England opens up its green and pleasant lands to adventurers between March and October. Here are some top tips on the best time to hike its varied landscapes, whether you’re going coastal or the Cotswolds, to the lakes or over peaks.
Catalonia prides itself from being different to the rest of Spain. Different culture, politics, cuisine, landscapes and language. Similarly, there’s something different to do with each season so, if you’re working out when to travel there, take your pick in our expert guide.
The word Malta translates as refuge from the Phoenician, and when you go walking on this Mediterranean archipelago, you’ll feel like you’ve had a proper escape. With tours through all seasons, except peak summer, here are our top tips on when to travel there.
With holidays between March and November, and a country that’s packed with mountains, lakes and magnificent cities, there’s a time of year to suit everyone in Slovenia. Except in the depths of winter, when they keep their natural beauties to themselves.
Most people are craving some Carpathian time when they head to Poland, as well as plenty of time to themselves in a country that is a gift to adventurers. Working out the best time for you may depend on your chosen mountain range.
Although it’s well known for city breaks, Oktoberfest and Christmas markets, Germany’s multi-seasonal treats stretch far beyond these clichés. The Black Forest is revitalising in spring, the Alps are reviving in summer, and hiking in Herbst, as autumn is called in German, is a colossal colourfest.
Vietnam has had many cultural influences over the centuries, with both the northern and southern regions seeing good, bad and the ugly. There is a similar north-south divide with the weather, but it’s never ugly. Read our top tips on when to go.
Bhutan is one of the most extraordinary, welcoming and unforgettable places to visit. It’s also a ‘happy place’ for many, given that it prioritises Gross National Happiness over Gross Domestic Product. Check out our top tips on timing your trip.
It’s big, bold and beautiful, and there’s actually a surprisingly sizeable travel window for trekking there. Read more about timings, treks and top of the world tips on choosing your best time to go to Nepal.
Winter or summer, Jotunheimen Mountains or Rondane National Park, here’s our guide to the best time to go to Norway. A country where hiking, cross-country skiing and cycling the likes of the magnificent Mjølkevegen are always refreshing – and life-affirming.
Read our top tips and inspo for choosing the right time to go Nordic. With details of natural and cultural events in the south and west of the country. Here are some of our top tips on when and where to go.
Italians are impulsive by nature, so why not follow their example by just going to Italy when you want. The good news is, if you are feeling impulsive, you will find an Italian idyll any time of the year.
