Waterfalls, saffron and long lost civilizations: discovering northern Greece

Greece is one of Europe’s most popular holiday destinations, yet the country’s north remains fairly off the beaten track.

Italy away from the crowds: introducing Friuli Venezia Giulia

From ancient UNESCO sites to stunning mountain ranges and lagoon beaches, this little-visited region has it all.

The island of ancient mystery: welcome to Samothráki

Spectacular Samothráki ticks all the boxes for those seeking a classic Greek getaway with twist.

‘The most beautiful city in France’: 48 hours in Bordeaux

The perfect place to spend a weekend.

The ‘porticoed planet’: Bologna’s arcades added to UNESCO Heritage List

Bologna’s streets are characterised by 70km of medieval porticoes, each unique in their own way.

The monasteries that hover in the air: exploring Meteora

A forest of sandstone pillars, iron grey and water scarred, rise straight up from the valley floor.

The great, the good and the quirky: art in Umbria and the Marche

On this art treasure hunt with a difference, Dana Facaros takes us through the hill towns of Umbria and the Marche in central Italy.

The heart and soul of Umbria: what to do in Perugia

Balanced on a commanding hill high over the Tiber valley, Perugia adroitly juggles several roles: that of an ancient hill town, a magnificent città d’arte, a university centre and a slick cosmopolitan city. It is a fascinating place and a fitting capital for Umbria. Splendid monuments from the Etruscan era to the Late Renaissance stand cheek to…

Along the Via Emilia: exploring Italy’s most beautiful art towns

Discover some of the country’s finest architecture along this Roman road.

Down the Tiber Valley: Todi, Orvieto and Amelia

Umbria’s lush Tiber Valley is home to stunning vineyards, lovely churches, medieval towns and an array of unexpected oddities.

The best castles in Emilia‑Romagna

Those with a penchant for history will not be short of places to visit in this part of Italy.

Fairytale castles: the best châteaux in Dordogne

You’ll be spoilt for choice.

It’s no Baloney in Bologna: Notes from Italy’s ‘Food Valley’

A trip to the capital of Emilia-Romagna offers some of the country’s greatest delicacies.