Ancient Roman ruins and mosaic-encrusted churches; bygone rural villages and fairy-tale landscapes. Here are our top places to visit in Turkey. Turkey is a country steeped in history. The centre of both a Christian and Islamic Empire, it has been at the crossroads of East and West for millennia. Ancient Roman and Greek ruins littering…
With blissfully untouched beaches, charming fishing villages, secluded locations, and the best of the local food scene, Cornwall still has a few surprises up her sleeve. Here are our favorite hidden gems in Cornwall. There’s a lot to love about Cornwall. The sunny county in England stretches out to the Atlantic Ocean, adorned with a…
From regal boulevards to gritty neighbourhoods, elegant shopping to vibrant nightlife, discover the best places to stay in London to experience the capital in all its glory. Planning a trip to the capital can be an exhilarating experience, but with so many neighbourhoods to choose from, finding the best place to stay in London can…
Experience the thrill of outdoor adventures, marvel at grand aristocratic homes, unwind in rejuvenating spa towns, or immerse yourself in the charm of adorable villages. Find the right location with our guide to the best places to stay in the Peak District. The Peak District was the first designated National Park in the United Kingdom…
The Italian Alps are an enticing wonderland of jagged mountain scenery, lush alpine meadows, charming villages and glistening lakes. Here are 12 reasons why you should visit. Covering a glorious mountain-filled arc sweeping across the top of the country, the Italian Alps are a scenic wonderland; an area of natural rugged beauty bursting with wonderful…
With the ring road getting busier every year, take your sense of adventure off the beaten path and into the dramatic natural scenery of Iceland’s Highlands. Here’s where to go and how to get there. The highlands of Iceland are the country at its most remote and beautiful and many of the best places to…
With Dresden’s magnificent architecture and Leipzig’s free-thinking creativity, grand castles and stately palaces, and the serenity of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains, the best places to visit in Saxony, Germany, are as riveting as the state’s history. As part of Soviet-occupied East Germany (GDR), Dresden was all but razed in WWII before being painstakingly reconstructed. Leipzig’s…
Sponsored From Cornwall’s surf-friendly shores and the Jurassic Coast’s fossil-heavy beaches to The Cotswolds’ sandstone villages and Devon’s rugged moorlands, the best places to visit in South West England are mainly found in the untamed countryside or along the shimmering coast. Still, it’s not all lapping waves and wild trails; the region has its fair…
April in Europe offers up a variety of reasons to visit. The continent’s warmest spots are starting to welcome back visitors to their beaches thanks to rising temperatures. Easter ensures that destinations such as Seville and Braga are some of the best places to visit in April for seasonal celebrations. And – outside school holidays…
Portugal’s sun-kissed southern region has long lured visitors with its golden-cliff-backed beaches, breathtaking bays and laid-back way of life. But, as I’ve discovered during the past five years living here – and on many visits before – the best places to visit in the Algarve, Portugal, aren’t only confined to the coast. From lounging on…