Day trips from Malaga: exploring the best of Andalucia
Málaga is wonderful in its own right, but one of its best features is the number and variety of day trips you can do from Málaga, even if you don’t have a car.
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
14 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)
Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.
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10 unmissable things to do in Tirana
Tirana, the capital of Albania, makes a perfect weekend break, with fascinating things to do, amazing food and drink and a fun, walkable city centre.
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Lake Como’s hidden gem: the ultimate guide to Bellano
Skip the tourist crowds and discover authentic Lake Como in Bellano. Complete guide with transport, things to do, where to stay & money-saving tips.
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Eight under-the-radar European city breaks for 2025
Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 8 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2020.
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)
Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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11 fun things to do in Ischia (plus 5 amazing day trips)
Ischia’s an idyllic island off the coast of southern Italy. It’s only around six miles wide, but manages to pack in an amazing number of attractions. Here are the very best things to do in Ischia,
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Orrido di Bellano: Lake Como’s hidden gem
The Orrido di Bellano, a breathtaking natural gorge with gushing waterfalls formed over 15 million years, is one of Lake Como’s best-kept secrets.
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Procida travel guide: Visit Italy’s most colourful island
Procida is a beautiful Italian island in the Bay of Naples. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Procida: how to get there, what to do and why you should visit this colourful island.
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11 fun things to do in Athens on bank holidays
If you find yourself in Athens on May 1 or another public holiday, there’s plenty to do in the city when attractions like the Acropolis are closed.
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