TravelThe azure Greek seaside town you’ve probably never heard ofThe Blue City, as Kavala is known, is rarely visited by Brits, but as well as being lovely it has a Jewish past and the unspoilt island of Thassos is a short boat road awayBy Angela Epstein4 min read
Israel‘It’s beyond tourism, everyone who boards a plane to the Jewish state is helping us heal’The UK and Ireland Israeli Office director explains why we should visit Israel why, and thanks the 70,000 Brits who already haveBy Michael Ben-Baruch1 min read
TravelThis Thai island is divine… No wonder The White Lotus took noticeSeason three of the TV drama, on our screens now, was filmed on Koh Samui. Already a highlight for visitors to Thailand’s southern regions, its pull is now set to soarBy Lianne Kolirin 5 min read
PeruFollowing in the paw prints of Paddington in PeruThis month the marmalade-loving bear whose story was inspired by the Kindertransport hits the big screen in Peru. I make the same journeyBy Karen Glaser7 min read
first personPlanning a flight to Israel? Don’t book until you’ve read our writers’ recent experiencesFrom heightened (and humourless) security measures at Ben Gurion to a less-than-optimal new direct flight from Manchester, Israel travel comes at a costBy Angela Epstein6 min read
TravelBerlin 35 years after the Wall came down – is this Europe’s most intriguing capital?There’s been a resurgence of Jewish life in BerlinBy Anthea Gerrie5 min read
Israeli theatre‘My own breakup inspired my sweet and sinister LGBT comedy’Israeli playwright Gur Piepskovitz’s upcoming work explores themes of otherness and self-discoveryBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
TravelLublin and Krakow remain bright enclaves of Yiddish song and cultureDespite the dark shadows history cast over these Polish cities, Jewish landmarks, arts and cuisine hold fastBy Anthea Gerrie5 min read
HalkidikiOut of the blueIf you’re a fan of Jewish history, ancient Greek philosophy or just sea view pool suites, Halkidiki in northern Greece is the perfect holiday destinationBy Cathy Winston6 min read
TravelA Greek OdysseyAndy Mossack finds a private yacht cruise around the Greek islands isn’t only for the gilded fewBy Andy Mossack5 min read
TravelSlovenia’s green heartKate Wickers discovers a land of surprises, from sustainable cities to spectacular scenery in SloveniaBy Kate Wickers5 min read
TravelChina’s wild heartRupert Parker finds the real-life inspiration for Avatar’s otherworldly landscapes and more in picturesque HunanBy Rupert Parker5 min read
TravelWales’s wild west: exploring the Pembrokeshire coastAs the Pembrokeshire Coast Path prepares to celebrate its 55th anniversary, Gaby Koppel discovers untamed scenery and little-known luxuryBy Gaby Koppel5 min read
TravelSlower Silesia – a cycling holiday in PolandNicholas Lezard saddles up to explore Poland’s beautiful but little-visited Lower Silesia region by bikeBy Nicholas Lezard5 min read
TravelThe Seychelles: island life in the slow laneLuxury castaway Angelina Villa-Clarke meets the locals on remote Desroches Island in the SeychellesBy Angelina Villa-Clarke5 min read
TravelDundee breakAnthea Gerrie finds more than cake in this Scottish city, including art galore and a revamped waterfrontBy Anthea Gerrie5 min read