‘A torch illuminates a human skull!’ My horror all-nighter in a haunted manor
Immersive theatre is booming. So what’s the next stage? A 24-hour, up-all-night scarefest in a spooky manor. Our writer grabs her smelter – and prepares for the thrill of her life
‘The real life of Athens is here’ – hidden gems beyond and beneath the Acropolis
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital
Hidden Portugal: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
Hauntingly beautiful villages, thermal springs, unspoilt beaches, fairytale castles ... Portugal has so much more to offer than the bustle of the Algarve
Hidden Italy: where to stay and what to do off the beaten track
In our third instalment on less-visited corners of Europe, we look at Italy, home to some of the world’s best-known sights, but also plenty of quieter beauty spots
The Canaries are Spain’s most accessible destination under current UK travel rules – and home to historical towns, dramatic coastlines, wild walks and excellent seafood
