Three days in Edinburgh on a budget
A budget-friendly Edinburgh itinerary covering the Old Town, Calton Hill, Dean Village, museums and a centrally located hostel.
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From Brussels to Ghent and Bruges by train
A practical route from Brussels to Ghent and Bruges, with the principal neighbourhoods, waterways and viewpoints in each city.
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A coastal stay in Estepona on the Costa del Sol
A stay at Kempinski Hotel Bahía near Estepona, with subtropical gardens, Mediterranean views and several restaurants by the sea.
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Granada: the Alhambra, historic quarters and an Andalusian hammam
A guide to Granada through the Alhambra, Albaicín, Sacromonte and a restorative visit to Hammam Al Ándalus.
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Two ways to experience the southern Mediterranean
A concise guide to two very different southern Mediterranean trips: a coastal break in Cyprus and a journey through Egypt’s history and Red Sea landscapes.
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The Cotswolds from London: how to get there and what to see
A public-transport itinerary from London through Castle Combe, Bibury, Cirencester and Bath, with practical notes for planning the route.
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London beyond the landmarks: streets and neighbourhoods to explore
A guide to London through colourful streets, markets, canals, historic districts and contemporary architecture beyond the standard itinerary.
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Paris through its most distinctive streets and views
A visual guide to Paris through Montmartre, the Seine, historic gardens, bookshops and several quieter streets beyond the main monuments.
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Alsace: an itinerary through its towns and villages
A journey through Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg, following Alsace’s timber-framed streets and vineyard landscapes.
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Frankfurt: old streets, modern skyline and the River Main
A guide to Frankfurt through Römerberg, riverside viewpoints, museums, gardens and a design hotel in the city’s east end.
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Marrakech: medina, gardens and a stay in a riad
A guide to Marrakech through Jemaa el-Fna, the souks, historic gardens, Moroccan food and a stay at Riad Tawargit.
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Kraków: a guide to the medieval centre
A winter visit to Kraków through Rynek Główny, Wawel, historic streets and a small aparthotel near the centre.
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Matera: sleeping in a cave room among the Sassi
A stay at Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita in Matera, with the Sassi, rock architecture and breakfast in a former church.
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A weekend in Puglia: exploring the Itria Valley
A practical guide to Alberobello, Locorotondo, Cisternino and Ostuni, with a stay in the Itria Valley and ideas for a weekend in Puglia.
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Two days in Budapest: exploring Buda and Pest
A two-day Budapest itinerary across both sides of the Danube, with Castle Hill, the Jewish Quarter, markets, thermal baths and a central hotel stay.
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One week in Lanzarote: volcanoes, architecture and beaches
A seven-day Lanzarote itinerary through César Manrique’s architecture, volcanic landscapes, Papagayo, Famara and La Graciosa.
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Cuba: from Havana to Trinidad and the northern coast
A journey through Havana, Varadero, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and the Yumurí Valley, combining cities, coast and inland landscapes.
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