The second-largest city in Croatia and the largest city in the region of Dalmatia, Split is one of the jewels of the Adriatic.

Just half an hour south of Tokyo, this large port city has a rich international history that’s seen in its culture and food.

As the capital and largest city in Poland, Warsaw is among the most fascinating cities in Europe with a rich and complex history.

Japan’s capital city and the world’s largest metropolis, Tokyo is a vibrant, modern city of cities steeped in tradition and eccentricity.

There’s more to do and see in Rome than possible to enjoy in just one lifetime.

The second largest city in Japan with a population twice that of London, Osaka is a bustling metropolis with a rich history.

Although it may be one of the smallest countries on the planet, don’t be deceived by Malta’s size.

The second largest island in the Maltese archipelago, Gozo is home to among the most beautiful and delicious offerings in Malta.

Japan’s first capital Nara is an ancient and unique city filled with temples, shrines and deer, guaranteed to be a memorable visit.

The capital of Slovenia, Ljubljana is among the most attractive cities in Europe.

The third largest city in France and the capital of the Rhone-Alpes region, Lyon is a must-visit city renowned for its gastronomy.

As one of the oldest cities in the world (over 3,400 years old), Athens is regarded as the birthplace of classical Greece and Western...

Kyoto was Japan’s ancient capital for over 1,000 and as such, it is home to Japan’s largest concentration of cultural landmarks.

Scotland’s capital city and one of the most beautiful cities on earth, Edinburgh is a fantastic city with something to offer to everyone.

Nestled by the Pacific coast, Kamakura is an easily accessible city with an array of historical and impressive temples and shrines.

Although it’s one of Europe’s smaller capitals, the Slovak capital of Bratislava packs an impressive punch.

Away from the major attractions there are little explored museums, intriguing reminders of a dark past and the incredibly odd.

About Budapest and Hungary Budapest is undoubtedly one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with the magnificent centre by the Danube...

About Esztergom Situated right on the Danube and Slovakian border, Esztergom is a quiet and picturesque town filled with history. It was...

About Prague The capital of the Czech Republic and its largest city, Prague is a beautiful cobble-stoned and leafy mix of the old and...

With its rich culture and history as a trade crossroads, the Czech capital of Prague has developed a good reputation for hearty food and...

Dating back to the 9th century, Prague Castle is one of the most interesting sites in the Czech capital, filled to the brim with history....

About Bologna The capital of the Italian region Emilia-Romagna, Bologna, was founded by the Etruscans in around 500 BCE, having been...

Built between 1723 and 1757 on the site where a church has existed for a thousand years, the Sanctuary of the Madonna of San Luca stands...

About Valencia Founded on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea as a Roman colony in 138 BC, heralded as a paradise by the Moors in the 8th...

The City of Arts and Sciences (Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències in Valencian and Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias in Spanish) is...

It’s hard to really understand Valencia, its history and culinary culture without first understanding the Albufera. It is this freshwater...

The Portuguese capital is the perfect spot for a getaway, promising great food, unique architecture and an explosion of culture. With it...

While still part of Lisbon, Belém and its gastronomic and architectural wonders are a little further out of the way from the centre than...

Just west of Lisbon and south of the mystical mountains of Sintra lies the wonderfully picturesque coastal town of Cascais. Formerly a...

Less known and less visited than Lisbon just to the north, Setúbal is easily accessible from the capital itself and has a whole host of...

Address: Av. 24 de Julho 49, 1200-479 Lisboa, Portugal Opening hours: 10:00-02:00 Thurs to Sat, 10:00-00:00 Sun to Wed More information...

While not actually in Lisbon, Sintra is often mentioned as an essential day out for any trip to Lisbon and with good reason too. Nestled...