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The heart and soul of Umbria: what to do in Perugia

Balanced on a commanding hill high over the Tiber valley, Perugia adroitly juggles several roles: that of an ancient hill town, a magnificent città d’arte, a university centre and a slick cosmopolitan city. It is a fascinating place and a fitting capital for Umbria. Splendid monuments from the Etruscan era to the Late Renaissance stand cheek to…

Authors’ tips: England’s best picnic spots

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An island idyll: welcome to Berneray, Outer Hebrides

A short trip to this Hebridean island will leave you feeling that you’d like to stay longer.

From history to hills: 48 hours in Macclesfield, Cheshire

With Georgian terraces, surviving mills and far-reaching views out to the hills, there’s plenty for visitors to see and do in Macclesfield.

In photos: the best of Central Asia

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The island of ancient mystery: welcome to Samothráki

Spectacular Samothráki ticks all the boxes for those seeking a classic Greek getaway with twist.

Leeds and Liverpool Canal Skipton Yorkshire Dales by Canal River Trust

Waterway wandering: England’s prettiest canal walks

Take it slow and savour these pockets of tranquility.

Bloodthirsty bandits in Brazil

“The gunman gets into my car. He’s in the passenger seat now. The barrel is pressed against my temple. This is it.”

9 of the best young wildlife photographers

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