16 Best Things to Do in Valencia for First-Time Visitors

Valencia manages to fit medieval towers, a possible Holy Grail, futuristic architecture, proper paella and a Mediterranean beach, all into one, incredibly easy city break. If you’re wondering what to do in Valencia on your first visit, these are the places we’d recommend first.

Porto in 2 Days: 10 Stops Worth Your Time

Porto, also known as Oporto in some languages, is a city of many faces. From dark, foggy and gloomy, perfectly reflecting its nickname ‘Invicta’ – invincible, never conquered, to cheerful, colourful and vibrant through it’s iconic tiles, lively vintage tramcars and most importantly, enticing gourmet experiences.

10 Best Things to Do in Genoa for a First Visit

Don’t let anyone tell you Genoa is just a stopover. We’ve been back three times and every visit has added another layer. The palaces, the caruggi, the focaccia at nine in the morning with an espresso standing at a bar, the way Porto Antico opens right up after the tangle of the old town. Genoa earns it.

Crete Food Guide: Authentic Local Dishes and 5 Top Restaurants

Cretan food is one of the great surprises of European travel. It isn’t quite the same as mainland Greek cuisine, though the foundation is shared. Centuries of Minoan, Byzantine, Venetian and Ottoman influence have produced something earthier, more generous and more distinctly its own.