Europe
A Guide to What to See in Ancient Arles in Provence
The old centre of Arles is relatively compact, subsequently it’s easy to get round nearly all the highlights on foot in a day.
These are our pick of the things to see […]
Town & City Strolls
Croatia
The Downside to Dubrovnik Old Town
Dubrovnik Old Town is actually quite small and there can be as many as 10,000 cruise passengers descending on those lovely, cobbled streets in one day… […]
Croatia
Dubrovnik is King’s Landing, The Game of Thrones Tour
Dubrovnik must be a film-maker’s dream. It is exquisite looking and, with the barest of tweaking, is a perfect Medieval setting for tales of swordplay and magic… […]
Croatia
City Guide to Zadar in Croatia
Guardian to around 300 islands nestling off its coastline; located in easy reach of six national parks, and site of a beautiful, old walled city whose charms rival that of its sibling city of Dubrovnik but without the hordes of day trippers, Zadar is one of Croatia’s best kept secrets. […]
Europe
City Guide to Santa Cruz de La Palma
As gateway to an island as rich in natural treasures as it is poor in mass tourism, the city offers its own blend of history, architecture, shopping and dining. […]
Barcelona
24 Hours in Barcelona
Nearly every little bar and café looks inviting in Barcelona but start the day in opulent style at the café in the Palau de la Música Catalana… […]
Marrakech
The Marvellous and Maddening Medina in Marrakech
Fascinating but frustrating, the Marrakech Medina is full of wonders for sure but the level of mithering in certain areas can be overwhelming and exhausting. […]
Europe
Discover Costa Teguise in Lanzarote, Outdoor Living and Creative Cuisine
Although developed as a tourist resort, Costa Teguise on Lanzarote’s south east coast has a pleasing small town community feel to it, possibly as a result of two factors. […]
Costa Brava
Beautiful Besalú
When it comes to stunning settings, Besalú steals a march on most. Not only is the medieval town sited amidst Constable-esque countryside on the banks of the Fluvia River, but its main access is via a magnificent, 12th century, Romanesque bridge… […]
Porto
The 10 Best Things to See in Porto
The imposing Dom Luis I Bridge over the Douro River offers a number of panoramic views of Porto. Cross it for postcard-esque views from Cais de Gaia or… […]
Guimaraes
What To See in Guimaraes
A popular day excursion destination from Porto and Braga and a summer time magnet for its art, music and cultural events, 2012 sees Guimaraes in Northern Portugal take on the mantle of European Capital of Culture which should up its visitor numbers considerably. […]
Essaouira
Guide to the Moroccan town of Essaouira, the Port of Timbuktu
Essaouira in Morocco is a curious place; part working port, part holiday resort and part historical monument with a fusion of colonial European, Arabic and African influences that makes it feel like somewhat of a crossroads between different worlds…which in many ways is exactly what it was. […]
Food & drink
The Insiders’ Guide to Marrakech
Alan and Kate Elliott have spent much of the last 10 years experiencing the ins and outs of living and working in Marrakech whilst restoring the beautiful and tranquil Riad Merstane…Here are their essential tips for getting the best out of a trip to Marrakech. […]
Asturias
The Best of What to See in Oviedo, Asturias
We’d recommend that you grab a map from the tourist office and just set off exploring the old town of Oviedo. There’s hardly a street that doesn’t have something of interest. But if we had to pick out our favourite spots, this is what they’d be. […]
England
Discovering Manchester’s Creative Northern Quarter
As long as I’ve known Manchester, the Northern Quarter was home to an eclectic mix of fashion designers, quirky shops and great bars – Band in the Wall was a particular favourite… […]