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Verona

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The medieval streets of Verona with the Torre dei Lamberti rising above the red-tiled roofs. Destinations
April 30, 2026 5 min read
The Eternal Kiss: Romeo and Juliet in Verona — A Time Travel Through the World's Most Famous Love Story

What would you see if you travelled back in time to Renaissance Verona? Walk the streets of Romeo and Juliet. Discover t...

Milan

6 articles
The magnificent Duomo di Milano seen from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, with golden hour light illuminating the marble facade. Destinations
April 30, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Milan: The Ultimate Insider's Guide to Italy's Most Elegant City

Forget the usual tourist trail. Discover the real Milan: mysterious ossuaries, hidden canals, ancient bakeries, and the ...

The crystal-clear waters of Lake Garda with the mountains rising dramatically from the northern shore, one of the most beautiful lake landscapes in Europe Destinations
April 30, 2026 5 min read
Travel Notes from Lake Garda: The Essential Guide

Lake Garda is Italy's largest lake and one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe: Roman ruins, medieval castles, le...

Lake Garda in October with golden autumn colours reflecting on the calm water and mountains in the background Destinations
April 29, 2026 5 min read
The Silent Season on Italy's Greatest Lake: Five Reasons to Visit Lake Garda in October

The crowds have gone home. The summer heat has softened into a golden, gentle warmth. The grapes are heavy on the vine, ...

The magnificent Duomo di Milano, the largest Gothic cathedral in Italy, under a dramatic sky Destinations
April 29, 2026 5 min read
Travel Notes from Milan: Three Extraordinary Locations You Cannot Miss

Beyond the fashion runways lies a Milan of hidden courtyards, Leonardesque mysteries and canal-side magic. Discover thre...

The Palazzo Italia at Milan Expo 2015 — the extraordinary air-purifying urban forest designed by Nemesi and Partners for the Italian Pavilion Destinations
April 29, 2026 5 min read
Amazing Italy Presents an Eco Giant Air-Purifying Urban Forest for the Milan Expo 2015

For the Milan Expo 2015, Rome-based Nemesi and Partners designed the Palazzo Italia, a 13,000 square metre urban forest ...

Historic photograph of the Navigli canals of Milan — boats moored along the Naviglio Grande in the early twentieth century Destinations
April 9, 2026 5 min read
Milan Was Once a City of Water Like Venice and Amsterdam

Milan was once crossed by a vast network of canals connecting the city to the Adriatic Sea. Discover the secret history ...

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Malta

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A regal portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Princess Sisi, in her iconic diamond-starred gown Destinations
April 29, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Malta: The Essential Travel Guide

The magnificent Grand Harbour of Valletta, Malta, with its ancient fortifications and golden limestone city rising from ...

Vienna

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A regal portrait of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, known as Princess Sisi, in her iconic diamond-starred gown Destinations
April 28, 2026 5 min read
The Princess of Solitude: The Life and Legend of Empress Elisabeth of Austria

She was born a Duchess in Bavaria, became the reluctant Empress of Austria, and was assassinated on the shores of Lake G...

Luxembourg

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The dramatic panorama of Luxembourg City with its ancient ramparts, the Alzette gorge and the UNESCO-listed Old Town Destinations
April 28, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Luxembourg: The Essential Travel Guide

Luxembourg is one of Europe's most extraordinary and most underrated capitals. From the 23-kilometre Bock Casemates and ...

London

2 articles
The London Underground at night — beneath its tunnels lies a hidden city of extraordinary archaeological discoveries Destinations
April 28, 2026 5 min read
3,000 Skeletons Found Under a London Railway Station

During excavations for the Crossrail Elizabeth line near Farringdon station, archaeologists discovered approximately 3,0...

The iconic Tower Bridge and River Thames in London — one of the greatest free views in the world Destinations
April 27, 2026 5 min read
10 Free Things to See and Do in London

London is one of the most extraordinary cities on Earth, and some of its finest experiences cost absolutely nothing. Fro...

Italy

1 article
A signature dish by chef Felice Lo Basso — the Italian art of transforming the finest ingredients into something extraordinary Destinations
April 26, 2026 5 min read
Recipes by Great Italian Chefs: Felice Lo Basso

Born in Puglia and based in Milan, Felice Lo Basso is one of the most passionate and innovative Italian chefs working to...

Istanbul

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The magnificent Blue Mosque in Istanbul at dusk with its famous six minarets illuminated against the evening sky Destinations
April 25, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Istanbul — 5 Unmissable Experiences in the City of Two Continents

From the magnificent Blue Mosque to the Hagia Sophia, from the Topkapi Palace to the Grand Bazaar and the Bosphorus Stra...

Germany

3 articles
A traditional Bavarian spread of pretzels, weisswurst, sauerkraut and steins of wheat beer Destinations
April 25, 2026 5 min read
Bavarian Dishes to Sample: The Essential Food Guide to Bavaria

Bavaria is one of Europe's great food regions. From weisswurst and soft pretzels to schweinshaxe, sauerkraut, lebkuchen ...

Traditional dishes of Baden-Württemberg and the Black Forest region of Germany Destinations
April 25, 2026 5 min read
What to Eat in Baden-Württemberg: A Guide to Black Forest Cuisine

From the tang of sauerkraut with fennel to the drama of a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte layered with kirsch, cream and cher...

Traditional dishes of Germany's Rhine region including sauerbraten, reibekuchen and Rhineland specialities Destinations
April 25, 2026 5 min read
What to Eat in Germany's Rhine Region: A Rhineland Food Guide

Germany's Rhine region offers some of the most distinctive and deeply satisfying food in the country. From blutwurst and...

France

2 articles
A magnificent Burgundian table with local wines, escargots, cheese and gourmet specialities Destinations
April 25, 2026 5 min read
Gourmet Dining in Burgundy: The Essential Food and Wine Guide

Burgundy is one of the greatest gastronomic regions on Earth. From the slow-cooked depths of boeuf bourguignon to the ga...

A stunning display of French pastries and patisserie in a Parisian shop window Destinations
April 24, 2026 5 min read
French Delicacies: The Essential Guide to Eating in France

From buttery croissants to runny brie, from steak frites to a perfectly chilled glass of Champagne — the essential gui...

Florence

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Florence from Piazzale Michelangelo: the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio tower and the Renaissance cityscape across the Arno valley at golden hour Destinations
April 23, 2026 5 min read
Things to Do and See for Free in Florence

Florence charges admission for many of its greatest treasures. But the city that gave the world the Renaissance also giv...

Fiumicino

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The Port of Trajan near Fiumicino Airport: the extraordinary hexagonal imperial harbour of ancient Rome, just 3 kilometres from the terminal Destinations
April 22, 2026 5 min read
Can See, Can't See: What to Do With a 3-Hour Stop at Rome Fiumicino

Three hours at Fiumicino is not enough time to visit the Colosseum or the Vatican. But it is more than enough to visit t...

Europe

2 articles
Paris at Christmas: the illuminated Champs-Elysees and the magical winter atmosphere of the French capital during the Advent season Destinations
April 22, 2026 5 min read
3 Christmas Markets to Visit in Europe: Paris, Strasbourg and Vienna

The Christmas market is one of the great European traditions, and the finest examples transform already beautiful cities...

Disneyland Paris at Halloween: the spectacular October decorations and illuminations that transform the park every autumn Destinations
April 21, 2026 5 min read
Best Halloween Destinations in Europe: Where to Go in October

Halloween is a European invention, rooted in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, and Europe celebrates it with extra...

Edinburgh

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The Burns Monument on Calton Hill in Edinburgh, with the city skyline and Edinburgh Castle visible behind Destinations
April 21, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Edinburgh: the Essential Travel Guide

Edinburgh hits you immediately and comprehensively: the castle on its black volcanic rock, the Royal Mile descending bel...

Dresden

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Dresden skyline from the Elbe: the Frauenkirche dome, the Semperoper and the Baroque palaces of the Altstadt reflected in the river Destinations
April 21, 2026 5 min read
What to See in Dresden: the Essential Guide

Dresden was called the Florence of the Elbe, then it was reduced to rubble in four nights of bombing in 1945, and then i...

Cologne

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The Chocolate Museum in Cologne: one of the most visited and genuinely enjoyable museums in Germany, on the Rhine peninsula Destinations
April 17, 2026 5 min read
Something Different to Do in Cologne

Cologne is far more than its famous cathedral. A world-class Chocolate Museum with a three-metre fountain of liquid choc...

Capri

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The island of Capri from the sea: the famous Faraglioni sea stacks rising from the turquoise waters of the Bay of Naples Destinations
April 20, 2026 5 min read
Beyond the Blue Grotto: What Else to See in Capri

The Blue Grotto is magnificent. But Capri is far more than one cave. The imperial ruins of Villa Jovis on the clifftop, ...

Bologna

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Bologna medieval city centre with the famous porticoes, terracotta rooftops and the towers of the Asinelli and Garisenda Destinations
April 19, 2026 5 min read
Travel Notes: 3 Best Places to Visit in Bologna

Bologna is Italy's most underrated city. The finest food in the country, forty kilometres of medieval porticoes, two ext...

Berlin

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Berlin city skyline with the television tower and the Spree river, one of Europe's most historically significant capitals Destinations
April 18, 2026 5 min read
What to See in Berlin: the Essential Sights Guide

Berlin cannot be summarised. It contains more history per square kilometre than almost any other place on Earth, and it ...

Belgium

1 article
Belgian beer: the extraordinary variety of ales, trappist beers and lambics that define one of the world's great beer cultures Destinations
April 18, 2026 5 min read
Dining Out in Belgium: the Complete Food and Beer Guide

Belgium is a small country with an outsized claim on the world's culinary imagination. Moules-frites and waterzooi, carb...

Barcelona

2 articles
The Fira Barcelona Gran Via during the Mobile World Congress: the world's largest technology and mobile communications event Destinations
April 17, 2026 5 min read
Touches of Quirkiness at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Every February, over 100,000 visitors from across the global technology industry descend on Barcelona for the Mobile Wor...

Barcelona waterfront with cruise ships and the city skyline: one of Europe's most spectacular Mediterranean port cities Destinations
April 16, 2026 5 min read
5 Free Things to See and Do in Barcelona

Barcelona is an expensive city, but many of its greatest pleasures cost nothing at all. The Gothic Quarter at dawn, the ...

Austria

1 article
Hiking in the Austrian Alps: a mountain trail through alpine meadows with snow-capped peaks in the background Destinations
April 16, 2026 5 min read
Hiking in Austria: the Complete Guide to the Alps

Austria has 50,000 kilometres of marked hiking trails, one of the finest networks of mountain huts in the world, and alp...

Athens

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The Acropolis of Athens rising above the city at golden hour, with the Parthenon against the sky Destinations
April 16, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Athens: the Essential Travel Guide

Athens is where the idea of the West was first most completely articulated, and where it is still most tangibly present....

Amsterdam

3 articles
Amsterdam canal belt with iconic narrow canal houses and bridges reflected in the water Destinations
April 16, 2026 5 min read
What to See in Amsterdam: the Essential Sights Guide

Amsterdam rewards the curious traveller at every turn. From the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum to the extraordinary...

The Anne Frank House on the Prinsengracht canal in Amsterdam, one of the most important places of remembrance in the world Destinations
April 15, 2026 5 min read
Amsterdam: Why You Must Visit the Anne Frank House

On a narrow canal in the Jordaan neighbourhood of Amsterdam, a house stands that contains one of the most important stor...

Traditional Dutch food in Amsterdam: herring, stroopwafels, aged cheese and bitterballen Destinations
April 15, 2026 5 min read
Dutch Delights: the Essential Food Guide to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is one of the most rewarding food cities in northern Europe, and Dutch cuisine is far more interesting than it...

Venice

1 article
Traditional Venetian carnival masks in St Mark Square, Venice, a spectacle of colour, history and mystery Destinations
April 15, 2026 5 min read
Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Venice Carnival: Tips, Masks and Magic

Planning to experience the Venice Carnival? Discover everything you need to know: best time to go, how to get around, wh...

Amalfi Coast

1 article
Ravello on the Amalfi Coast: the hilltop village 350 metres above the Tyrrhenian Sea Destinations
April 15, 2026 5 min read
Travel Notes: 3 Things You Must Do on the Amalfi Coast

The Amalfi Coast is not merely beautiful. It is one of those places that reorganises something inside you, permanently. ...

Rome

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The ruins of Ostia Antica — the ancient port city of Rome, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world Destinations
April 14, 2026 5 min read
Ostia Antica: the Ancient Port of Rome — Complete Visitor Guide

Just thirty kilometres from Rome lies one of the most extraordinary and least crowded archaeological sites in the world....

Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City — one of the great free experiences in Rome Destinations
April 14, 2026 5 min read
How to Enjoy Rome on a Small Budget: Tips and Free Things To Do

Rome is a generous city. Free churches full of Caravaggios, free viewpoints over the skyline, free drinking fountains on...

Saint Peter's Square and Basilica in Vatican City, one of the three unmissable places in Rome Destinations
April 14, 2026 5 min read
3 Must-See Places When Visiting the Eternal City

Rome has a thousand extraordinary things to offer, but three of them are not optional. The Colosseum, the Vatican and th...

Rome in November: golden autumn light on the cobblestoned streets of the Eternal City Destinations
April 13, 2026 5 min read
Visiting Rome in November: the Complete Travel Guide

November belongs to the Romans. Fewer crowds, lower prices, golden autumn light and the city at its most authentic. Ever...

The Monster Park of Bomarzo — the most enigmatic garden in Italy, near Viterbo in Lazio Destinations
April 10, 2026 5 min read
Why Visit Viterbo in October Bomarzo, Thermal Baths and Medieval Splendour

Just 80 kilometres from Rome, Viterbo is one of Italy's most underrated autumn destinations. The Monster Park of Bomarzo...

The Colosseum in Rome — the greatest amphitheatre ever built, symbol of the Eternal City Destinations
March 26, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Rome — The 5 Unmissable Experiences in the Eternal City

From the Colosseum to the Vatican, the Spanish Steps to Capitoline Hill — a complete guide to the five experiences tha...

The entrance to the ancient Catacombs of Rome along the Appian Way Destinations
March 26, 2026 5 min read
Ad Catacumbas — The Catacombs of Rome: A Journey Beneath the Eternal City

Beneath the streets of Rome lies a hidden city of the dead — more than 1,000 kilometres of underground galleries where...

Saint Peter's Basilica in Vatican City above the ancient necropolis where the Apostle Peter was buried Destinations
March 24, 2026 5 min read
Petrus Eni — Beneath Saint Peter's Basilica: The Apostle's Tomb

Beneath the marble floors of Saint Peter's Basilica, a stairwell descends 1,600 years into one of the most extraordinary...

The Pantheon square in Rome, Italy Destinations
May 18, 2017 5 min read
Travel Tips for Visiting Rome for the First Time

Planning your first visit to Rome? Essential travel tips, must-see landmarks and insider secrets for an unforgettable Ro...

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Naples

2 articles
The spirit of the Grand Tour — Italy as the journey that completes a life Destinations
April 10, 2026 5 min read
A Man Who Has Not Been to Italy Is Always Conscious of a Lack — Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson said it in 1776 and it remains true today. Italy — and Naples above all — is the journey that complet...

The Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius in the background Destinations
March 27, 2026 5 min read
What to Do in Naples — 5 Unmissable Experiences in the City of Fire

From the UNESCO historic centre to Castel dell'Ovo, from the panoramic cliffs of Posillipo to the legendary islands of t...

Brazil

1 article
The Amazon Rainforest canopy — the most biodiverse ecosystem on Earth Destinations
March 18, 2024 5 min read
Conquer the Jungle: The Ultimate Guide to the Amazon Rainforest

A tour or cruise of the Amazon Rainforest is a sublime journey into the heart of the most biodiverse place on the planet...