Abi Jackson rounds up some elevated accommodation options and finds treehouse living has come a long way.

Built high among the trees of a secluded valley, Chewton Glen’s treehouse suites offer luxury accommodation high in the forest canopy.

For further information see chewtonglen.com.

Tourists can track work by Spain's enigmatic artist and discover a less travelled part of the country, writes Nicola Lamb.

This once war-torn city is back on the tourist trail, observes Stephan Scheuer.

Bruce Logan argues if the state passes a law that changes the nature of marriage then every citizen's liberty is endangered.

Nicola Lamb dives into the spirit of the Spanish capital.

On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim - one free pleasure still available to all.

Christopher Hirst discovers a strong appetite for street food as locals exercise their culinary creativity on Helsinki Restaurant Day.

The tiny Greek island of Symi remains steeped in tradition, discovers Lois Green.

Increasing the minimum wage and paid parental leave to a minimum of 18 weeks are recommended in a report on how New Zealand can improve the quality of life for children.

Jason Burt finds much to love about the writer's favourite holiday villa.

The Independent's Simon Calder finds beautiful Mediterranean views are going begging as tourists avoid Greece during its summer of discontent.

Jill Worrall heads across choppy waters to visit a former monastic site on a rocky Irish outcrop.

These two rocky outcrops off the coast of County Kerry support large gannet and puffin colonies. The larger of the two islands, Great Skellig, was also once home to a remote Christian monastery and is now a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Belgrade's two rivers offer sunny strolls and lively waterside activity, writes Mary Novakovich.

Rhiannon Batten discovers a gingerbread house with gourmet extras in the historic market town of Knaresborough.

Will Hawkes spends 48 hours in the city of Mozart's birth and finds there's more to it than music and marzipan.

The threat of volcanic eruption has done wonders for tourism in Iceland.