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Long Weekend In Graz including the Kunsthaus

All, Austria, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Graz

How to Spend a Long Weekend in Graz, Austria

Make the most of Austria’s second city with this long weekend in Graz itinerary covering the highlights, hidden gems and practicalities.

Frohnleiten is a small medieval town along the River Mur near Graz, Austria

All, Austria, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, France, Germany, Graz, Italy, Off the beaten path, Spain

12 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.

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Food and Wine, France, Graz, Italy, Portugal, Spain

6 of Europe’s Best Food Cities & Delicious Destinations

From world-class Basque chefs to Georgia’s transcontinental flavours, Europe’s best food cities & destinations are delicious and diverse.

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Festivals and Events, Graz

Could This Be Austria’s Eurovision 2026 Host City?

Vienna and Innsbruck are top talking points for Eurovision 2026 Host City – but surely Austria’s second city is most deserving of the spotlight?

Graz's Lend district hosts its annual Lendwirbel event

All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, Graz, Stories & Features

Graz, Gently: Settling Into a Slower Rhythm in Austria’s Second City

Two weeks into my slow travels in and around Graz, Austria, I’ve not only fallen in love with the city more but started questioning what the perfect ‘city break’ should look like.

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10 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Spring

Discover some of the best places to visit in Europe this spring – city breaks, Easter events and warm spring holiday destinations.

All, Destinations, Europe, Italy

Best Things To Do in Italy: 12 Unforgettable Italian Experiences

Italy is one of my favourite countries, having fallen in love with it over countless visits. These are some of my most memorable Italian experiences.

Traditional houses surrounded by flowers in Madeira, Portugal

Albania, All, Austria, Destinations, Europe, France, Graz, Greece, Italy, Monaco, Portugal, Spain

9 Best Places to Visit in Europe in May

Discover some of the best places to visit in May for a European city break, a beach or island getaway, or for an escape to nature.

All, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe, Norway

9 Awesome Things To Do in Oslo

Beautiful fjords, first-class museums, and impressive waterfront architecture are just a few of the top things to do in Oslo.

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11 Amazing Places to Visit in Asia

Backpacking around Asia has been incredible. From unforgettable Angkor Wat to gorgeous remote islands, these are some of my favourite spots.

Waking up to views like this in Tajikistan was magical

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14 Epic Multi-Day Hiking Destinations: From Famed Peaks to Offbeat Trails

Get outside and soothe your soul on one of these offbeat multi-day hiking trails covering peaks, pilgrimages and coastal escapes.

The best places to visit in Southern France

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Southern France: Six Of The Best Places To Visit

From the Cote d'Azur's glitzy beach towns to Roman cities and a medieval, walled citadel, these top places in southern France astound.

All, Asia, Destinations, Vietnam

A Quick Guide to Vietnam’s Top Experiences, Destinations, Dishes & Stays

Discover the best of Vietnam with this quick travel guide covering the country's top cities, experiences, detours and unique stays.

Mechelen's central statue of Margaret of Austria

All, Belgium, City Breaks, Destinations, Europe

A Guide to Mechelen, Belgium’s Perfect-Sized Burgundian City Break

Mechelen is Belgium's perfect-sized and uncrowded Burgundian city break. Here's a quick guide to plan your weekend visit.

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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.

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.

Dorset is home to some of the best places to visit in England

All, ByRoad, Destinations, Europe, UK

13 Awesome Places to Visit in England By Train

From coastal cities to historic inland sights, many of the best places to visit in England are reachable by train from London.

Annecy is one of France's prettiest cities to visit

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

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

Spend a weekend in Mechelen to learn about its Burgundian history

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Belgium’s Best City Breaks: Six Magical Belgian Cities To Visit

From Burgundian Mechelen to Dinant's delightful river views and beautiful Bruges' canals, these are Belgium's best city breaks.

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.

Africa, All, Destinations, Morocco

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.