Slow Travel

From biking across vineyard-dotted hills in Europe to witnessing one of the world's most breathtaking lakes in Pakistan, here are 10 stories we couldn't stop talking about this year.

Two hundred years ago, it helped spread people, ideas and goods across the US. Now, it's become a paddler's paradise with more than 700 miles of continuous, navigable waterways.

Spanning 1,450km from the North Sea to the Swiss Alps, the Rhine Cycle Route is 87% car-free, culturally rich and surprisingly accessible.

The Hyères Islands offer an idyllic escape into protected pine forests, unspoilt beaches – and one of France's most distinctive communities.

Being willing to switch when, where and how you travel can still land you affordable trips on a week's notice.

In Tempe, Arizona, Culdesac is reimagining US cities for people, not cars – and inviting travellers to explore its plazas, paseos and Mediterranean-inspired design.

As England celebrates the 200th anniversary of rail travel, author and train expert Tom Chesshyre reveals his favourite rides across the UK.

As overcrowded European destinations struggle to deal with hordes of travellers, some places not only offer an alternative to mass tourism but actively want you to visit.