Low-key agricultural conversions are opening up the cool, green north of Portugal to visitors, writes Fiona Dunlop.

The best travel experiences are often surprises and so it proved when I set out to reclaim the throne of Scotland.

As Scotland considers its place in the UK, Ewan McDonald searches for his family's place — and history — in Scotland.

When P.K. Stowers goes in search of world-class tapas, a cosy venue leaves him happily sated.

Aboard a river ship built for considerable comfort, Albertina Lloyd enjoys the luxurious side of one of Europe's great waterways.

A family OE in Europe was an eye-opener for Caitlin Wright.

The capital of the Netherlands is home to some of Europe's most stylish hotels. Here are five of the best.

Archaeologists have discovered that Stonehenge had a huge stone sibling just 3.2km to the northeast.

Sausages, sights - and a novel museum - make Hanover ideal for a husband-and-wife visit writes Judith Woods.

P.K. Stowers stays at a 700-year-old Spanish castle.

Russia is "practically in a state of war against Europe", with the crisis in Ukraine rapidly approaching "the point of no return", warn EU leaders.

This 700-year-old Spanish castle will appeal to amateur historians, hikers and those who enjoy fine dining.

Power of monetary policy to drive global growth is nearing its limit. Further progress depends on government leaders.

When Rome's tourist traps got a little tiring, Josh Martin found a boisterous table with locals was only a few clicks away.

The Czech Republic has given the world many things, but the greatest of these is lager beer, writes Peter de Graaf.

Atheist writer Richard Dawkins says it is 'immoral' to allow foetuses with Down’s syndrome to be born.

Jamie Morton gets to grips with picturesque Switzerland's double act of charming culture and flashy style.

Personal stories distinguish this war museum, which has reopened on London's South Bank following an $80 million refurbishment. Its showpiece, the display in the new World War I Galleries, was completed just in time for the centenary of the century-defining conflict.

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The Herald's Geoff Cumming and Greg Bowker visit London's Imperial War Museum to mark the centenary of World War One's outbreak.

An Italian villa is the perfect setting for an exotic honeymoon, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Slovenia is achingly beautiful, but stay on the path, warns Jenna Hand.

The city's knuckly notoriety no longer applies. Tourists come now for a laugh. And, as Ewan McDonald found on his pilgrimage - of arts, culture and fitba' - there's plenty.

Summer is festival time in Edinburgh, and thousands of visitors descend on the Scottish capital to see some of the best new talent in arts and entertainment.

Ten reasons to visit Glasgow, the number one UK destination "on the rise" by TripAdvisor, and the third best destination in the UK, in the 2013 Travellers' Choice Destinations.

Former motorsport boss Max Mosley may serve an injunction on Google over the continued publication of images of him taken at an orgy.

French tax hikes over the last three years and fiscal breaks provided by Portugal are driving rich French to seek homes in the Atlantic-hugging country.

Years of history lie under the hallowed ground of one of the world's most famous cricket venues. But the best bit is the tea and scones ritual, writes Kevin Pilley.

Leave modesty at the door to get the best treatment at a Turkish bathhouse, writes Megan Singleton.