Europe and Middle East

Exclusive guide to the best holiday destinations in Europe and Middle East. independent reviews from award-winning travel writers

The Caledonian Canal

The Caledonian Canal with sublime Le Boat

Michael Edwards continues his epic cruise along the Caledonian Canal as he heads toward  Loch Ness and Inverness.

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Guide to Tampere

Guide to Tampere, Finland – The Manchester of the North

In his guide to Tampere, Rupert Parker travels to Finland’s second most important city, once dubbed the Nordic Manchester

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Anthea Gerrie visits The Randolph Hotel following a major refurbishment under new owners, Graduate Hotels.

The Randolph Hotel. Discover Oxford’s wonderfully revamped grande dame.

Anthea Gerrie visits The Randolph Hotel following a major refurbishment under new owners, Graduate Hotels.

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Insider Guide Across Estonia Tallinn Old Town

Insider Guide Across Estonia. Discover the dramatic heart of Estonia’s history.

Rupert Parker’s Insider guide across Estonia takes him from West to East as far as the border with Russia.

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The Salad Project, Spitalfields London

Andy Mossack visits Spitalfields, the City’s trendy foodie market to try out The Salad Project, its latest fast but healthy eatery.

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Join Anthea Gerrie as she explores Thyme, the extraordinary Cotswolds village-within-a-village.

Fabulous Thyme, Gloucestershire

Join Anthea Gerrie as she explores Thyme, the extraordinary Cotswolds village-within-a-village. 

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