Europe and Middle East

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Andy Mossack travels to the Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. A sort of culinary version of the Way of St. James.

Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. Discover a tasting pilgrimage like no other.

Andy Mossack travels to the Jakobsweg Culinary Festival in Ischgl. A sort of culinary version of the Way of St. James.

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Tee off with The Royal Scotsman Golf Tour

The UK’s only luxury sleeper train, The Royal Scotsman, has launched The Golf Tour; a five day journey exploring Scotland’s famed golf courses. Departing from Edinburgh on 18th May and 22nd September 2014, the train will travel through the Scottish Highlands, transporting guests seamlessly between the world class courses, in the height of luxury.

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Guide to Prague. Discover why this is a city with two faces

Prague is like the double-faced masques in Mozart’s operas:  one smiles, the other frowns. This is a town which will entice and repel at the same time.

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Madesimo ski resort. Italy’s best kept alpine secret

The Madesimo ski resort is just 30 minutes drive away from Lake Como, the playground of those rich Milanese.

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