Europe and Middle East

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

Perugia. Precious Pearl of Umbria.

25/10/2016 by .

Calais five must-see places. Discover some wonderful gems.

14/10/2016 by .

Guide to historic Nizwa. Discover Oman’s undiscovered jewel.

11/10/2016 by .
Stuart Forster gives us his guide to historic Nizwa.

Nizwa, once a capital city of Oman, is a destination offering fascinating insights into the traditions and lifestyles of the sultanate’s arid interior. Stuart Forster gives us his guide to historic Nizwa.

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Hiking Ecrins National Park

19/09/2016 by .
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I’d always wondered what life is like in those high altitude French Refuges, often no more than wooden shacks, nestling in the shade of the mountains. Even better, when I hear about a Tour Gourmand, or gourmet tour, hiking between them, I’m even more interested. So I pack my rucksack and set out to try hiking Ecrins National Park, about a 90 minute drive East of Grenoble.

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Walking the High Alps in France. Experience mighty peaks and serene Alpine meadows.

07/09/2016 by .

Malton Food Tour in North Yorkshire

06/09/2016 by .
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Stuart Forster heads to Malton in North Yorkshire to participate in the inaugural Malton Food Tour. A gentleman wearing a cream coloured Malton Cookery School apron greets me with a cheery smile at the entrance to the Talbot Hotel. “I hope you’re hungry,” says Tom Naylor-Leyland, welcoming me onto the first Malton Food Tour.

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Visiting Gotha

05/09/2016 by .
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Stuart Forster takes a look at some of the reasons to make visiting Gotha in the east German state of Thuringia very worthwhile.

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Drayton Manor Theme Park. Too much fun for one family.

26/08/2016 by .
Drayton Manor Theme Park

Would all the excitement of Drayton Manor Theme Park  and Thomas Land prove to be far too much fun for one family day out?

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Walking the Salt Route in Liguria. Discover dramatic Italian landscapes perfect for hikers.

24/08/2016 by .
Walking the Salt Route in Liguria

The medieval Salty Way takes you through an unspoiled part of Italy and offers delicious hearty food along the way. Join Rupert Parker as he tries walking the Salt Route in Liguria.

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Three days in Lyon. Discover glorious Roman history and incredible gastronomy.

03/08/2016 by .