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13 November, 2015
Christmas on Crete

Christmas on Crete: What you can expect

Traditionally the Christmas holiday period in Greece lasts 12 days until epiphany. Many of the festive customs on the island of Crete look very familiar, such as the decorated trees and even turkey on the table on Christmas day.  Celebrated in the past as a chance to get together as extended families and catch up

11 November, 2015
Tuscany

Five things to do in Tuscany at Christmas

Spending Christmas in Tuscany is special. It may be cold and crisp, but the cities sparkle with light and activity. There is a multitude of museums, galleries, street markets, churches, and of course good places to eat delicious food. If you’re thinking about spending Christmas in Tuscany, take a look at five things to do

9 November, 2015
Castillonnes

Why Castillonnes is a must-see village of South West France 

The picturesque and quaint market town of Castillonnes in the northern Lot et Garonne department of south west France can only be described as a ‘must-see’ village in a region of France that is brimming with culture, character and beauty. With a hilltop location, Castillonnes boasts magnificent views of the Lot et Garonne countryside rolling

6 November, 2015
Kalkan

Exploring Kalkan’s pretty town of Islamlar

The rural village of Islamlar is nuzzled in the Taurus Mountains not far from the sophisticated Turkish town of Kalkan. With the beauty of the Taurus Mountains on your doorstep, the chic amenities of Kalkan just a 20-minute drive away and the translucent water of the Lycian coast nearby, Islamlar is the perfect base to

30 October, 2015
Mountains in Crete

Why Crete is a walker’s paradise

Crete is the biggest island in the Greek archipelago, lying south of the Aegean Sea. It has high mountainous regions with snow on their peaks, contrasting vividly with an interior that is lush and green. With plenty of rocky paths, gorges and caves, fabulous walking is waiting on the beautiful island of Crete.

28 October, 2015
Lazio

Discovering nature on the trails of Lazio

The Lazio region of Italy comprises of a diverse mix of ancient culture, verdant hills, lakes and mountains, bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea and crossed by the River Tiber. The provinces of Lazio include Rome, which is understandably the regional capital, as well as four other areas – Frosinone, Viterbo, Rieti and Latina.