europe holidays
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Hatchet-wielding hermits and spectral wildcats: the stories of Scotland’s strangest bothiesA new book visits all of rural Scotland’s famous bothies – unlocked huts which provide free shelter to travellers. Here are some you’d have to be brave to stay in
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In search of chic: fashion shopping in ParisA day out with a fashion guide in the Marais neighbourhood gives Harriet Green and her daughter the chance to turn on the Parisian style -
Rolling Estonia: a wilderness adventure in fairytale forestsJohn Gimlette and family lose themselves in the haunting wintry wilderness of lacy-white swamps and forests, before seeking refuge in restored pastel palaces. Plus five more European wilderness holidays -
Da Vinci's vino: a visit to Leonardo's vineyard in MilanWhile painting the Last Supper, Leonardo would retire to his small vineyard across the road. After being badly damaged in the second world war, the vines are flourishing again and the house is open to visitors
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10 of the best market restaurants in BarcelonaThe restaurants and stalls around Barcelona’s markets use fresh produce, often direct from the vendors – and are some of the best places to eat in the city
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Aarhus, Denmark: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotelsThe 2017 European Capital of Culture has cool museums and galleries, and a wide range of modern Nordic food and drink, all within a compact walkable city centre
top 10s
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10 of the best things to do in St PetersburgIt is 100 years since the Russian Revolution started in St Petersburg. These tips from The Calvert Journal’s new app explore the city’s fascinating history as well as its contemporary youth culture
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10 of the best restaurants in Lyon – chosen by the expertsFrance’s gastronomic capital is famous for traditional cooking, but a new wave of chefs is now reinventing the classics. Chefs and insiders select their favourite Lyon restaurants old and new
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10 of the best things to do in HamburgThe recent opening of the stunning Elbphilharmonie concert hall put the port city in the spotlight, but there is a host of other attractions, plus great cocktails, design hotels and totally delicious fish sandwiches
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10 of Europe’s best alternative carnivalsIt’s carnival season in Europe in the lead up to Mardi Gras. We round-up some of the best, beyond the most famous, from festivals dating back centuries to epic parties in Cádiz, Basel and Sicily
winter sports holidays
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Les Arcs ski resort lures Brits with Brexit-busting offerThe popular French winter sports destination is hosting a ‘British festival’ to keep UK customers and staff coming
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Great little ski resorts: Vaujany, FranceThis unspoilt village on the doorstep of the vast Alpe d’Huez ski area offers stunning scenery, but is free of the crowds and commercialism of the bigger resort
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‘Here in Jämtland, people will ski during their lunch break’Champion freerider Reine Barkered on the food, ski trails – and gruff characters – of his mountainside home in northern Sweden
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City breaks with kids: RomeThe Eternal City may be stuffed with classical treasures, but it also has plenty to intrigue kids – who will love the ready availability of pizza and ice-cream
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City breaks with kids: BarcelonaIt’s a favourite destination for adults, but Barcelona has loads to offer kids, whether they’re into football, science, the seaside or amusement parks
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beach holidays
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No stone unturned: my search for the pebble hunter's holy grailInspired by a book I found on holiday, I developed a love of Britain’s rare pebbles. But would I ever find the elusive and beautiful rhomb porphyry?
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activity holidays
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Outdoor swimming in Paris with the canal club – in picturesPhotographer Alex Voyer and friends swim illegally in the city’s canals – mainly Canal de l’Ourcq – whether it’s day or night, summer or winter
restaurants
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Staying in style in BarcelonaWith an art gallery, coffee bar, yoga and south-east Asian food, you might find it hard to leave Barcelona’s Casa Bonay hotel – unless you get a craving for tapas
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10 of the best foodie experiences in EuropeFrom a chef’s tour of Paris to the new Cornish pasty heritage centre, these mouth-watering trips across Europe are worth savouring
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Top 10 winter city breaks in EuropeWinter is the time for exploring snowy European cities full of cosy cafes – especially when they’re served by budget airlines with low-season fares
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A delicious dinner in Berlin – from food that would have been thrown awayRestlos Glücklich’s meals taste all the better for knowing that they’re made from veg rejected by supermarkets because of damaged packaging or their odd shape
How paella got punked – and the Valencian chefs trying to save it