In January 2018, we visited Zakopane for the first time and were immediately greeted by a snowstorm we barely escaped. A practical guide with 15 tips — where to stay, how to get there from Krakow, when to visit, and why you shouldn't expect it to be like the Alps.

Poznań is the cradle of Polish statehood — Duke Mieszko I laid the foundations here. Today it's a fantastic city with butting goats on the town hall clock at noon, Lake Malta, and craft beer in Stary Browar. A guide with 15 tips on where to stay and what to try.

Bieszczady Poland is the country's Wild East — rugged Carpathian mountains with high-altitude meadows, primeval forests home to wolves and bears, and far fewer tourists than the Tatras. A complete guide with 12 top tips: climbing Tarnica, UNESCO wooden churches, a forest narrow-gauge railway, and Solina Reservoir.

Marmolada is the highest peak in the Dolomites and home to the last great glacier in the region — but after the tragic collapse of 2022, new rules apply. A complete guide with 10 tips: the Move To Top cable car, when (not) to climb, and what to expect on the slopes.

Val di Funes in Italy and the iconic Santa Maddalena church are among the most photographed spots in the Dolomites. The easy stroll to the churches is pushchair-friendly, while the Adolf-Munkel-Weg beneath the Odle walls is worth a 4-hour hike. A complete guide with 12 tips: where to photograph, where to stay, and when to visit for the best light.

Lago di Misurina is a pearl of the Dolomites Italy and a peaceful alternative to the crowds at Tre Cime — the loop around the lake is pushchair-friendly. The Cadini di Misurina viewpoint is just a 30-minute walk. A complete guide with 10 tips: from winter ice skating to the Cosmolab observatory.