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Santa is coming and these pubs are going to town with their tinsel and fairy lights, as well as hosting special drinks and events over the festive season ...

I took the scenic route to Daugavpils, birthplace of the abstract artist - a world of breathtaking colour, kindness and cold ...

From natural springs and lookout points to country bakeries with the 'best sausage roll of my life', readers share where they rest and refresh on a long drive ...

From the wild wonders of a national park in Ireland to a perfect pastry in a Portuguese surfing town, our tipsters revel in surprises on their travels ...

Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the 'bad' elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine ...

From new butterfly habitats in the Cotswolds to arctic willow planting in the Scottish Highlands, there are increasing numbers of places where humans are giving nature a helping hand to re-establish itself ...

From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here's how to make the most of your time alone ...

Guardian travel writers share their discoveries of the year, taking in food, art, history and wildlife ...

Manageable in scale but crammed with history and nature, North Macedonia is a perfect introduction to the underexplored west Balkans ...

From highway restaurants of surprising quality, to wilderness walks that break up long drives, we want to know where you love to pull over ...