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An A to Z Guide to Italian Food
Written by Julie McCubbin June 13th 2015

Italy’s cuisine is as famous as its historical landmarks. So with this in mind, we have put together an A – Z of some of our favourite Italian

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Where Is Hot In May?
Written by Julie McCubbin May 6th 2014

Can’t wait any longer for the summer season? Start it a little earlier this year with a sun-soaked getaway in May. As long-haul destinations hit temperatures of 25 upwards and easy-reach European hotspots start to open their doors,  you’re spoilt for choice on holiday options in May. Not

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10 Instagram photos that will inspire you to travel
Written by Aaron Hall March 19th 2014

The 150 million active users and 16 billion photos shared on Instagram prove that it is without doubt one of the world’s most popular mobile apps. Instagram was originally available only on Apple’s iOS devices, designed to take advantage of the iPhone’s high-quality camera and

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Looking to get Married Abroad, the Celebrity Way.
Written by Julie McCubbin February 18th 2014

  Most of us start dreaming of our wedding day from a very young age. With the average wedding in the UK now costing as much as £18,000, it is becoming increasingly popular to say “I do” abroad. What could be better – no dried up egg sandwiches on the buffet or Auntie Ethel

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Movie locations in the Med: Our Top 5
Written by Samuel Natoli February 10th 2014

No film would really work if you didn’t believe its message, yet never trusting the landscape you see on screen should be a golden rule for any movie lover. Believe it or not, most scenes are not filmed in the countries or cities where the events take place within the movie, but rather in

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Top destinations for winter sports
Written by Samuel Natoli February 6th 2014

What with all the excitement around the Sochi Winter Olympics, we just couldn’t resist digging out a few of our favourite winter sports destinations from around the world. Though we doubt you’ll be cheering on France, Italy or the USA at the Games this year (come on Team GB!), these beautiful

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10 pictures that will make you want to jet off and travel right now
Written by Samuel Natoli October 17th 2013

A picture can be a powerful thing. It can rekindle memories, stir up emotions, or simply take your breath away. This is probably the most true for travel photography, where one picture can inspire an entire trip away to discover something new. With that in mind, we have scoured the internet and

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Owning a little piece of paradise – celebrity houses
Written by Samuel Natoli October 9th 2013

The competition on ITV’s X Factor is hotting up. With the acts taken to the judges’ houses last weekend, we finally discovered which of the performers will enter the fray in the live shows on Saturday night. Of course, being travel experts, we didn’t just pay attention to the singing, or

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Naples from a foodie perspective: the secrets of the perfect pizza
Written by Samuel Natoli October 3rd 2013

Happy International Pizza Month! It’s inevitable to think of pizza as a universal food: one that belongs to no country in particular and has been reinterpreted according to local tastes all around the world. But pizza history is in fact very much tied to one specific part of Italy, the Naples

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Capri To Catch Canine Culprits
Written by Yvonne Dawson April 12th 2011

Ciro Lembo, the Mayor of Capri, has announced he will use a DNA database to identify dog owners who refuse to clean up their pets mess, in a bid to keep the beautiful Mediterranean island dirt-free. The idea is that owners will submit their dogs details to a central database, samples of dog mess

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