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Italy: Monumental cities
History is alive and thriving in two Lombardy centres, writes Leanne Rinne.

Ye Olde English grub
Blackmore Farm's host serves piping hot pies with lashings of history, writes Anna Leask.

Spain: Get me to the church
If you skip Spain's churches and mosques, you do yourself an injustice.

Greece: The best islands for . . .
There are 6000 Greek islands, some known more than others, writes Jane Jurgens.

Slovenia: Paddling the water
Exploring Slovenia by paddleboard gives visitors a unique perspective.

European whirl: Coach class
A group tour is one of the easiest ways to maximise your time and experiences.

Luxury overload on Lake Lucerne
Justine Tyerman indulges at a historic Swiss celebrity haunt that's been newly-restored.

Austria: Horse of another colour
Estelle Sarney is introduced to the noble stallions at the Spanish Riding Centre.

Spain & Portugal: Tastes traditional
There is plenty to tempt tastebuds on the Iberian Peninsula, writes Frances Cook.

The Rhine: Continental drift
John Bishop takes a slow boat through the historic heart of Europe.

France: Languish in Languedoc
Village life in a less-travelled part of southern France is enchanting.

Cruising: Catherine the great
Every day of his river cruise from Avignon to Lyon was a highlight, writes David Libeau.

Paris: Where sleeping dogs lie
The gravestones in Paris' legendary pet cemetery tell stories of eternal friendship.

Athens: The heat is off
Cooler months are a great time for a flying visit to Athens, writes Aron Heller.

Croatia: Where the blues bewitch
Enjoy island hopping and exploring old towns, writes Stephanie Holmes.

The Hendrick's Hotel, Amsterdam
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check into a hotel in a 17th century canal house.

What's the Craic?
Travellers to Ireland can expect gentle rain, grand stories and - now - great food.

Scotland: Swallow
Raphael van Workum's story of chance meetings and dubious connections far from home.

Cruising in luxury on the Seine
What's it like to cruise from Paris in luxury? Stephanie Holmes finds out.

Italy: Get it right in the food valley
Be wary about what you order for dinner, writes James Cann.

The town that will pay you to move there
Described as 'little Naples', the rents here are ridiculously cheap.

A taste of Iberia
A taste of the food and musical culture of Spain and Portugal really whets the appetite.