Malmö city guide: a day across the Øresund
A compact guide to Malmö from Copenhagen, covering Gamla Staden, Västra Hamnen, the city parks and contemporary transport architecture.
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Three days in Manchester: architecture, food and northern character
A three-day Manchester itinerary through the Northern Quarter, historic libraries, markets, canals and the city’s industrial heritage.
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Toulouse: what to see in the Pink City
A practical guide to Toulouse, from Place du Capitole and Saint-Sernin to the markets, museums, bridges and brick architecture of the Pink City.
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Fez through food: staying and cooking at Palais Amani
A stay at Palais Amani in Fez, with the medina, Chouara tannery, Moroccan cooking and a guided visit to the food souk.
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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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Hamburg in 48 hours: harbour architecture and city neighbourhoods
A two-day guide to Hamburg through Speicherstadt, the Old Elbe Tunnel, Elbphilharmonie, St Pauli and a central design hotel.
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Three days in Dresden: art, architecture and the Elbe
A three-day Dresden itinerary through the reconstructed Old Town, major museums, the Zwinger, the Semperoper and Pillnitz Palace.
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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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Four Greek destinations beyond the peak summer season
Athens, Evia, Corfu and Crete offer different reasons to visit Greece outside July and August, from culture and thermal water to coast and food.
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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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Cologne and Münster: two German cities in 48 hours
A compact rail itinerary through Cologne and Münster, with riverside views, historic centres, museums and practical stops.
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Mediterranean islands in Greece and Croatia
A comparison of Greek and Croatian island routes, from Santorini and the Cyclades to Krk, Hvar, Rab and Korčula.
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Krk Island: a road trip through its coastal towns
A short road trip around Krk in Croatia, visiting Krk Town, Vrbnik and Baška across the island’s contrasting coasts.
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Lake Garda: a two-day road trip
A two-day itinerary around Lake Garda through Sirmione, Salò, Limone, Riva, Malcesine, Punta San Vigilio and Lazise.
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Malta: Valletta, Mdina and the island’s historic towns
A guide to Malta through Valletta, Birgu, Mdina, Marsaxlokk and Sliema, with a stay at The Palace Hotel.
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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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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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