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The ten best 'alternative capitals' have been revealed

Whether you’re after wild natural beauty, thermal soaks and spa time, or cobblestoned streets and canal charm, Ianthe Butt shares 10 of Europe’s best getaways for lovers

Only minutes from the centre of one of Italy’s most visited cities, the Sant’Ambrogio district has managed to stay under the tourist radar. Locals in market square tell us what makes it so special

In the northern French city of Dunkirk, thousands of people look forward to carnival season every year. As Mardi Gras approaches, the carnival transforms the city: the Black Cat Ball, fancy dressing and herring throwing from the town hall balcony are all part of the two-month-long festivities. The tradition dates…

He got a cheap plane ticket to Milan and managed to score a margarita pizza for less than a Domino's

My first trip alone was daunting, but the romance and beauty of Paris, Florence and Rome helped me conquer my fears

Work depicting mythological hero and apparently dating back to Roman imperial period found near Appian Way

For decades, France has been the world's number one tourist destination, ahead of Spain and the United States. In 2019, nearly 90 million people visited the country. The aim had been to reach 100 million tourists by 2020, but then the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Yet after several tough years, the…

Two in five Brits want to visit somewhere they have never been before this year - with Italy, Spain, and Greece the most popular European countries