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Uncorking the delights of La Rioja
To many people, Spain’s province of La Rioja is immediately synonymous with its full and fruity red wine. Indeed, the wine culture of the area is the main attraction for many of its visitors – wine has been produced here since Roman times, and today there are over 500 wineries...
By Jackie Cook
26th Apr 2019
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Escaping the crowds on a Venice city break
The unique city of Venice must surely be on everyone’s wish list of cities to visit at least once in their lifetime. A logic-defying marvel built on more than one hundred small islands in the Venetian Lagoon, this city of canals and bridges has to be seen to be believed...
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8th Feb 2019
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Beautiful Budapest: a perfect weekend break
Although I absolutely love exploring with my children – whether on a holiday, a weekend away or a day trip – our trip to Budapest was that rare treat: a child-free break. I have wanted to visit Budapest for some time, drawn by images of its stunning skyline and its...
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30th Jan 2019
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Exploring the atmospheric towns of Portugal’s Silver Coast
My favourite kind of places to visit are those that achieve that fine balance of being vibrant and upbeat, yet remaining friendly and welcoming: I find this creates a unique, lovely and memorable atmosphere. I was delighted to discover these very qualities on my trip to Portugal, which was based...
By Lisa Starr
14th Jan 2019
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Uncovering secrets and authenticity in Italy’s Imagna Valley
Northern Italy is well known and much-visited thanks to its beautiful landscapes and the stunning lakes that sit in the Lombardy region. However, despite the hordes of tourists that flock to the sparkling waters of Lake Como (and rightly so, for it is beautiful), it’s surprisingly easy to get off...
By Tony Flanagan
10th Jan 2019
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Enjoying the quirks of local life in Umbria
For travellers wanting to experience the glorious art, culture and landscapes of Italy, Tuscany is a hugely popular choice, yet sitting right next door to this is the lesser-known but equally stunning Umbria. Aptly named the ‘green heart’ of Italy, the region is characterised by undulating hills lush with vegetation...
By Laura Edwards
8th Jan 2019
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Autumn sun in Rovinj, Istria’s most enchanting town
Istria is a green and rural region in the far north of Croatia, and is a destination I’ve wanted to explore for some time. Sitting on its own peninsula by the border with Slovenia, for much of its history Istria has been under various divisions of Italian rule before becoming...
By Jackie Cook
19th Dec 2018
