As overcrowded European destinations struggle to deal with hordes of travellers, some places not only offer an alternative to mass tourism but actively want you to visit.

Set some 40km off Iceland's northern coast, this windswept sliver is home to one of Europe's most remote settlements and a thriving seabird population.

The Vjosa winds some 272km from Greece to Albania, its blue-green waters slipping past Illyrian ruins, timeworn villages and stark mountainous landscapes.

Linking eight Balkan nations, the new Trans Dinarica cycling trail twists through some of the continent's most stunning – and least-visited – landscapes.

Many travellers snap pictures during their trips, but others find that slowing down to illustrate a place helps them appreciate it in a more meaningful way.

The invention of railroads ushered in a new era of land travel, and forever changed the way humans perceive time.

Launched in 2022, the path threads Québec's bucolic villages and lake-laced landscapes, passing more than 100 culinary stops from Montréal to Sherbrooke.

The viral trend of enduring long flights with no phones, screens or distractions recently captured the world's attention. But what if we remain unplugged once we step off a plane?