A trip to the Italian island was inspired by verse. But could my trip to the real place live up to expectations?
Just visiting... Copenhagen
48 hours in a city designed for life
Georgia on my mind
For memorably vivid flavours, fly direct to the former Soviet republic
Swiss bliss: the Grand Hotel Belvedere is back on top
After extensive renovations, the Alps are once again alive to the sounds of this landmark five-star hotel
Just visiting… Dublin
The lively Irish capital is pure poetry in motion
In search of the best cocktail bar in Milan
A quest for the ultimate aperitivo in the city where Campari was invented
The best of (below the radar) British and Irish holiday destinations
Four writers reveals their favourite less-visited spots, all of which are ideal getaways at this time of year
Memories and milestones on the Istrian coast
The edge of Croatia proves the ideal place to create a family holiday to remember
Just visiting: San Sebastián
The Spanish Basque city is a food-lover’s paradise
Fireside pubs, cobbled streets and culture on tap
A weekend in Ireland’s lovably wild west
Along the old Silk Road, Uzbekistan takes a new turn
Once remote, Uzbekistan is on a national charm offensive, seeking to attract tourists by promoting the arts
Far from the Cycladic crowd
Those in the know are heading for the Cyclades to relish the best the ‘off-season’ Greek islands have to offer
A brush with Basel
The riverside city at the heart of Europe has far more to recommend it than people realise
Rovinj – tranquil coves, seafood, and Michelin stars
A weekend away in Croatia’s picture-perfect port on the Aegean
A long way from home: walking the length of New Zealand
A wilderness hike across my homeland became the ultimate act of belonging
Formentera forever
The smallest of the Balearics is still a bohemian bolthole
Istanbul – Ottoman palaces, grand bazaars, and the magical Bosphorous
Make the most of 48 exotic hours by the Bosphorus
‘Where are you heading?’ The return of hitchhiking
Hitchhiking is appealing to a new generation who crave not just a more analogue lifestyle, but real human connection
The unique A-frame cabins of Sagnalonga
The remarkable houses in this Alpine hamlet are the region’s best-kept secret
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