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Genießerei am Markt in Graz's Farmers' Market
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Market to Meal: At Graz’s Farmers’ Markets, Fruits, Fine Dining and Festivities Fuse

Graz’s Farmers' Markets are a heartwarming fusion of farmers, fine dining and festivities – especially at Genießerei am Markt.
Graz has plenty of pools, lakes and shaded summer spots
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Why Visit Austria in Summer? Holiday Ideas From The Alps to Unesco Old Towns

Austria in summer is incredible, with epic Alpine hikes aplenty, dazzling lakes, and snow-free storied UNESCO Old Towns.
Snorkeling in Sifra is one of the best things to do in Iceland
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What To Do in Iceland: 15 Best Experiences & Activities

From F-road drives to dramatic ravines, trekking glaciers and snorkeling frigid waters, the best things to do in Iceland are anything but ordinary.
Long Weekend In Graz including the Kunsthaus
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Graz, Austria 

Make the most of Austria’s second city with this long weekend in Graz itinerary covering the highlights, hidden gems and practicalities.
Frohnleiten is a small medieval town along the River Mur near Graz, Austria
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12 Magical Medieval Small Towns in Europe To Visit

From boulder-shaped settlements to historic hamlets with underground wine tunnels, these small, medieval, European towns are dreamy.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine
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6 of Europe’s Best Food Cities & Delicious Destinations

From world-class Basque chefs to Georgia’s transcontinental flavours, Europe’s best food cities & destinations are delicious and diverse.
Could Graz Host Eurovision 2026
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Could This Be Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Host City?

Vienna and Innsbruck are top talking points for Eurovision 2026 Host City – but surely Austria’s second city is most deserving of the spotlight?
Graz's Lend district hosts its annual Lendwirbel event
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Graz, Gently: Settling Into a Slower Rhythm in Austria’s Second City

Two weeks into my slow travels in and around Graz, Austria, I’ve not only fallen in love with the city more but started questioning what the perfect ‘city break’ should look like.
Graz's Uhrturm, the clock tower, is the symbol of the city
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10 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Spring

Discover some of the best places to visit in Europe this spring – city breaks, Easter events and warm spring holiday destinations.
Cinque Terre Italy Travel Guide
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Best Things To Do in Italy: 12 Unforgettable Italian Experiences

Italy is one of my favourite countries, having fallen in love with it over countless visits. These are some of my most memorable Italian experiences.
Traditional houses surrounded by flowers in Madeira, Portugal
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9 Best Places to Visit in Europe in May

Discover some of the best places to visit in May for a European city break, a beach or island getaway, or for an escape to nature.
Oslo City Museum
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9 Awesome Things To Do in Oslo

Beautiful fjords, first-class museums, and impressive waterfront architecture are just a few of the top things to do in Oslo.
Waking up to views like this in Tajikistan was magical
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14 Epic Multi-Day Hiking Destinations: From Famed Peaks to Offbeat Trails

Get outside and soothe your soul on one of these offbeat multi-day hiking trails covering peaks, pilgrimages and coastal escapes.
Incredible islands with penguins
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25 Unique and Incredible Islands To Visit in 2025

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and temples, these are some of the world's best islands to visit for a unique escape in 2025.
The best places to visit in Southern France
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Southern France: Six Of The Best Places To Visit

From the Cote d'Azur's glitzy beach towns to Roman cities and a medieval, walled citadel, these top places in southern France astound.
Mechelen's central statue of Margaret of Austria
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A Guide to Mechelen, Belgium’s Perfect-Sized Burgundian City Break

Mechelen is Belgium's perfect-sized and uncrowded Burgundian city break. Here's a quick guide to plan your weekend visit.
View of the Graz River Mur
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Insider’s Guide to Graz: Things to Do in (and Beyond) the Unesco Old Town

Plan your trip to Austria's second city with this Graz travel guide, covering where to eat, drink, sleep and the best things to do in Graz.
The year-round Christmas village of Seiffen, Saxony, Germany
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Traditions, Toys and All the Trimmings: Christmas in Seiffen and Germany’s Ore Mountains

For the perfect pre-Christmas trip, look no further than Saxony's Ore Mountains, where the year-round Christmas town of Seiffen offers festive magic and miners' traditions far from the commercial crowds.
Porto Santo, Portugal
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15 Best Places To Visit in March in Europe: Sun, Blossoms, Carnival & Aurora 

March in Europe arrives with warmer weather, carnival celebrations, pretty blossoms, northern lights sightings and cultured city events.
Dorset is home to some of the best places to visit in England
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13 Awesome Places to Visit in England By Train

From coastal cities to historic inland sights, many of the best places to visit in England are reachable by train from London.
Alghero, a former Catalan city in Sardinia, is one of Europe's best April Easter destinations
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12 Best Places To Visit in April in Europe: Easter, Sun & Cities

Discover some of the best places to visit in April for a European city break, an Easter getaway, a spring beach trip or an active adventure