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Only minutes from the centre of one of Italy’s most visited cities, the Sant’Ambrogio district has managed to stay under the tourist radar. Locals in market square tell us what makes it so special -
Our writer dons his waterproof trousers for an 11-mile stroll along the towpaths and moortops of Happy Valley country, from Sowerby Bridge to Todmorden
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Our slow travel expert explores villages and forests on a narrow gauge line that terminates on northern Germany’s highest peak -
Shortly to tour the UK, this festival of exhilarating documentaries expands our notions of human possibility – and focuses attention on inequality and the environment -
This year’s event is themed on queer contributions to cinema, with screenings, museum tours, talks and exhibitions from Glasgow to Margate -
From wild camping in the Sahara and the Lakes to culinary adventures and tours of Europe, these holidays are also a fun way to meet new people
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With a coastline that stretches thousands of kilometres, Australia is an all seasons, bucket list destination for on-water adventures -
The Acropolis Museum’s underground lab, the ancient Hadrian aqueduct and an arts festival in an old factory offer a more personal view of the Greek capital -
Winemaker and rugby player Gérard Bertrand on the best 6am steaks, nightlife and coastal action in this relaxed Mediterranean town
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It was an all-inclusive promotion by Holiday Gems and we’ve been left £1,000 out of pocket -
Explore tucked-away beaches, sleepy villages and rugged national parks with this insider’s guide to the country’s best-kept secrets -
If you dream of salt pans and chalets on stilts, wild heather-clad hillsides and car-free isles …
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The latest UK tour of aquatic documentaries highlights the beauty and fragility of the blue planet – and human interaction with it
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3 out of 5 stars.
Engaging study of artists and radicals hanging on at the legendary New York building in the face of hungry developers is charming but vague -
Once, it seemed an economical and adventurous alternative to a hotel. But I doubt I’ll be using it again
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Staff said I would get my money back, but the company later told me it needed to ‘get more information’ -
Get away from the stress and strain of everyday life at one of these stylish boltholes
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It can be hard to explain to friends and strangers, but the tradition goes back decades -
I’m mortified by the idea of quibbling over prices – though my wife is unimpressed by my principled profligacy
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Going away for the festivities can raise issues from sleeping to catering to whether Santa will still find you. But get it right and it can be a yuletide miracle -
Cityscapes, sherry bodegas, wilderness trails, medieval marvels and the joys of youth hostelling ... we share their finds of the year -
Gory getaways are all the rage, thanks to glamorous extras, contemporary themes and a taste for escapism. Our writer heads to Berkshire to visit an ‘unhinged heiress’ -
Light trails, sparkly castles, pantos, vintage cinema and even a solar-powered ice rink … We pick dozens of events to get you into the spirit of Christmas
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Our tipsters confirm that the Emerald Isle’s pubs, cafes and literary hotspots offer brilliant backup for its huge variety of outdoor adventures. Scroll down for the winner -
From Dorset to the Danube delta, our tipsters pamper themselves with yoga, walking, meditation and simply by gazing at landscapes. Scroll down for the winning tip -
Whether it was a hiking epic or a giant pub crawl, share details of a trip to the Emerald Isle – the best tip wins £200 towards a Sawday’s stay -
Winter walks by day and night, remote hideaways, French riviera rail trips and Turin’s hot chocolate are among our tipsters’ remedies for dark January days
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