2022

"What’s remarkable about this capital isn't just its collection of medieval, Gothic and Baroque buildings, but its turn-of-the-20th-century ones - Riga is a hub of Art Nouveau architecture..."

"From lushly forested islets fringed by gorgeous sweeps of sand to a human-made mound of rock topped with a 17th century church, each Montenegrin island offers something different..."

"With its enormous size, cross-shaped floorplan and commanding dome, Belgrade's Church of Saint Sava was clearly modelled on Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia. But there is so much more to it..."

"Tying up the northeastern edge of Croatia’s Peljesac peninsula like an unbreakable bow, the stunning Walls of Ston ('Europe’s Great Wall') is the world's second-longest defensive barrier..."

"A long and rich history has bequeathed Prague a wealth of unique artistic treasures, from Gothic sculpture and Baroque painting to interwar design and contemporary installations..."

"As Scotland in miniature, the landscape on Skye ranges from the lush, undulating hills and coastal tracks of Sleat to the deep glens and saw-toothed peaks of the Cuillin Mountains..."

"The Great Glen is world-famous for its hill walking, with some of the best routes around Glen Nevis, Glencoe and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in Britain. Look out for golden eagles..."

" From floor-stomping ceilidhs to avant-garde modern dance, Edinburgh’s calendar of cultural events - including the Edinburgh Fringe, the world's largest arts festival - is truly outstanding..."

"Skye's jaw-dropping landscapes and time-honoured castles are popular tourist draws, while those seeking solitude – and stunning sandy beaches – venture out to the Outer Hebrides..."