The Algarve: Portugal’s magnificent beach of a south coast
Imagine golden sand, 25C with a blue sky in May, and the cleanest blue-green ocean you’ve ever seen. Add boardwalks stretching for kilometres and fabulous food
Travels and hikes in Italy’s mini Canada
The shared borders with France and Switzerland have clearly contributed to a multilingual society in this very northern and beautiful corner of Italy
The Bohemian jewel in Europe’s glittering crown
Český Krumlov often catches the first-time visitor by surprise, arousing a feeling of wondrous awe.
Travelling with Greta Thunberg in mind
Living with your environmental choices and the ones others make for you while on the road
A fine deception at a fine Paris hotel
It doesn’t do to embarrass oneself in front of the waiter in the lobby bar of the Four Seasons George V hotel
Five of the best castle stays in Scotland
There are two types of castle hotels: those operated as regular hotels and those that must be rented on an exclusive-use basis
Everything you’ve ever heard about Paris is true
But like a flirtatious mistress, she will drive you to distraction while capturing your soul
Riding in Riccione and the unsurpassable beauty of Tuscany
The beauty and hospitality of Italy soon becomes apparent whether astride a bicycle or driving down its twisting, narrow country roads
Overwhelmed in Rome, overfed in Matera
Basking in the splendour, charm and hospitality of southern Italy, particularly when you wander off the beaten track