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12 April, 2017
Lakka, Paxos

Exploring the outstanding beauty of Paxos 

Paxos is quite simply a stunning Greek island, a timeless place to escape the stresses and strains of modern life and take a step back in time. This tiny island is just seven miles long and three miles wide, yet despite its minute size is home to more than 30 white pebble beaches, lapped by

3 April, 2017
Las Alpujarras

Why Andalucia’s Alpujarras are a magical place to visit

Dominated by the Spanish Muslims, for many centuries Andalucía and the Alpujarras were considered to be the poor man’s part of Spain, owned by absent landlords. Poor farmers had a tough life on the land. In more recent times, however, the Alpujarras’ fortunes have changed and the area is known for its wonderful landscape, likened

31 March, 2017
Umag, Istria

Things to do in Umag, Istria

Umag is the first city you will come to in Istria when approaching from the West. The surrounding vicinity is one of beautiful hillsides with old fortifications that provide stunning views across the countryside, and an insight into the area’s history. Umag itself has walls with a gated drawbridge, dating right back to the 10th

29 March, 2017
Lunch by the sea

What makes Greek cuisine so special?

Greek cuisine has a tradition dating back over 4,000 years and is integral in the culture of the country. Its flavours change with the season and depending on the region. Overdoing refinement is considered to be against the ‘spirit of the Greek cuisine’.

24 March, 2017
Medici Fortress. Sansepolcro. Italy.

Exploring Tuscany’s Sansepolcro

Sansepolcro is a hidden gem that nestles close to La Mancha and Umbria on Tuscany’s border. This traditional, medieval town, boasts honey stone buildings, palaces and piazzas, and is extremely well-preserved, reminiscent of bygone ages. Sansepolcro nestles on flat land in the upper Tiber valley, which makes it easier to walk around, unlike many of