Thrill of the night train: from Vienna to Rome on the next-gen moonlight express
Austria’s upgraded sleeper proves an exciting way to travel between two absorbing, family-friendly cities for our writer and her young daughters
The Guardian‘Sun-soaked, wave-lapped and never crowded’: Sicily’s idyllic unspoilt beaches
A world away from Italy’s crowded beach resorts, the island’s south-west offers remote golden sands plus villages, vineyards and great restaurants
The GuardianWalking in solitude and sunshine in Sicily: a newly restored pilgrim’s trail
A path in the Madonie natural park once used by itinerant friars takes present-day hikers on mountain trails through a terrain rich in wildlife
The GuardianAre you a Type A traveller? Why the quest for perfection could be ruining your holiday – and your relationships
Tomas Telegramma’s endless quest to optimise his holiday was doing the opposite. Here’s how he learned to put down the to-do list and love uncertainty
The GuardianAway with Zan Rowe: ‘I cried every day in Greece, it was that beautiful’
In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about travel, the TV and radio presenter reveals the pasta dish that took her to ‘heaven’ – and the holiday ritual that resets her
The GuardianGoing solo: top European resorts for single skiers
From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here’s how to make the most of your time alone
The Guardian10 great Christmas getaways
Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive season
The GuardianDream ’scapes: Europe’s 10 best surrealist trips for art lovers
Celebrate the centenary of surrealism in Europe with a trip to the art movement’s key spaces and places
The GuardianItaly’s ‘antidote to overtourism’: exploring unexpected delights in Vicenza and beyond
A new Italian holidays app, created by locals, helps steer travellers away from tourist traps by highlighting unusual places to eat, sleep and visit
The GuardianHow to keep your cool cycling up Italian mountains with a teenager in tow
E-bikes transform a four-day cycling tour of the South Tyrol from an endurance test to an enjoyable jaunt with enough puff left over for bonding chats amid the spectacular scenery
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