Turkey
Bithynia - uncovering another of Anatolia's secrets
Ancient Chalcedon beneath Istanbul, Nicomedia, the Council city of Nicaea, Roman theatres and freshwater lakes: a journey through the little-known former kingdom of Bithynia in north-west…
Travel style
Nature and parks
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Austria
Carinthia - Austria's southern region
Warm lakes, Alpine scenic roads, long-distance cycle routes, medieval Gmünd, lively Klagenfurt and hearty local dishes: what to see, do and eat in Carinthia, Austria's sunny…
Germany
German Alpine Road - Bavaria, mountains and history
The German Alpine Road has been voted the world's most romantic driving route. A 450 km journey from Lindau to Berchtesgaden, past castles, lakes and Alpine…
Italy
Cycling in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna
Emilia-Romagna is investing heavily in cycle tourism. From flat routes in the Po Delta to tough climbs on the Tuscan border and the 463 km Via…
Turkey
Antalya and Cappadocia - a seaside city and mysterious Turkish mountains
From Antalya's old town and harbour to the rock churches, valleys and underground cities of Cappadocia. A practical guide with walking routes, tours, balloons, where to…
Italy
The best cheeses of northern Italy
Four artisan cheeses from northern Italy and where to taste them: Friulian Latteria, pungent Puzzone di Moena from the Dolomites, Lombardy's Stracchino and raw-milk pecorino from…
Portugal
Madeira - the island of eternal spring
Madeira offers sea and mountains, levada walks, dramatic cliffs, gardens, espada fish and Madeira wine. Here are the places I recommend on the island of eternal…
Malaysia
Mulu National Park - dazzling, exotic nature
A UNESCO-listed park in Sarawak, reachable only by plane: giant caves, the bat exodus at Deer Cave, a 480-metre canopy walkway and practical tips on tickets,…
Malaysia
Wild Malaysia, or meeting proboscis monkeys on Borneo
A week by car around Sarawak on Malaysian Borneo: Kuching, the orangutans of Semenggoh, the Serikin border market, Bako National Park with its proboscis monkeys, Damai…
United Arab Emirates
The mysterious emirate of Sharjah
One of the least known of the seven emirates: authentic Arab culture, 20 museums, the Rain Room, two coastlines, mangroves and the red desert, all close…
Interviews & tips
Anna Korcz and her travels
An interview with actress Anna Korcz at her Zacisze retreat on the River Wkra: independent travel, all-inclusive disappointments, Canada, Japan, skiing in South Tyrol and a…
Albania
Active Albania - rafting, trekking, off-road
Rafting through the Osum canyon, communist-era tunnels in Skrapar, a night on the Boge pass and the off-road track to Theth in the Albanian Alps: practical…