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A change is as good as a rest, so the saying goes. As well as a relaxing break, travelling to a new destination can spark creativity, and if your holiday takes in a lovely garden or a beautiful landsc

From the otherworldly landscapes of Iceland to Italy’s white-capped mountains – if you love the cold, in these destinations winter is always coming...

The parks and wilderness areas of Italy are some of the most dramatic on the continent, ranging from Europe’s highest active volcano to the last refuge of the Marsican bear. We pick 21 of the wildest to explore…

From island-hopping in southerly Okinawa to farm experiences in rural Aomori and skiing in far northern Hokkaido, this diverse archipelago offers intriguing local culture, ancient history and epic wilderness experiences around every corner — and deeper exploration reaps huge rewards

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about