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 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 .
Rupert Parker explores Spain's ancient trail as he goes Walking the Camino Primitivo through Asturias to Galicia Hospitales Route e1592314263563

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. Discover glorious peaks.

15/06/2020 by .
Rupert Parker goes hiking the Swiss Alps in Kandersteg in Bern Canton and discovers glorious peaks. Daubensee e1592218939624

Rupert Parker goes hiking the Swiss Alps in Kandersteg in Bern Canton and discovers glorious peaks.

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The Food and Wine of Siena, Tuscany

10/06/2020 by .
Pecorino Toscana

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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Tuscany’s Island of Elba, Italy

04/06/2020 by .
Island of Elba Portoferraio Steps

Thie small Island of Elba is just 28km long and 19km wide, is famous as the place where Napoleon spent one year in exile and you’re reminded of that at every turn.

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North Sea Jazz Festival.

01/06/2020 by .
I’ve been going to the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam since 2012 and it’s one of the highlights of my musical calendar.

I’ve been going to the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam since 2012 and it’s one of the highlights of my musical calendar.

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An Insider Guide To Geneva. Discover a wonderful lakeside city.

21/04/2020 by .

A taste of Lake Garda. Enjoy a wonderful waterfront stay.

01/04/2020 by .

Discover The Roman Glory of Nimes.

11/03/2020 by .
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Beverley Watts visits the area around Nîmes and is transported back through time to the Roman Glory of Nimes.

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Ski With The Weekend Warriors In Obergurgl. Dive into downhill action.

11/03/2020 by .