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On the Road in Hunan, China
Posted on 17 November, 2019 | No CommentsHunan is famous as the birthplace of Mao Zedong but Rupert Parker discovers that it’s also a place of natural wonders, its landscape inspiring James Cameron’s movie Avatar Hunan is... -
Riga’s streets of art nouveau
Posted on 19 October, 2019 | No CommentsJohn Westbrooke sees the architectural treasures of the Latvian capital Art Nouveau is usually thought of as a north European movement, Paris and Brussels rather than Rome. And yet some... -
Macedonia & Albania – A Cultural Tour
Posted on 26 October, 2018 | No CommentsPetra Shepherd finds two delightful countries unspoilt by by hordes of tourists Blissfully overlooked by mass tourism, Macedonia and Albania are two of the best kept secrets in the Balkans. With... -
A wealth of things to see and do just over the Channel
Posted on 24 October, 2018 | No CommentsWith ferries no longer running from the UK to Boulogne the town tends to be overlooked by visitors arriving at Calais. But it is only half an hour down the... -
Quito
Posted on 8 October, 2018 | No CommentsNeil Hennessy-Vass finds a rich heritage, good food and lots of scenic interest in the world’s second highest capital Getting to Quito the capital of Ecuador takes a little while... -
Immersive Christmas experiences in Saxony and Thuringia
Posted on 28 September, 2018 | No CommentsFrom palaces and castles to a wine-growing estate, a park and even a university – Christmas markets in Saxony and Thuringia go way beyond the usual setting and even better;... -
Three Hanseatic Cities Lübeck, Hamburg and Lüneberg, Germany
Posted on 6 July, 2018 | No CommentsThe Hanseatic League was a loose alliance of medieval cities in North Western and Central Europe. Rupert Parker cycles round three of them, marvelling at the fairy tale houses, cavernous... -
Hassle-free escorted tours in Italy
Posted on 3 July, 2018 | No CommentsDiscover the best of Italy on an escorted tour with leading Italian specialist, Citalia Escorted tours are a hassle-free way for holidaymakers to explore Italy, and perfect for those who... -
10 of the best UNESCO world heritage sites in France
Posted on 6 May, 2018 | No CommentsFrance boasts a staggering number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – 43 of them, which is more than almost any other country in Europe (only Italy and Spain have more)... -
Extremadura – Did you know?
Posted on 31 March, 2018 | No CommentsNo trip to Spain would be complete without a visit to Extremadura, a combination of old Spain, rich culture and foodie paradise The region is known as ‘the land...
