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Getting back to the Basque Country: San Sebastián and beyond

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.

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.

All, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, Spain, Travel Videos

Magnificent Monastrell: exploring the Murcia wine route through Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla

This stunning region of Spain might be most famed for the Costa Cálida, but it's also packed with incredible wine and cuisine.

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Things to do in Emilia Romagna: 15 must visit places and experiences

Emilia Romagna is a stunning region of Italy where tiny villages of colourful houses, amazing foods, supercars and buzzing cities come together.

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

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

Epic Puglia and Lombardy Italy two week road trip itinerary: South to North

The north and south of Italy both offer diverse and different landscapes and activities. Double your journey to Italy by visiting both Puglia and Lombardy.

A beautiful theatre with stools and balconies in Mantua Italy

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Things to do in Lombardy, Italy: a photo guide to this fantastic region

From the stunning nature of Lake Garda and Como, to the art and architecture of amazing city's, the Lombardy region of Italy packs a punch!

A line of white washed Trullo with conical roofs in Alberobello Puglia

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Things to do in Puglia, Italy: a photo guide to Italy’s dazzling heel

Top things to do in Puglia, such as Alberobello, Lecce, Locorotondo and Polignano a Mare. Discover the stunning region in the 'heel' of Italy's boot.

Rooftops of an Puglian town with a church tower in the foreground

All, Destinations, DoubleYourJourney, Europe, Food and Wine, Italy, Off the beaten path

In the hills of Foggia, Puglia: Watermills, orecchiette, and authentic mountain towns

Discover an authentic side to Puglia, Italy by heading to the mountains. From watermills making pasta to the towns of Bovino and Sant'Agata di Puglia.

An outside restaurant in the white streets of Locorotondo Puglia

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

Italy off the beaten path: 25 hidden gems in Italy

Discover some of the best hidden gems in Italy. I love getting off the beaten path in Italy with so many colourful and dreamy destinations to explore.

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

Palatial, palatable Portugal: a long weekend in Porto and the Douro

From sampling Port and cruising along the wine region of the Douro, to enjoying the grand architecture and colourful facades, Porto is the perfect long weekend break!

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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.

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

Art, architecture and aperitivo: celebrating Emilia Romagna’s smaller cities

Bologna might be the capital of Emilia Romagna, but the regions smaller cities are worth a day trip or longer: Discover Modena, Ferrara, Parma, Rimini and more.