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The year-round Christmas village of Seiffen, Saxony, Germany

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Germany, Off the beaten path, Stories & Features, Winter and Off Season

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.

All, Art and Culture, Austria, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Graz, Responsible & Eco Tourism, Travel Style

Coffee, Concerts, Courtship & Community: Meet Graz’s Cyclists Creating “Austria’s Bicycle Capital”

From cycling tour concerts to two-wheel dating and sustainable food deliveries, local cyclists share why Graz is best explored by bike.

All, Art and Culture, Austria, Destinations, Europe, region, Responsible & Eco Tourism, stories, Stories & Features, Travel Style, Wellness, Wildlife and Nature

Escape to the Asitz Mountain, Where Art Meets the Austrian Alps

Explore the Asitz Mountain of Austria, where hiking, biking, music and culture collide for a perfect summer destination in the Austrian Alps.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Italy, Off the beaten path, Wellness

Val di Non, Italy’s Apple Eden Where The Fruit Isn’t Forbidden

In Trentino's verdant, orchard-heavy Val Di Non, you'll find Italy's unsung valley of castles, mirror-like lakes, and apples aplenty.

Accommodation, All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Mexico, The Americas

Casa Jacinta, Coyoacán’s Boutique Stay With an Artistic Soul in CDMX

In Mexico City's most creative neighbourhood, the spirit of the artistic streets spills into the soul of Casa Jacinta, a family-run boutique hotel.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, City Breaks, Destinations, India, Stories & Features

Cremations and Celebrations: One Day in Varanasi, India’s Holiest City

Varanasi is a city unlike any other. From the sunrise ceremonies on the Ghats until the incredible celebrations after sunset, this is one of India's most unforgettable destinations

Cefalu is one of Italy's most cinematic towns

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Islands and Beaches, Italy

Why Visit Sicily? 10 Reasons to Love Italy’s Largest Island

There are countless reasons to visit Sicily, from the bath-like beaches to the history-layered cities. Here's why I loved this personality-packed Mediterranean island.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Spain

Casa Batlló: Barcelona’s Architectural Treasure Where Gaudí’s Genius Is Interactive

Thanks to a forward-thinking interactive experience bringing Casa Batlló to life, you can immerse yourself in Gaudí's work like never before.

Cesky Krumlov is an excellent second stop on your Austrian city break

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Off the beaten path

Castle and Cute-Town Hopping in South Bohemia, Czechia’s Fairytale Lake District

Explore the fairytale castles and lakes of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, including České Budějovice, Český Krumlov, Hluboká and Třeboň.

Ravenna is an incredible day trip from Bologna

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

Day trips from Bologna: 16 best things to do in Emilia Romagna

Emilia Romagna is Italy's most mouth-watering region. Medieval villages, out-of-this-world food, supercars and storied cities all await on a day trip from Bologna.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations, Europe, Germany, Off the beaten path, Rail

Places to Visit in Saxony, Germany: Things To Do and Day Trips from Dresden

Discover the best places to visit in Saxony, and day trips from Dresden, such as wine estates, lake palaces, mining towns and forested parks.

All, Art and Culture, Asia, Destinations, Sri Lanka, Travel Style

A quick guide to Sri Lanka’s UNESCO attractions

Sri Lanka is home to eight UNESCO World Heritage Listed attractions, from ancient and lofty citadels to temples deep inside caves.

An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, Off the beaten path, region

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.

All, Art and Culture, Destinations

Literacy lovers hideouts: Breathtaking libraries worth travelling for

If books, grand architecture and incredible public spaces bring you joy then these libraries worth travelling for should take centre stage on your travel plans.

The white-washed cliff buildings stick out over the blue ocean of Polignano a Mare

All, Art and Culture, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

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.

All, Art and Culture, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy

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.