
After many overpacked journeys, we now travel with a single carry-on. The secret is choosing versatile pieces and accepting that you can always wash a shirt.

After many overpacked journeys, we now travel with a single carry-on. The secret is choosing versatile pieces and accepting that you can always wash a shirt.

Some of the best walks are never on the front page of a guidebook. Look for paths that start in villages and follow old farm tracks.

There is a particular silence before sunrise in the mountains. The air is cold, the valley still dark, and the first light turns the peaks pink.

Trains are a wonderful way to see a country. Book seats early for scenic routes, pack snacks and keep a book handy for the long stretches.

The most memorable beaches are often a short walk beyond the car park. Pack water, a picnic and a sense of adventure.