10 unmissable things to do in Tirana
Tirana, the capital of Albania, makes a perfect weekend break, with fascinating things to do, amazing food and drink and a fun, walkable city centre.
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Visiting Hakone: Day trip or stay overnight?
Should you visit Hakone as a day trip from Tokyo or stay overnight? This complete guide weighs up the options to help you plan your Japan itinerary.
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Hakone loop: complete guide with tips and clockwise itinerary
Scenic trains, views of Mount Fuji, hot springs, an active volcano and a pirate ship – visiting Hakone is a must for your trip to Japan!
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Gōtokuji Temple: Taking the cat train to Tokyo’s famous cat temple
Tokyo’s Gōtokuji temple is famous for being the birthplace of the lucky cat. Here’s how to visit, and how to catch the special cat train to get there
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Fuji views from a private onsen: a dream Hakone stay
Dreaming of soaking in your own private onsen in Hakone with Mount Fuji views? This luxury self-catering apartment on Lake Ashi delivers all that and more.
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Lake Como’s hidden gem: the ultimate guide to Bellano
Skip the tourist crowds and discover authentic Lake Como in Bellano. Complete guide with transport, things to do, where to stay & money-saving tips.
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KLM Premium Comfort class review: is it worth it for a long flight?
I tried KLM Premium Comfort on two 13 hour flights. Here’s my full review of KLM’s premium economy, covering the seat, service, food and more.
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Eight under-the-radar European city breaks for 2025
Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 8 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2020.
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
How to visit Herculaneum (and 3 huge reasons why you should)
Visiting Herculaneum, a Roman city destroyed by the same volcano that engulfed Pompeii, is really rewarding. Here’s how to visit Herculaneum, and why it should be as much of a priority on your trip to Italy as seeing Pompeii.
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Europe, Italy, UNESCO World Heritage
14 tips for visiting Pompeii (plus how to climb Vesuvius)
Pompeii is on a lot of people’s travel bucket lists but can seem daunting to visit. Here’s some of the advice I found most useful, along with some tips from my visit.
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