Escape to bologna

It’s always a thrill to explore new places, especially those that are lesser known by British tourists. Like many others, we have visited the northern Italian hotspots in Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-R

In a nutshell Nestled into leafy Knafljev passage, this contemporary boutique hotel is built atop family-run dining institution Gostilna AS, right in the centre of the Slovenian capital. What’s the vi

Vast, varied and fiercely proud, Yorkshire rewards those who travel slowly and look closely. From moorland villages and grand houses with spellbinding interiors to tea rooms, abbeys and bracing sea ai

Dive into the world of fine fragrance, learning how it’s designed and worn, with a stay in a converted perfume factory

Grand palace courtyards serve Dalmatian food and a palm lined promenade fills after sunset in Croatia’s second largest city, where Roman heritage underlines a relaxed pace of life by the Adriatic Sea. Words: Emese Maczko

Spanning three countries across a scenic swathe of land where the histories of Europe meet, here nature directs which vines grow where, regardless of national boundaries. Shared mindsets, geologies and winemaking cultures make for an intriguing corner of the wine world, full of local pride and individual character