Europe and Middle East

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

The Best Guide around Ras Al-Khaimah. RAK is simply the best Emitate in the UAE.

31/10/2017 by .
Ras Al-Khaimah

Andy Mossack revels in Ras Al-Khaimah, a small Emirate no doubt but simply the best one to visit in his view.

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A food odyssey in Istanbul. Discover delicious culinary magic.

21/09/2017 by .

Tale of the Unspunnen in Interlaken

17/09/2017 by .
Alp Horns

Rupert Parker braves the rain at the tenth edition of the Unspunnen – the Swiss Wrestling, National Costume and Alpine Herdsmen’s Festival, held in Interlaken.

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The Piece Hall. Halifax’s Classical Georgian Cultural heart.

03/09/2017 by .

The Netherlands Celebrates a Century of De Stijl Art and Design

25/08/2017 by .
Stuart Forster visits The Netherlands to discover the wonders of a Century of De Stijl Art and Design

Stuart Forster visits The Netherlands to discover the wonders of a Century of De Stijl Art and Design

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Weekend in Valencia. Discover the crowd free streets of Spain’s third City.

14/08/2017 by .

Hiking the Brandenberg Alps. Uncover the beauty of Alpine trekking.

12/08/2017 by .

Sunderland International Airshow. Visit Europe’s biggest free airshows.

25/07/2017 by .
Sunderland International Airshow is one of Europe’s biggest free-to-visit air shows. The long-established event is held over a weekend each July. SF SunderlandAirshow 035

Sunderland International Airshow is one of Europe’s biggest free-to-visit air shows. The long-established event is held over a weekend each July.

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The Stubai Valley. Discover Fantastic Tyrolean hospitality

17/07/2017 by .
Cow and Wild Flowers

The Stubai Valley. Around 30 minutes from Innsbruck, the Tyrolean village of Neustift makes a good base for exploring the Stubai Valley and its surroundings. Rupert Parker enjoys some Tyrolean hospitality.

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Exploring North Wales by Rail. Enjoy an excellent sustainable tour along the tracks.

13/07/2017 by .