Rail route of the month: from Genoa to Ventimiglia, Italy – a line of cinematic brilliance
Along the coast through Liguria to the French border, our slow travel expert enjoys the mix of tunnels and dramatic coastal views
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Along the coast through Liguria to the French border, our slow travel expert enjoys the mix of tunnels and dramatic coastal views
Looking for new destinations on the Italian Riviera? Try the Riviera di Ponente, located between Genoa and the French border, with many stunning resort towns to discover.
It’s an iconic symbol of the Principality of Monaco, but how did the Grimaldi family come to call this famous Rock their home?
With year-round good weather and options for holidaymakers of all budgets, the Côte d’Azur is a serious contender for an off-season break
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