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Northern Spain Food Tour with Intrepid Travel

Take a bite out of Northern Spain on this Intrepid Travel food tour from Barcelona to the Basque Country, Rioja to the Mountains.

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Blissful Brisighella: the hidden medieval village in Emilia Romagna, Italy

Brisighella is one of the Italian villages you fall in love with on first sight. Vineyards, towers, colourful facades and few tourists make it a must visit.

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48 Hours in Cuenca, Spain: More than a Madrid day trip

The beautiful UNESCO world heritage city of Cuenca in Spain is only a short day trip from Madrid, but here is why you should come for an overnight stay.

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Things to do in Cuenca, Spain: a hidden gem full of treasures

From the beautiful walled city of Cuenca to stunning karst mountain landscapes, don't make the mistake of missing out on any of these things to do in Cuenca.

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Discovering Dresden’s Christmas Markets and Saxony’s Festive Traditions

From Dresden's Christmas Markets to stollen baking, star marking and nearby hidden gems, here's how to plan a magical Saxony Christmas trip.

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Cycling the ancient cobbled streets of Ferrara, Italy

Ferrara is a real gem in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. From the castle to the cathedral, these cobbled streets are perfect to cycle through history.

Lake Como in Lombardy with the colourful village reflecting in the ocean

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Lake Como: Weekend Itinerary and Things To Do

During a weekend itinerary in Lake Como, you'll be able to visit pretty villages, the main city, and admire the mountains.

All, City Breaks, Europe, Food and Wine, Scotland, UK

A foodie weekend in Edinburgh: Top treats and attractions

Edinburgh has been transforming itself into a culinary capital for years now and a foodie weekend in Edinburgh of indulgent treats and fresh seasonal produce has never been better.

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San Marino: Day trip or overnight stay in this tiny country?

San Marino is one of the smallest countries in the world but should you plan a day trip to San Marino or stay over night?

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Edinburgh in August: Five festivals, countless awesome experiences

With five different festivals in August, Edinburgh is transformed into the festival city. Here is the low down on the Edinburgh Festivals in August and what not to miss!

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the eleven festivals in Edinburgh

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The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, an August Festivals Spectacle

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an amazing spectacle set against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle and one of the best things to see during August in Edinburgh, here are some reasons why.

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Finding hidden gems in Thuringia: Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha

In Thuringia, part of the cultural heart of Germany, there is plenty of hidden gems to discover in cute cities such as Erfurt, Weimar and Gotha.

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Things To Do in Trento, Italy’s Perfect-Sized City Break

Fringed by mountains and lakes, the city of Trento in northern Italy is cute and compact. Here's what to do in Trento on a weekend visit.

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Must Visit Places on a Scotland Road Trip

When it comes to incredible green landscapes, historic ruins, friendly locals and some damn good whisky, nothing really compares to Scotland. Take a road trip through the northern gem of the UK and don't miss these ten outstanding places.

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Escape to the lakes of Valsugana, Italy’s water sport heaven

When looking for things to do in Trentino, a weekend in Valsugana of watersports at Lake Levivo and Lake Caldonazzo coupled with mountain hikes is a dream.

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Things To Do in Dresden: How to spend a Weekend in Saxony’s Showstopper

Dresden is the perfect weekend city break. Discover the city's many things to do, from vineyards on the Elbe to Baroque treasures.

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Cruising Scandinavia, St Petersburg and the Baltic Sea with Princess Cruises

What was cruising going to be like? Would I love it or hate it? Was it going to feel like a vacation or an adventure? Here is how my 11 day Scandinavia, St Petersburg and Baltic Sea cruise went down...

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Two Perfect Days in St Petersburg, Russia; Cruise Itinerary Without a Visa

Visiting St Petersburg or Russia in general can be a bit of a hassle with visa paperwork and costs, but if you arrive by cruise ship and book an excursion you can avoid this. Here is how I spent a perfect two days exploring St Petersburg with Princess Cruises.

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