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10 of the best places to stay in Florence
13 Apr 2012:These B&Bs and hotels are all perfectly placed for enjoying the sights of Florence on a spring city break, says John Brunton
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22 Jun 2012:Nashville is America's country music capital, but its food scene is now making a noise too. From soul food to burgers, taco shacks to barbecue joints, here are 10 of the best restaurants
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19 Jun 2012:
The car-free Princes' Islands are only a short ferry ride from Istanbul, and provide a welcome break from the city heat. It'll be a memorable day trip if you eat in one of these great restaurants
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18 Jun 2012:
Moorish forts, free festivals, medieval dungeons, fantastic local food and wine – Been there readers recommend the best towns and villages to visit in Spain
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18 Jun 2012:
Africa's first International Dark Sky Reserve, Soho House Berlin's new apartments and a self-guided safari in Namibia
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17 Jun 2012:
In her popular blog, Layne Mosler seeks out good, cheap eateries recommended by the city's taxi drivers. But how would she get on with Rome's notorious cabbies?
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15 Jun 2012:
Istanbul's antiques district, Çukurcuma, is now home to novelist Orhan Pamuk's new Museum of Innocence – explore its winding streets with Sarah Gilbert's top 10 guide to its shops, cafes and restaurants
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14 Jun 2012:
A rise in demand for house sitters in London means savvy visitors could stay in luxurious accommodation during the Olympics – without paying a penny
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14 Jun 2012:
It's not too late to find fabulous but affordable accommodation in London for the Olympics. These 10 picks from Airbnb range from swanky loft apartments in Shoreditch to a studio at the top of a converted water tower
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14 Jun 2012:
George Town in Penang, Malaysia, has the best street food in Asia, argues John Brunton. As the city gears up for the George Town Festival, which starts this Friday, he picks 10 stand-out places where you can eat fantastically well, and cheaply
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12 Jun 2012:
There's no shortage of bars in Warsaw, but these 10 are particularly well suited to the needs of the football fan, offering beer, vodka and food within easy reach of the stadium. As chosen by Warsaw bloggers Ana Bee and Steve Keenan
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11 Jun 2012:
We all love Paris in the spring – or summer – time. Here readers name their favourite things to do en plein air in the city of love
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10 Jun 2012:
Design is to Helsinki as literature is to Dublin and samba is to Rio – so it's no surprise the Finnish metropolis is this year's World Design Capital. A walking tour is the best way to appreciate the craftsmanship of its buildings at close quarters. Justin McGuirk hits the streets …
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10 Jun 2012:
It's this year's World Design Capital, and few cities can match the Finnish metropolis for the craftsmanship of its buildings. Justin McGuirk sets out on foot
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7 Jun 2012:
There is so much to see in Rome that most visitors forget that it is only a short hop to the beach. But if you've had your fill of sightseeing or oppressive summer heat, then jump on a train to Santa Marinella for a day at the seaside and fantastic seafood
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7 Jun 2012:
On the eve of the Fez Festival of Sacred Music, here are five new ways to experience Morocco's second city, from touring artisan workshops to dining among the romantic ruins of a riad
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Simon Jenkins: I know people who swear by the charms of Lagos or Grozny. For them, as me, a city is where friends are. Take note, Jan Morris
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