Palazzo Mottola Tropea: A Stay with the Sea at the Window
Our stay at Palazzo Mottola Tropea, a historic-centre B&B with sea-view rooms, breakfast overlooking the coast and a panoramic rooftop.
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Villa Panigai: a Weekend in the Prosecco Hills
A weekend at Villa Panigai with a pool, wine, hill towns and a Vespa route through the vineyards of Italy’s Prosecco Hills.
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Staying at L’Épicerie, a small Paris boutique hotel
A stay at Paris Boutik L’Épicerie near Gare de Lyon and Bastille, with a practical guide to several distinctive places across the city.
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Venice: a historic hotel and essential places to see
A stay at Baglioni Hotel Luna and a guide to Venice’s essential sights, from St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge to quieter canals and viewpoints.
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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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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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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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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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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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A weekend in Estonia: Tallinn and beyond
A weekend guide to Tallinn, Lahemaa National Park and Estonia’s coast, combining medieval streets, digital culture and northern landscapes.
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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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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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