Europe and Middle East

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

Roasted camel meat, traditionally eaten by Arabia’s desert dwellers, is undergoing something of a resurgence in Abu Dhabi.

Roasted camel meat gets Michelin star treatment by famous top chefs in Abu Dhabi.

Roasted camel meat, traditionally eaten by Arabia’s desert dwellers, is undergoing something of a resurgence in Abu Dhabi.

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Colin Hockley Goes on a magical jounrey to see the Northern Lights in Lapland. aurora 1589

The Northern Lights in Lapland. Discover a magical world in the high north.

Colin Hockley Goes on a magical journey to see the Northern Lights in Lapland.

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Crete. This Island is no myth

“Financial crisis? What financial crisis.  We have everything we need here so life is good.” This state of the nation speech came from Andreas my taxi driver, clearly a budding Cretan politician who believes Crete is impervious to the chaos surrounding Greek finances.

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Andy Mossack goes walking the Camino de Santiago to get a taste of what it is like for ordinary people.

Walking the Camino de Santiago. Discover an uplifting experience with fellow pilgrims.

Andy Mossack goes walking the Camino de Santiago to get a taste of what it is like for ordinary people.

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Bulgaria. More than just sea and skiing.

Bulgaria to my mind evokes images of winter sports in Pamporovo and summers by the wide beaches of the Black Sea. But there is another side to this underrated country waiting to be discovered and it is a fascinating journey.

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Andy Mossack give you his top 13 things to do in Budapest.

Top 13 things to do in Budapest. The perfect insider guide.

Andy Mossack give you his top 13 things to do in Budapest.

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