Europe and Middle East

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

Hiking the Opal Coast from Calais to Boulogne. Discover this scenic trail along the French coast.

13/08/2020 by .
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Rupert Parker is hiking the Opal Coast 50km between these two iconic ferry ports, with the white cliffs of Dover his constant companion on the other side of the channel.

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Insider guide to Moldova.

12/08/2020 by .
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Tim Cooper visits Europe’s poorest and least visited eastern outpost – and finds plenty to love in his insider guide to Moldova.

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Walking the London Loop. Discover the outdoor wonders of London’s Outer Orbital Path.

10/08/2020 by .
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In walking the London Loop, TripReporter’s hiker in residence Rupert Parker walks the last three sections of the 24 section London LOOP.

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Anish Kapoor And Art Nouveau In Norfolk

05/08/2020 by .
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 Anthea Gerrie heads to scenic Norfolk to explore new art exhibitions at the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and Houghton Hall.

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Nizwa, Oman’s historic former capital

28/07/2020 by .
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Nizwa, Oman’s former capital, is a destination that offers travellers fascinating insights into the traditions and lifestyles of the country’s interior.

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National Trust Cream Teas At Sissinghurst Castle Garden. Indulgent cream teas amongst flora and fauna

01/07/2020 by .
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Anthea Gerrie enjoys the delights of a COVID-friendly cream tea amongst the flora and fauna of Sissinghurst Castle Garden.

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Hiking the Alta Via dei Monti Liguria, Italy

23/06/2020 by .
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Rupert Parker dons his hiking boots and follows the Alta Via long-distance trail that crosses Liguria.

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Walking the Camino Primitivo. Discover Spain’s less crowded glorious ancient highway.

17/06/2020 by .
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Rupert Parker explores Spain’s ancient trail as he goes Walking the Camino Primitivo through Asturias to Galicia

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Hiking the Swiss Alps in Kandersteg

15/06/2020 by .

The Food and Wine of Siena, Tuscany

10/06/2020 by .
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Around 100km due south of Florence, Siena is one of Italy’s best-preserved medieval cities and sits on three hills with the central piazza, known as Il Campo, at its heart.

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