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St. Michael’s Sword” is a line that follows the locations of seven sanctuaries dedicated to St. Michael the Archangel from ...
In the 1280s, a loggia for the market was built by the architect Arnolfo di Cambio. Soon after its construction, Orsanmichele ...
Take a trip before or after your cruise by spending extra time in your starting or ending port, in Italy, England, Ireland or ...
Tuscany is an excellent region for camping, and its offerings, ranging from forest to ocean views, are numerous. Here is your ...
For the past two years, summer in Spain has meant prominent protests against tourism: holidaymakers being drenched by angry locals armed with water pistols in Barcelona and protesters marching under b ...
Where to eat in Tenerife, from rustic hillside spots to Michelin-starred Japanese restaurants There was a time when dining ...
THEY’RE weekend wonders – four-hour flight breaks to Europe’s most exciting destinations. A cheeky two-night getaway won’t ...
In Japanese culture, Onsens are very much a part of life, believed to help soothe ailments and boost vitality. The Takaragawa ...
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Just visiting: Abruzzo
I f you’ve already done Tuscany, circumnavigated Sicily, and survived the Amalfi Coast during summer, make for the lesser-known Abruzzo for your two-night break. Home to the tal ...
From charming coaching inns dating back centuries to Victorian hotels with rich and glamorous pasts, we take a look at some of the most incredible and historic hotels around the UK.
Self-tormenting practices were all the rage in ancient Byzantium, from wearing chains to living on top of small pillars—and ...