Europe and Middle East

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

Sandy Balls New Forest Camping. Discover Rustic Charm under the stars.

24/09/2014 by .
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Solange Berchemin tries out Sandy Balls New Forest Camping as she does a spot of self-catering.

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Maastricht. Discover The Ancient Centre of Europe

14/09/2014 by .
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The Netherlands most southerly city of Maastricht can rightly claim the title “Centre of   Europe” symbolizing the European dream ever since the signing of the historic Maastricht Treaty back in 1992.

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Renting a villa in Pietrasanta

10/09/2014 by .
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In a town where British accents are practically non existent, the odds of finding an Italian taxi driver speaking broad Scottish were lower than winning the lottery. But, when Roberto picked us up outside our villa it seemed Rob Roy had crossed over to Italy. We were renting a villa in Pietrasanta, courtesy of Bridgewater Travel, a family-run Tuscan luxury rentals specialist and we were taking a cab in for a wander around Pietrasanta, the beautiful city of marble, the legendary coastal retreat of artists and sculptors and the Florentine well-to-do.

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HOTEL DE LA CITE. 108 years old and still fabulous.

21/08/2014 by .

Bavaria In the Footsteps of Hitler. Discover the history behind the evil.

18/08/2014 by .
With the news that Germany has now recognised the National Socialst Party as a piece of German history, Andy Mossack visits Bavaria in the footsteps of Hitler to uncover answers to how they managed to succeed and what is left since their fall. Former Nazi Party Rally Grounds©Uwe Niklas 2

With the news that Germany has now recognised the National Socialst Party as a piece of German history, Andy Mossack visits Bavaria in the footsteps of Hitler to uncover answers to how they managed to succeed and what is left since their fall.

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Guide to Game of Thrones Locations in Dubrovnik. Discover where all your favourite scenes were filmed.

25/07/2014 by .
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In his Guide to Game of Thrones Locations in Dubrovnik Andy Mossack reveals all the places his favourite scenes were filmed with the help of an extra who appeared in the series.

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Kosice. A Slovakian stunner.

22/07/2014 by .
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It was raining in the charming historical centre of Kosice, but that didn’t deter the singing fountains one little bit, getting on down as they were, to the sounds of ABBA drifting across the small park. Actually, to call them singing is a little bit of a misnomer, as they don’t sing at all, more like dance really. And it seems they have varied musical tastes, with a classic symphony coming hot on the heels of Mamma Mia and the fountains responding accordingly, changing their patterns to complement the gentler swells.

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Your very best Guide to Music festivals in Lisbon.

02/07/2014 by .

Exploring Slovenia. Discover a beautiful country waiting with open arms.

18/06/2014 by .

Tallinn. Too tempting to miss.

18/06/2014 by .