Europe and Middle East

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

Going back to County Clare. Discover the beauty of the south of Ireland.

04/01/2016 by .
Isabel Conway goes back to County Clare as she takes a nostalgic trip back to her childhood holidays. blackie in the burren

Isabel Conway goes back to County Clare as she takes a nostalgic trip back to her childhood holidays.

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Walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites. Discover a classic hike.

24/12/2015 by .
Rupert Parker goes walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites one of Europe's classic long distance treks.

Rupert Parker goes walking the Alta Via 1 in the Dolomites one of Europe’s classic long distance treks.

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Val Gardena. Experience Glorious Summer in The Dolomites.

19/10/2015 by .
Andy Mossack explores Val Gardena in summer and discovers art, landscapes and gastronomy in the beautiful Dolomites.

Andy Mossack explores Val Gardena in summer and discovers art, landscapes and gastronomy in the beautiful Dolomites.

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Kilkenny. Friendliest city in the world?

23/09/2015 by .
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Kilkenny, only 90 minutes south of Dublin has been voted one of the friendliest cities in the world. It was also Ireland’s tidiest town in 2014. No wonder. Locals talked to us nonstop about nothing and everything and I never saw a stray ice cream wrapper or a crumpled greasy chip bag during my stay in this beautiful medieval masterpiece along the ‘Ancient East’ route.

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Standon Calling Festival. Discover A Fantastic Family Favourite.

21/08/2015 by .

Andermatt. In the footsteps of James Bond

20/08/2015 by .
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Admittedly I am driving a classic Morgan, but in my head it is an Aston Martin. Nevertheless I am hurtling down the twisty Oberalp Pass towards Andermatt, with the top down enjoying the hot summer sun and feeling distinctly like a secret agent. Actually I’m lying about the hurtling bit, you never hurtle in a Morgan, you just glide and make sure everyone can see you.

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Inspector Montalbano Sicily

12/07/2015 by .
Inspector Montalbano Sicily

 

Andy Mossack travels to the home of Inspector Montalbano Sicily to see the locations for the series.

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Brilliant Edinburgh festivals and other fancies

09/07/2015 by .
Brilliant Edinburgh festivals and other fancies Edinburgh Festival Fringe credit Janeanne Gilchrist gallery detail

When my friends say they’re going to the ‘Edinburgh Festival’ I’m tempted to ask – which one? These days there’s a whole host of them year round – 12, in fact, from the Jazz and Blues fest to the Storytelling to the famous Fringe.

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Slack Deux Caps Art Festival. Where beautiful art and nature merge.

23/06/2015 by .

Barcelona Primavera Sound 2015 by Train. Arrive at Barcelona’s premier festival in style.

19/06/2015 by .