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Annecy is one of France's prettiest cities to visit

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10 Fantastic France Weekend City Breaks (That Isn’t Paris)

Done Paris? Make these fantastic city breaks in France, including quirky Nantes and artistic Angers, your next French weekend getaway.

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25 Unique and Incredible Islands To Visit in 2025

From penguin colonies and dragons to glaciers and temples, these are some of the world's best islands to visit for a unique escape in 2025.

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15 of the Best Places To Visit in February in Europe: Sun, Skiing, Valentine’s & Carnival

February in Europe offers plenty: carnivals, Valentine's Day getaways, ski and snow adventures, half-term winter sun and the northern lights — here are the best places to head for something special.

Mechelen's three oldest houses are reflected in the Dyle

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16 Underrated Cities in Europe You Should Visit

These underrated urban escapes deserve much more attention, so why do they remain some of the most underrated cities in Europe?

Aerial view of St Josephs on Dominicas west coast with a small town alongside it

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Dominica, the Caribbean Eden Now Etched in My Heart

My Dominica journey was one of mangos and smiles, canyons and black sands, roaring waterfalls, rainbows and rainforests — welcome to the wild side of the Caribbean.

Hiking The Asitz Mountain is one of the best things to do in Austria

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25 Awesome Things To Do in Austria: Places to Visit, Experiences & Attractions

From experiencing the epic Alps and lakes to Imperial cities and unique attractions, these top things to do in Austria are unforgettable.

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The Falklands in Photos: Postcards From the Land of Penguins

Take a photo journey through the Falkland Islands. From penguin colonies and seal sanctuaries to shipwrecks and small planes.

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15 Morocco Travel Tips To Plan The Perfect Trip

Plan the perfect trip to Morocco with these travel tips to ensure you don't get caught out or miss anything on your North Africa adventure.

A giant boulder sits on top of a home in Monsanto, a Europe hidden gems In

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11 Magical Medieval Small Towns in Europe To Visit

From boulder-shaped settlements to historic hamlets with underground wine tunnels, these small, medieval, European towns are dreamy.

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15 of the Best Places To Visit in January in Europe: Skiing, Snow, Sun & City Breaks

From winter sun and relaxing spa breaks to start-of-year adventures chasing the northern lights or ski slopes, these are some of the best European destinations to visit in January.

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Where To Meet the Makers Who Make Graz, Graz

Graz might be a city, but it can sometimes feel like a village, at least according to its makers, producers and passionate citizens.

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11 Fantastic Green Ecotourism Destinations To Visit in 2025

Plan your next green getaway from one of these well-established or up-and-coming ecotourism destinations.

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40 Best Travel Apps for 2025: Plan, Book, Tech, Tickets & More

Before your next trip, download some of these best travel apps to plan, book, organise, save money and, most importantly, improve your travel experience in 2024.

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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.

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Insider’s Guide to Graz: Things to Do in (and Beyond) the Unesco Old Town

Plan your trip to Austria's second city with this Graz travel guide, covering where to eat, drink, sleep and the best things to do in Graz.

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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.

Salzburg is one of the best cities to visit in Austria

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Austria’s Best Cities for Cross-Border City Breaks

Upgrade your Austria city break by making it a twin-city, two-country long weekend. These are the best cities in Austria for border-hopping.

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In Slovenia’s Vipava Valley, Sustainable Family-Run Wineries, Dining Rooms & Trails Abound

Sustainability is organically the soul of Slovenia's Vipava Valley, where family-run vineyards, farm-to-fork tasting rooms & emerald trails are plentiful. Here's how to visit.

Northern Spain's mountains and lakes offer a more less developed and nature-connecting experience

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11 Fantastic Things To Do in Northern Spain

Devour San Sebastián, walk the Camino and explore Roman walls and ancient Castros as you discover the best places to visit in Northern Spain.

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The Kumbh Mela in Photos: Postcards From India’s Greatest Gathering

The Kumbh Mela is the largest, and one of the most spiritual, events globally. Enjoy these photos and facts for an introductory insight.

Families enjoy the views high above Innsbruck

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Summer Highs in Innsbruck, Where the Alps Are for All

Forget skiing and snow and visit Innsbruck in summer, the best season to explore the Tyrolean city's terraces, trails and tales.

The best multi-day trails in Portugal span the coast and countryside, wineries and remote corners

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5 of Portugal’s Best Multi-Day Trails

From hinterland hikes via timeless villages to coastal tracks following shepherds' footprints, these are Portugal's best multi-day trails.

A vintage tram passes by old-style Victorian shops with wooden signs and porches

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12 Fantastic Things To Do in the UK

Pints, pubs, castle stays, fossil-hunting beaches, and outrageously dashing munro trails are just some of the UK's best things to do.

Exploring rivers and lakes by kayak or SUP, like Lake Annecy, are some of the best things to do in France

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11 Unforgettable Things To Do in France

France’s best experiences are fanciful: flit between lavender blooms and vineyards, meander along the Mediterranean coast to micronations, or hideaway in unsung medieval villages.