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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.

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.

Colourful illuminated Chinese fish in Chinatown

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Exploring Singapore’s Coolest Quarter: Chinatown and Keong Saik Road

Singapore might be famed for its futuristic side, but a chilled, chic and traditional experience awaits in Chinatown and Keong Saik Road.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Portugal

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.

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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.

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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.

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Adelaide to Melbourne Road Trip: The Extended Great Ocean Road

If there is one road trip down under you will know it's the Great Ocean road but the extended version, from Melbourne to Adelaide is even more stunning...

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A Quick Guide to Europe’s Smallest Countries and Microstates

Adventures come in all sizes, and as Europe's smallest countries show, big doesn't always mean better. Here are Europe's microstates.

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Stopover in Singapore: How To Spend One to Five Days

With the 'worlds best airport' people are lining up to pass through, but I say stop stopovers and discover how diverse this garden city can be! A Singapore travel guide from high rises to wildlife run islands...

A beautiful red pagoda sits next to a large red temple in the city of Tokyo

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A quick guide to Tokyo: must-visit neighbourhoods, attractions and easy day trips

Tokyo is a city where you could spend countless days exploring, but here is a quick Tokyo guide of must-visit areas and day-trip ideas.

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How To Spend a 12-Hour Stopover in Dubai Without Breaking the Bank

If you want to make the most of a Dubai Stopover without breaking the bank, here is everything you can pack into a 12 hour stop using public transport.

There's never a bad time to visit Salzburg

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The many slices of Salzburg: UNESCO city centre to mountain lakes

Salzburg isn’t just a famous city centre, it’s a region that was once its own country, here's what to do on a long weekend in Salzburg, Austria.

Durham Castle as seen from the riverside

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Things To Do in Durham, England’s Quintessential City and County

Discover the best of Durham, one of England's most overlooked cities and counties, as you tour palaces, museums, dales and castles.

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A long-weekend in The Hague, the perfect Europe city-break?

A long weekend in The Hague packs a punch with chic beach clubs, golden sands, Dutch brews, great dining, history, culture, museums and of course, canals!

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An eye-opening visit to The Hague during the Peace and Justice weekend

Every year The Hague, known as the city of peace and justice, opens its most important institutions to the public, providing the perfect chance to learn.

All, Asia, City Breaks, Destinations, India

One Day in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh’s Criminally Overlooked Capital

My one day in Lucknow was completely unexpected but determined to make the most of the flying visit, I crammed a lot into my short time in Uttar Pradesh.

A cathedral in Kyiv Ukraine framed by an art stool on the bottom right

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One day in Kyiv, Ukraine: the surprising city that deserved more than a stopover

One day in Kyiv was certainly not enough, but it still allowed me time to sample the culture, architecture and leafy vibes of the Ukrainian capital.

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Solo in Seville: a weekend in Spain’s sassiest city

Seville is one of the most distinctive cities I've ever visited, it's photogenice, ideal for solo travel, and there are countless things to in Seville.

Milano Duomo with a lion statue in the foreground

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A Weekend in Milan: Things To Do in 2, 3 or 4 Days

Discover the best things to do in Milan whether you have one weekend or a longer trip planned; top attractions & experiences.

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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.