Rebecca Ann Hughes

Buzzing in a little seaplane over Turkey's Turquoise Coast, you can spot thickly forested hills, craggy cliffs and the vivid cobalt water of the Aegean Sea.
As the French Riviera fills up and crowds descend on the Amalfi Coast, Turkey's shores are luring a new set of luxury travelers from the country and abroad.
Seaside hotspot Bodrum is one peninsula drawing a smart crowd of visitors to its five-star hotels and gourmet restaurants.
Here's how to enjoy a deluxe weekend around the coastline.
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As a thunderous drumroll begins, an eerily costumed rider on horseback appears from around a corner galloping full pelt down the sandy track. As he reaches the stands crowded with breathless spectators, the rider raises his sword, ready to pierce a hole in a metal star dangling above the track.
This is the main event of Sa Sartiglia, one of Sardinia’s most famous carnivals. It takes place in the small town of Oristano on the west coast of the Italian island. The area sees a smattering of tour...

London’s Tate Britain opened a new exhibition last week entitled The Rossettis. It includes works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, one of the Pre-Raphaelite group of English artists and poets still usually dubbed a “brotherhood.”
But the show turns the spotlight on an overlooked female member of the artistic circle, Elizabeth Siddal. According to the curators, The Rossettis is the most comprehensive exhibition of her work for 30 years.
The Pre-Raphaelites’ elusive muse
Siddal is much better known a...

It’s a Monday morning and Connor is writing emails to a client. Only he’s not sitting behind a desk, but at a mountain bar, beer in hand, overlooking snowy ski slopes.
He could be a digital nomad or a remote worker, apart from the fact that he is an employee whose boss has no idea he’s there.
Connor is on what has now been dubbed a ‘hush trip’ - a secret working holiday unauthorised by employers.
The practice is gaining popularity as employees with inflexible contracts see the attraction of w...

Tunisia has dropped all remaining COVID travel restrictions three years after it first shut its borders during the pandemic.
As of last week, travellers no longer have to present vaccine passes or undergo health checks at the border.
It’s good news for those who have the stunning Mediterranean country on their bucket list.
Tunisia tempts tourists with azure waters, sand dune-filled desert and ancient ruins.
Here’s why you should visit in 2023.
Are there entry restrictions for Tunisia?
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If you’ve visited Rome, you’ve probably thrown a coin into the famed Trevi fountain.
Each year, over €1 million ends up in the water of the spectacular 18th century monument.
But where does all this money go?
For over a decade, the windfall - collected by a dedicated team every few months - has been contributing to a very good cause.
Ballet, bow ties and fine wine: What will it be like to travel on Italy’s new Orient Express?
Istanbul, Rome, Milan: Love Island winners could be boosting touris...

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Venice has been making the headlines due to the exceptionally low water levels in the city’s canals.
Climate change has been cited as the culprit for the dry waterways, but the reality is more complex. I am one of many Venetian residents growing frustrated by the misinformation. So I’m here to set the record straight.
Low water levels are an annual phenomenon here, and they’re only indirectly related to the drought hitting many areas of Europe.
If you’ve booked...

Moving abroad has become even easier post-pandemic thanks to the rise of remote working. Many European countries have introduced digital nomad visas to help expats with residency and tax requirements.
But moving to another country still comes with lots of challenges. One of the most important steps is to find a location that suits your lifestyle and needs.
InterNations - a global community for people who live and work abroad - carries out expat surveys. These can help would-be expats understa...

If you’re looking for a cheap summer holiday destination that’s not short on attractions, this Polish city might be the answer.
Kraków, one of the oldest cities in the eastern European country, has plenty to offer budget travellers.
The city has a variety of dining options - including excellent affordable vegan food - and architectural splendour from the Renaissance to Art Nouveau.
Here’s why Kraków, dubbed Poland’s culture capital, should be on your bucket list for 2023.
What to see in Krakó...

If you’re looking for a cheap break this summer, forget the usual, overtouristed European cities and consider venturing to Montenegro’s capital.
Podgorica might not be on your ‘must-visit’ list, but there’s plenty of reasons why it should be.
Importantly, you get a lot more for your money here than in other European capitals like Paris or Rome.
But it’s also full of quirky bookshops, stylish cafés and riverside bars which you won’t find overrun with other tourists.
Podgorica: One of the cheap...

The beating heart of life in Sicily is its people and their time-honored traditions. Living closely with the rich, fertile land, the island's inhabitants have passed down their agricultural and gastronomic secrets through the generations. Alongside, they still practice ancient and unique crafts all linked by a love of storytelling.
Sicily, Italy's biggest island, is a place of cultural fusion. For thousands of years, invaders and conquerors have brought their diverse tradit...

Sardinina’s northern coastline of aquamarine waters and glitzy hotels has long drawn the summer crowds.
But the southern city of Cagliari, the Italian island’s capital, has struggled to be seen as more than an unexciting port center.
Now, the destination is determined to lure visitors with its sunny-colored historic neighborhoods, chic cafés and winter sunshine.
Here’s why you should visit Cagliari in low season and what to see, do and eat.
Soak up some winter sun
Cagliari feels like it was d...

The pocket-sized hilly area where Prosecco is produced remains one of Italy's unsung driving delights.
In the northeastern Veneto region, two neighbouring zones produce the best quality versions of the bubbly: Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. The drive from one to another meanders past higgledy-piggledy rows of vines, centuries-old monuments and hilltop hamlets. It is Italy's oldest wine route and the perfect way for Detourists to discover some of the most storied Prosecco producers.
The route b...

Budapest, dubbed the Paris of the East, is Hungary's beautiful, bohemian capital. It is well known for its chic cafes and buzzing bars, and these are now helping boost the profile of little-known Hungarian wines.
In the 1990s, Hungary's wine-making scene finally came out from behind the iron curtain after the country's communist regime collapsed.
Tokaji, a sweet white wine, has managed to claim its space on international shelves, but most Hungarian wines remain unheard of outside the country....

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Vite restaurant sits atop a low hill in northern Italy surrounded by verdant vineyards and boasting a panoramic view of the Adriatic sea.
But the view and sleek and stylish interior are far from the only draws. The restaurant has just been awarded a Michelin Green star making it just one of 48 restaurants to receive the accolade in Italy.
For the staff here, this is more than an award for cooking.
Unbeknownst to most diners, almost all the workers at Vite are re...