Europe and Middle East

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

Amsterdam’s Neighbourhoods. 11 diverse communities that are fantastic to explore.

11/07/2017 by .
Amsterdam's Neighbourhoods Noord village

Fresh open spaces, empty canals and plenty of local colour. Andy Mossack discovers a completely different side to Amsterdam’s neighbourhoods.

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Serbia beyond Belgrade. Discover a beautiful landscape of history.

04/07/2017 by .

Visiting Chernobyl. Can you safely explore the site of this nuclear accident?

03/07/2017 by .
visiting Chernobyl fNumber 4 and monument

Rupert Parker explores visiting Chernobyl to see if it really can carry off being a tourist destination.

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Discovering Belgrade. Serbia’s wonderful capital is full of surprises.

22/06/2017 by .

Biking in Burgundy. Sample and ride the famous EuroVelo 6 biking trail.

19/06/2017 by .

Walking the Fjords of Norway. Discover majestic views.

15/06/2017 by .

GWR First Class service to Devon. Enjoy quiet and sophisticated luxury.

26/04/2017 by .
Andy Mossack tries out the GWR First Class Service to Devon and revels in its quiet sophisticated  service.

Andy Mossack tries out the GWR First Class Service to Devon and revels in its quiet sophisticated  service.

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Touring Campania Wineries

24/04/2017 by .
Marisa Cuomo Vines

There’s an old saying “See Naples and die” based on the high incidence of cholera in the 19th century, but on my visit the challenge is to taste over 200 different wines and live to tell the tale. I’m here for the annual Campania Stories event, where producers showcase their different wines, and it’s held inside the hallowed walls of the Santa Donna Regina church.

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SkyWay Monte Bianco elevates your senses

05/04/2017 by .
Skyway Monte Bianco 2

Few can argue, that when it comes to dramatic mountains Mont Blanc (or Monte Bianco as the Italians call it) is right up there. At almost 5,000 metres, It is the king  of the Alps and, setting aside the Caucasus range, the highest mountain in Europe.

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Eating Andermatt. Discover delicious Swiss culinary wizardry.

25/03/2017 by .
Andermatt Inside Grill Cottage

Rupert Parker goes eating Andermatt as he takes a culinary tour and discovers military uniforms and Swiss Army Knives have been decommissioned in favour of chef’s whites and kitchen knives.

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