Auschwitz-Birkenau: how and why to visit this important site
Auschwitz-Birkenau isn’t a tourist attraction. You won’t find a fancy restaurant or a gift shop selling fridge magnets, and it’s[…]
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Category: Europe
Kraków: 10 excellent experiences in Poland’s most famous city
Kraków may be Poland’s second largest city, but it’s the country’s number one destination and for good reason. It offers[…]
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Weekend breaks: 10 great European destinations for your shortlist
When you’re short on time, but your wanderlust is strong, Europe offers an incredible range of destinations that can be[…]
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Cabo Roig: a spectacular Paddy’s Day Parade with a Spanish flavour
Cabo Roig, a coastal resort on Spain’s Costa Blanca, might seem an unlikely place to host the biggest St Patrick’s[…]
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Alba: the perfect base for exploring wineries, hilltop towns and truffles
Alba is probably most famous for its white truffles. But even if, like me, you’re not a fan, this Italian[…]
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Turin: eight highlights of this gorgeous Italian city
Turin was once the capital of the Savoy kingdom (and later of Italy itself), so its beautiful royal palaces and[…]
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Thessaloniki: 10 ways to make memories in Greece’s second-largest city
Thessaloniki is Greece’s second-largest city and offers everything you need for a perfect weekend break. A waterfront setting, interesting historical[…]
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Amiens: why this French city is an excellent choice for a weekend break
Amiens isn’t a French city I’d heard of until I scanned Google Maps for a long weekend destination that isn’t[…]
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