Europe and Middle East

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Anthea Gerrie gets wild and windy as she drives Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way

Driving Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way

 The spectre of a renewed “hard Irish border” being raised daily in the run-up to Brexit is reason enough to take a road trip around Britain’s closest neighbour.

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Rupert Parker uncovers the secret Costa Brava if you're a lover of getting away from the tourist treadmill. Girona Riverside

Secret Costa Brava. Catalonia

Discover a different Costa Brava. Boutique hotels by beautiful beaches, linked by attractive coastal paths, serving exquisite Catalan food.

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The Lebanese Bakery

The Lebanese Bakery. Delicious Levantine Food.

Tucking into a deliciously fresh manousheh I found myself staring at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, directly opposite, and thinking what a great position this is for a pre or post-theatre meal.

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Tom Dick & Harry's

Tom Dick & Harry’s. Essex

There’s clearly a touch of media savvy in this all day eatery; the mix of vintage and contemporary furnishings are bang on trend as is the bar counter dining

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Max on One. A feast of great food at Frankfurt Jumeirah

Recently executive chef, Frank Hartung, has struck out in a different creative and more international direction. A new-take on gastronomic classics is pulling in the punters.

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Andy Mossack reviews Hartwell House Hotel, an historical Jacobean mansion with a storied history.

Hartwell House Hotel. Discover Jacobean majesty in Aylesbury

The drive up to the lodge gate at Hartwell House is impressive. No less because Dave, the lodge-keeper, pops his head up seemingly from nowhere

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