Bruges in winter: canals, streets and seasonal light
Four days in Bruges during Winter Glow, with medieval streets, canals, a bicycle tour and a few useful food addresses.
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A stay near Siena: La Bagnaia and the Tuscan countryside
A stay at La Bagnaia near Siena, with its historic buildings, spa and golf course, plus ideas for visiting Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano.
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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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Chefchaouen: a guide to Morocco’s blue city
How to reach Chefchaouen from Fez and what to expect from its blue medina, quiet morning streets and local craft shops.
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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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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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A stay on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast: Portorož and Piran
A stay at Kempinski Palace Portorož, with its historic interiors, spa and restaurants, plus a short guide to Portorož and nearby Piran.
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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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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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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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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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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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