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Oviedo, the capital of Asturias
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How To Spend a Weekend in Oviedo, Spain: Things To Do in Asturias’ Chilled-Out Capital

Pack in plenty of things to do in Oviedo during a weekend break, from cider and cheese tastings to monuments and Mozarabic architecture.
Valladolid, Spain
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Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino: how to spend a weekend in Valladolid, Spain

Renaissance architecture, sacred statues, and plenty of vino; Valladolid, Spain serves up plenty for a relaxing, yet fun, weekend city break.
Bedroom balcony views from the Stockinggut Leogang
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Checking in: Stockinggut, Leogang Hotel Review – an almost all-inclusive Austrian Alps experience 

This Stockinggut Leogang Hotel covers the mountain location, food, drink, spa and service of this delightful hotel in the Austrian Alps.
An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia
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Italy off the Beaten Path: 25 Hidden Gems in Italy

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Italy to go off the beaten path in pretty Italian villages, overlooked towns, and idyllic islands.
Bosnia Herzegovina
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Holafly, the eSIM for travelling to Europe and avoiding roaming fees

Produced in partnership with HolaFly Sadly, the days of travelling with just a beat-up map and our gut instincts are long gone, and while it's still nice to dabble in some off the beaten path adventures in Europe or further afield, the digital…
Salamanca as seen from the river at blue hour
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Learn Spanish Online: 7 Ways To Study Spanish Without a Language School

There are countless reasons you might want to learn Spanish online rather than take classes. For some, it may be a matter of cost; for others, it could be simply wanting to master the basics for an upcoming trip, while many might just want…
Populaer tourist sights like Obidos were basically empty when I visited in June
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Portugal Coronavirus travel restrictions 2022

What is travelling in Portugal like in 2021? As a local, I've been on a few trips now and kept up on the Portugal coronavirus news and rules.
Iceland Winter Photography
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When Is The Best Time to Visit Iceland?

Deciding when to visit Iceland will define your trip. Discover the best time to visit for camping, Christmas, road trips, or northern lights.
Mallorca
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Beyond Magaluf: 5 Reasons to Visit Mallorca, Spain

For many people, the island of Mallorca conjures up the party-strip of Magaluf, but between the stunning beaches, incredible architecture and mountain hikes, Majorca Island has plenty more to discover.
A street in Beamish Museum, with old fashioned shops and tram rails
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Why Durham’s Beamish Living Museum Is the Best in the Country

The Living Museum of the North, Beamish is an amazing place where history comes alive in an interactive way. It is hands down the best museum I've visited!
The white-washed cliff buildings stick out over the blue ocean of Polignano a Mare
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7-Day Puglia Itinerary (Road Trip or Public Transport)

On this fast-paced Puglia itinerary, you'll tour epic shorelines, coastal cities, hinterland hill towns and delicious cuisine by road or bus.
Lake Como
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7-Day Lombardy Itinerary in Northern Italy (Road Trip or Train)

On this one-week Lombardy itinerary in Northern Italy, you'll visit Milan's highlights, dazzling lakes, cultured cities and plenty more.
A stopover in Porto is never a bad idea
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How To Spend a Long Weekend in Porto (and The Douro Valley)

Pack a punch into your Porto city break with award-winning chefs, palaces, gardens, museums, wine tastings, and more in just three days.
The traditional thatched houses of Santana, a pointed triangle shaped house with colourful blue and red windows and flowers outside
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Madeira in photos: 40 postcards from Portugal’s island of eternal spring

Photos of Madeira will quickly make you fall in love with this dreamy destination, an island of Portugal full of nature!
Views over the harbour in San Sebastian
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How to Spend a Weekend in San Sebastián and The Basque Country

A weekend break to San Sebastian is the perfect Spanish city-break, but why not stay a week and explore more of the beautiful Basque Country.
Cinque Terre Italy Travel Guide
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Best Things To Do in Italy: 15 Unforgettable Italian Experiences

Italy has become one of my favourite countries, and here are some of my favourite Italy experiences from over the years.
Glenfinnan Scotland
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Nine Unforgettable and Unusual Places to Stay in Scotland

The land of lochs and munros, castles and craggy coastlines, there are some fantastic, unique and unusual places to stay in Scotland.
Loch Awe
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UK Staycation Ideas Paired With Unique Places To Stay

See the UK in a new way, from epic villas to castles and camper-vans, here are nine ways to make your next UK staycation something special!
Inside the crater of Nisyros Island
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Visiting the Volcanic Island of Nisyros, a Lesser-Known Greek Gem

The volcanic island of Nisyros in Greece is just a short boat ride from Kos. Step back in time, sleep at villages on the volcano edge, and venture to the crater.
Bologna
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Renaissance, Romance and Ragù: three days in beautiful Bologna

Whether you spend a long weekend in Bologna or use it as a base to explore the Emilia Romagna region, you'll be hard pushed not to fall for its beauty.
Emilia Romagna Food
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12 Emilia Romagna Food Experiences Not To Miss

It's a bold claim, but I'm going to call it: Emilia Romagna's food scene may just be the best in Italy; here's how to relish it.