In a river valley hemmed by parallel mountain ranges (the Alpi Apuane and Apennines) this isolated region of northwest Tuscany feels cut off from the rest of the world. Cobblestoned pedestrian-only streets meander through many of Garfagnana’s small hilltop villages.…

This tiny hamlet of 150 residents at the remote eastern edge of Portugal may be the country’s most fascinating place that has hardly been written about. Once an important Roman City with its own garrison, Idanha-a-Velha (then called Egitanea) was…

A 40-minute ferry ride from Rossaveel just outside Galway on Ireland’s west coast transports you to the Aran Islands, one of the last sanctuaries of traditional Irish life. Vast stretches of farmland, sectioned off by ancient stone walls and ruins…

A small, whitewashed village at the edge of Andalucia’s Sierra Nevada mountain range, Canillas de Aceituno was settled 3,000 years ago by the Phoenicians. The original settlers brought with them olive and grape cultivation, and today the majority of residents…

About a 30-minute drive from Innsbruck, the Valley of Sellrain is an unspoiled landscape dotted with mountain villages that have managed to preserve their authentic, rural character. Untouched by commercialism, clusters of traditional Tyrolean chalets are tucked between alpine meadows…

Explore the eight Royal Parks in London, from pretty St James’s Park to the peaceful Bushy Park. Walk the Thames Path on the South Bank and see some of the major London landmarks: from the Houses of Parliament to Tower…

A trip to the capital wouldn’t be complete without seeing the top 10 attractions in London. Make sure to tick these top things to see in London off your list. From the modern Coca-Cola London Eye, to the historic Tower of…