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Forget Santorini – these are the secret islands where Europeans take their holidays
Any secret worth knowing does not stay secret for long. In this age of social media, a destination can go from under-the-radar gem to over-touristed hotspot in a trice, particularly when that destination is a Mediterranean island. It’s hard to believe that just over a decade ago, Santorini was still little known, before direct flights and influencers made it one of the most photographed, crowded places in Europe.
17-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Mapped: Britain’s 46 National Landscapes
If you’re in a National Park, you’re likely there because of its status as one. If not, there’ll be a sign nearby reminding you.
26-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
An entry fee for Venice has arrived – here are five places that could be next
People who complain of the “Disneyfication” of Venice, avert your eyes. The city has just introduced a €5 (£4.30) fee to enter.
7-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
The England and Scotland border ‘badlands’ where tragic history and epic scenery converge
There is something inherently intriguing about borders. That line on a map takes on added spice when the two countries are locked in constitutional flux.
7-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Why this is the best time to visit Île de Ré, where Parisians go on holiday
Standing atop the belvedere of Le Lanternon hotel, I watched the weathered, pale stone buildings of Îl de Ré’s capital turn the shade of ripe peach flesh. In front of me, Saint-Martin-de-Ré unfurled in a star shape against the Atlantic Ocean. Behind, the two-mile bridge connecting Îl de Ré to La Rochelle felt like it existed in another universe.
6-min read - LifestyleThe Telegraph
Europe’s newest sleeper train is the perfect way to discover Dresden
The musty smell in the three-berth rail compartment was reminiscent of British Rail in the 1980s, the seats had seen better days, and the only plug socket was in the ceiling of a cabinet housing the sink.
6-min read - HealthThe Telegraph
Travelling with a health condition? Read our seven-point checklist
In the UK, around 30 per cent of the population have a long-term health condition that is controlled with medication. These can range from asthma to epilepsy and involve anything from two pills a day to multiple daily injections and diet control. Travelling with such conditions can be a challenge, but it shouldn’t stop you. I have Type 1 Diabetes, which requires frequent insulin delivery, managing my food intake and checking and responding to my blood sugar levels. Despite this, I managed to spe
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