Hidden China

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Fort, Mumbai

Mumbai local Prima Dsouza introduces us to Fort in South

Tuscany

Vineyards and hilltop towns grace a route that could have come from an old master painting (if cars had existed in the Renaissance)

Join Grizzly Bears in Canada

Right now, every salmon swimming upstream on Canada’s Pacific Coast risks becoming lunch for an insatiable grizzly bear. For human spectators, it’s a thrilling feeling to get within safe viewing range of these furry giants. A trip to the often-remote nature reserves where the bears gather takes some advance planning, with both lodges and expert tours getting booked up well ahead, so block off some grizzly-time in your travel diary for September 2019

Chapel House, Penzance

No pirates, but plenty of seaside style at this boutique home-from-home on Cornwall’s tip

Europe’s greatest free museums

Museum-mooching on your city break can be a pricy pursuit,

Time for Steins

Everyone knows about Munich’s Oktoberfest, the celebration of beer and

Van Life

The Airbnb of motorhome rentals, Yescapa connects people yearning for

The Glassblowers

The borough of Bermondsey is the site of London’s last remaining glassblowing studio. Meet Peter Layton and his team, whose work is breathing fresh life into the art form

Wild Back Garden

Summon wilderness to your garden by gathering together by the fire or camping under the stars

HOW TO Make the Most of Your Pound £

The pound has had a rocky ride in recent weeks

Do Look Down

The winners of the world’s first drone awards, celebrating the art of aerial photography, have been announced. We pick our favourites here; to see more, head to droneawards.photo or go to the exhibition in Siena, Italy, from 26 October

THE SECRET HISTORY OF: The Swiss Army Knife

This pocket-knife is as much a Swiss icon as fondue and big, droopy-faced dogs – find out how its versatile design came to be a cut above the rest

WHAT’S COOKING: The Paris Bistro

It seems impossible that something as vital to French life

Miami Nice

If you’re not quite ready to give up on summer,

PHOTO CHALLENGE: Feast

Each month we set our Instagram followers a new challenge – to submit photos on a theme. Here are the winning images for ‘feast’

TRY ANYTHING ONCE: Flamenco

Kevin EG Perry took his two left feet to Madrid’s Teatro Flamenco, where he attempted to master the basics of this sultry Spanish dance

UNPLANNED: Kefallonia

TWO FRIENDS AND I WENT on holiday to the Greek

SKETCHBOOK: Time Out for Tuk-tuks

Freelance illustrator and teacher Suhita Shirodkar on a trip to Cambodia with fellow artists

GOING FURTHER: Tall Tales on the High Seas

Lonely Planet’s Accessible Travel Manager Martin Heng sets out on an accessible adventure from Sydney to Melbourne

GREAT ESCAPE: Croatia

Far from the well-trodden tourist trail of Dubrovnik, Split and Hvar, another Croatia lies in wait. Take the time to discover its electrifying capital, fairy-tale castles and secret coves on a northern road trip around the eastern Adriatic

ON THE OREGON FOOD TRAIL

Take a leisurely trip around Oregon to experience the unique food culture of this US Pacific Coast state – start with quirky Portland’s outstanding culinary scene, then head on for wine country, forest foraging and legendary seafood

ultimate EATS

Pack your passport and loose-fitting clothing, and join us on a tour of the world’s most memorable food experiences

First steps

Follow in the wake of prophets and shepherds on the Jordan Trail – a new long-distance footpath that traverses lost cities, parched wadis and some of the wildest quarters of the Middle East

Manchester food and drink

Manchester, as any Mancunian will tell you, is the jewel in the crown of northern England. Key to its appeal is an ever-blossoming food and drink culture. This guide highlights the city’s top eateries and bars

Outdoors in Sardinia

Sardinia captivates with its wild interior and out-of-this-world beaches. Its coastal drives thrill, its prehistory puzzles and millions of sheep rule the roads. Get the lowdown on the island's outdoor appeal

Shopping in Berlin

At the heart of Germany’s capital is a lively shopping scene that encapsulates its unique combination of glamour and grit. &KDUW D FRXUVH IURP ÁHD PDUNHWV WR department stores with this guide

Best of Goa

Goa is a kaleidoscopic blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures unfurling along a virtually uninterrupted string of golden-sand beaches. Dive into the best of all the brilliance that Goa has to offer