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Cyclists crossing Via Giuseppe Mazzini of Ferrara with the tower of San Giorgio cathedral in background.

Not Florence: Italy’s other beautiful Renaissance city (with no tourists)

Overshadowed by its more famous neighbours, Ferrara has something those cities don’t – no signs of overtourism.

  • Justine Costigan
Valletta, Malta.

Europe’s smallest capital is surprisingly impressive

What Europe’s smallest, UNESCO World Heritage-listed capital lacks in size is amply compensated for in its wealth of impressive and historical attractions.

  • Anthony Dennis
In large European cities, there’s a certain formality to local dress that tourists rarely adhere to.

Dress well, drink less: The rules for doing Europe like a European

With more and more tourists swamping its many countries, causing friction with locals as overtourism bites, it’s never been more important to blend in.

  • Ben Groundwater
The Mediterranean glimmers beyond the arched windows at La Passagere.

The food is superb, but it’s not why I fork out for French fine dining

What price a cultural experience? People spend more on a Taylor Swift concert or a soccer final.

  • Brian Johnston
Hansa studios with an ever-changing hologram of Bowie.

Surreal and magical, this trail showed me Berlin through Bowie’s eyes

The late rock star had an enduring love affair with the city that helped save him. Though most don’t know of his role in saving the city.

  • Sue Williams
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Even Zeus has a six-pack.

Ten things we’ll never understand about Greece

Are all those ancient sculptors conning us? No amount of philosophy explains some of Greece’s more peculiar customs.

  • Brian Johnston
Victoria Street is a popular tourist area in Edinburgh.

A unique walking tour offers a unique glimpse of Edinburgh

A chance for Edinburgh’s homeless to work in tourism is changing lives.

  • Julia D'Orazio
The Trans-Mongolian railway was completed in 1956 but has been suspended due to conflict in Russia.

The truth about the much-hyped ‘world’s longest train journey’

There’s been much talk about the possibility of travelling from Portugal to Singapore on a train. Unfortunately, there are a few problems with the idea.

  • Mark Smith
Dining at Manousakis Winery. Cretans are the original paddock-to-plate pioneers.

The magic ingredient in the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet

This Greek island may well have discovered the secret to a long and happy life.

  • Carli Philips
The medieval city of Rhodes.

Beautiful islands, lost cities and wonders: Three continents in a week

This cruise captures the imagination like few other adventures and all in just seven days.

  • Steve McKenna

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