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Why we love Lake Como

Lake Como is that upside-down, Y-shaped piece of heaven called Lake Como, where dolce vita is truly celebrated.
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8 offbeat ways to explore Petra

Petra, the “Lost City” of Jordan, is a wonder of the world that history buffs and intrepid travellers find hard to resist. It was once the capital of the Nabataean empire.
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Bazaar hopping in Istanbul

The animated exchange of goods and gossip provide a free, front-seat view of the local culture of a city. And in Istanbul, a hearty slice of local life thrives in its many markets.
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Dubai’s gasp-worthy outdoor experiences

It’s bold enough for a Branson, cocky enough for a King Khan, audacious enough for any Armani, mesmerising enough for a Madonna…and it’s where you can call out to life and say: “Hey, Dubai, supersize me!”
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8 ways to unravel Delhi

Delhi remains that inscrutable city of India that only begins to reveal itself slowly. Once you give the city a chance, it begins to unravel its myriad faces.
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5 castles to add to your Edinburgh list

Old meets new here in Edinburgh, a perfect blend of history and modernity. Go back in time, escape the humdrum of the city, to these Scottish castles full of allure and mystery.
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7 hip neighbourhoods in Kiev

Kiev, located in the eastern part of Ukraine, is nothing short of magical. Once the centre of the East Slavic civilization, the city today buzzes with a curious amalgamation of a rich historical past and contemporary attractions.
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8 artsy hotels in Barcelona

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14 top museums in Berlin

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Go local in Athens

No matter how many times you’ve seen it, the sight of the 5th century Parthenon, imperiously rising out of the surrounding chaos of today’s heartless construction, always takes your breath away. And yet, we urge you to go beyond the many antiquated wonders and connect with an Athens that is feisty and full of tucked-away surprises.