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Corfu is one of those Greek islands that quietly overdelivers.

Venetian old towns, wild green hills, pale turquoise coves and prices that still feel refreshingly reasonable compared to Santorini or Mykonos.

If you are travelling from the UK and want a relaxed but varied Greek island break without blowing your budget, this 5 day Corfu itinerary strikes the sweet ...

Corfu is one of those Greek islands that quietly gets everything right.

Beaches, history, walkable old towns, wild green countryside and some genuinely good value accommodation if you know where to look.

Where you stay on Corfu really shapes your trip though.

This is a long island with very different vibes from north to south and coast to interior.

Corfu Town is one of those rare places that feels genuinely layered rather than staged.

Venetian lanes, British neoclassical buildings, French arcades and Greek tavernas all sit happily side by side.

For budget travellers, it is a gift.

Many of the best things to do in Corfu Town are free or low cost, food prices are refreshingly reasonable compared with ...

Lake Bled Slovenia is one of those places that genuinely lives up to the hype.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Julian Alps, this small town feels straight out of a storybook, complete with a tiny island, a cliff-top castle and impossibly clear water.

Whether you are visiting for the first time, planning a short day trip from Ljubljana or building a long...

Choosing the right Lake Bled places to stay can make a huge difference to your trip.

This small town in Slovenia punches well above its weight when it comes to scenery, with emerald water, a fairy-tale island church and dramatic mountain backdrops from the Julian Alps.

Despite its popularity, Lake Bled still caters well to budget travellers, families and couples...