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A passenger plane flying above the clouds at sunset

November 9, 2026

Cheap weekend flights to Europe: best deals for 13 November to 3 January

The cheapest weekend flights to Europe I found from UK airports for late November to New Year, with Friday evening flights out and Sunday flights

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Francesinha sandwich with a fried egg, a Porto speciality

November 9, 2026

Where to eat and drink in Porto: francesinha, port tastings and pastéis

Where to eat and drink in Porto: a francesinha, pastel de nata, market grazing at Bolhao and port tastings in Gaia, with what to skip.

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The Sandeman sign above the Gaia waterfront across the River Douro from Porto

November 2, 2026

A weekend in Porto: a 2-day itinerary with port, pastéis and the river

Plan a weekend in Porto with this 2-day itinerary: Bolhao market, pastel de nata, a 7 bridges boat tour, port tasting in Gaia, where to

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View over Lucerne

December 30, 2024

8 free things to do in Lucerne, Switzerland

Eight free things to do in Lucerne, from the Old Town and Chapel Bridge to the Lion Monument and Musegg Wall, plus how to save

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Christmas in Lucerne: how to spend two festive days in Switzerland

December 13, 2024

Christmas in Lucerne: how to spend two festive days in Switzerland

How to spend Christmas in Lucerne, with a two-day itinerary covering the festive markets, Chapel Bridge, a lake cruise and panoramic mountain views.

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How to spend 4 days in the Dubrovnik Riviera: the perfect itinerary

June 19, 2024

How to spend 4 days in the Dubrovnik Riviera: the perfect itinerary

My four-day Dubrovnik Riviera itinerary, with ATV rides, the Old Town walls, private island dining, quiet beaches and farm lunches, based in Cavtat.

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Two days in Lisbon: a perfect weekend itinerary

February 19, 2023

Two days in Lisbon: a perfect weekend itinerary

My itinerary for two days in Lisbon, from the castle and Fado to Belém's custard tarts and LX Factory, plus a bonus third day for

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Europe in winter: 5 beautiful destinations to visit

November 29, 2020

Europe in winter: 5 beautiful destinations to visit

Five of my favourite places for Europe in winter, from snowy Hallstatt and Bruges to Budapest's thermal baths, Paris and Nuremberg's Christmas market.

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View of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

October 19, 2020

The best photo spots in Prague: views, bridges and rooftops

The best photo spots in Prague, from St Wenceslas Vineyard and Charles Bridge to the Lesser Town Bridge Towers, plus my top tips for great

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