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Great little Welsh trains: Ffestiniog Railway
Steam engines, steep gradients, Pullman carriages and gorgeous scenery. Welcome to the Ffestiniog Railway; a wonderful way to explore North Wales Read the guide
Ireland’s Clare Coast – windswept and interesting
From spectacular sea views and daunting cliff faces, to wonderful food and pampering in style, the County Clare coast in Ireland is an area of contrasts Read the guide
Seville’s Perfect Plazas
In Seville you can spend all day strolling round plazas, appreciating the culture, sampling the tapas, or listening to live flamenco guitarists. Some plazas are well known, but others are a secret Read the guide
Languid Languedoc, mellow Minervois: life beyond the Canal
The Canal du Midi meanders gently through Languedoc, picking up and dropping off boat passengers en route. For landlubbers, equally gentle options lie beyond: the wines and slow inclines of Minervois Read the guide
Croatia's sparkling island of Vis
Find out about shimmering seas, gastronomic treats and natural wonders. Then discover its fascinating history Read the guide
Romantic Break in Cologne
The most romantic place to visit in Cologne is Europe's busiest railway bridge. However, there are more traditional romantic places to visit too Read the guide
Praia de Odeceixe - a cautionary tale!
Odeceixe, on the border of the Algarve and the Alentejo, has a glorious beach and the cheapest accommodation I've seen in a long time. Just make sure you get that beach trip right...unlike me! Read the guide
