The World Heritage listed town that's turned into a medieval circus
"For us, there has not been much liberation," says our guide, with characteristic Baltic understatement.
No crowds: Europe's three new travel hotspots
Lovely old Europe, once vibrant, feels dog-tired, swamped by tourists and in need of a good lie down. But not the Baltic States.
Is this the easiest place to cycle in Europe?
Flat terrain, ancient castles and picturesque lakes and forests: Few cycling routes offer as much as the Baltics.
Julia Zemiro's 10 favourite Eurovision destinations
Julia Zemiro, queen of the world’s quirkiest song fest, counts down her hit parade of Europe’s best places.
One day three ways: Tallinn, Estonia
The Estonian capital is much better value for money than the more familiar historic centres of Western Europe.
New beat in the Baltic
With a song in his heart, Adrian Bridge revisits Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia 20 years after independence.
Ten top towns in Europe you've never heard of
Done Venice, Paris and London? Ticked off Prague, Budapest, Berlin and Dubrovnik? It may be time to delve a little deeper on your next European adventure.
Best of travel in 2009: castles to cuisine
Discover the places and innovations across the globe that have made their mark in the past year.
