many will say ‘good riddance’ to overcrowded cities and rubbish-strewn natural wonders. Is there any way to reinvent an industry that…
10 of Europe’s most enchanted off-the-radar islands
Find unspoiled nature, uncrowded shores, peace and tranquillity on these small islands
Europe’s best walking cities: Seven wonders of the wandering world
From atmospheric Berlin to Joyce’s Trieste, via Marseille’s markets and a wellbeing walk in Copenhagen, city strolls reward the curious rambler
10 of the best train journeys in Europe, chosen by Lonely Planet
A new book on rail travel across the continent showcases gorgeous scenery, historic routes and adventures at a slower pace
10 stunning places to stay in southern Spain
Where to go in southern Spain for culture, history and cuisine – from mountain horseback riding to the ultimate fly-and-flop
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