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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Three days in Prague through its historic districts
A three-day itinerary across Prague’s Old Town, Malá Strana, Castle district and New Town, with a central hotel stay.
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Stockholm in autumn: a two-day city guide
Two days in Stockholm in autumn, from Gamla Stan and the metro’s art stations to Skansen, Södermalm and views across the city.
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Three days in Copenhagen: bicycles, islands and canals
A three-day Copenhagen itinerary through Nyhavn, neighbourhood markets, harbour districts, museums and the city’s extensive cycle network.
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