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Murray Stewart
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A Greek beach-filled paradise: welcome to Sithonia
‘Beware of Greeks bearing gifts’ may be the old saying, but I will take my chances and accept them gracefully.

The Azores: the remotest of the remote
Want to get even more off-grid? Author Murray Stewart shares some of his favourite hidden locations in the Azores.

Far from the madding crowds: places to explore in the Basque Country and Navarre
Beautiful Basque ticks all the boxes for those seeking sunny wide-open spaces with less footfall (which, lets face it, is most of us right now).

Exploring France away from the crowds: a summer holiday in the Vendée
This French region has all the ingredients for a classic family holiday.

The best family days out in the Vendée, France
Home to Europe's best theme park, this region of France is ideal for a family holiday.

The people saving Cape Verde’s turtles
We take a look at the conservation efforts on Boavista, one of the most important locations for marine turtles.

Guernica: an anniversary of a tragedy
Eighty years after being destroyed in the Spanish Civil War, the Basque town of Guernica has emerged as a phoenix from the ashes.
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View AllThe Azores: the remotest of the remote
Want to get even more off-grid? Author Murray Stewart shares some of his favourite hidden locations in the Azores.
Read MoreWindmills of the Azores
Windmills are an icon of this Portuguese archipelago.
Read MoreThe Lost Kingdom of Navarre
Once a proud European kingdom and a former haunt of Hemingway, Navarre still has plenty to offer curious visitors.
Read MoreGuernica: an anniversary of a tragedy
Eighty years after being destroyed in the Spanish Civil War, the Basque town of Guernica has emerged as a phoenix from the ashes.
Read MoreThe Camino de Santiago
Learn more about the Camino de Santiago, perhaps Europe’s most famous pilgrimage from author Murray Stewart, who has walked it three times.
Read MoreTen unmissables of Vendean cuisine
If you’re a foodie, you need to travel to the Vendée! Here are ten local specialities you shouldn’t miss out on.
Read MoreCape Verde: a truly tasty melting pot
Author Murray Stewart talks about his time in Cape Verde and explains why it’s worth a visit.
Read MoreSaving turtles in Cape Verde
Turtles are being increasingly threatened on Cape Verde.
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