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.
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24 Hours in Milan: What to Eat, See and Drink for a First Visit
Milano doesn’t always get the same dreamy whisper treatment as Rome or Florence, but here’s the thing: it probably should.
3 Days in Brussels: A First-Visit Guide to Food, Sights and Waffles
Fair warning: do not read this hungry. Brussels is one of those cities where the food is not just a bonus. It is the whole point. Waffles, frites, chocolate, moules-frites, Belgian beer. You could eat your way through a long weekend here and still feel like you have only scratched the surface.
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.
Genoa to Cannes in 4 Days: The Riviera Road Trip Worth Doing
If you want a road trip that moves quickly but still feels glamorous, the stretch from the Italian Riviera into the French Côte d’Azur is genuinely hard to beat.