Duncan Rhodes

Let’s review the quickest and cheapest options for getting from Malpensa Airport right into the middle of Milan by train, bus or taxi. The train takes nearly 47 minutes to reach Cadorna station or 57 minutes to get to Milano Centrale station. Malpensa Shuttle Buses offer the cheapest connection from Malpensa Airport to Milan and another convenient and comfortable option to reach the airport. The bus service from Milan to Malpensa connects the Central Station with the airport every 20 minutes from 03:45 to 00:15.

Kick back on La Concha beach, pig out on Michelin-starred pintxos and revel in the local fiestas like La Tamborrada. Sam Howe gives us his expert take on what to do in San Sebastian during a long weekend break… San Sebastian, or Donostia as it’s known to locals, was a favourite of the Spanish royal family and it’s easy to see why

If you’re in need of some inspiration, we’ve pulled together the best bucket list city destinations that we think you really ought to tick off. Geysers, glaciers, waterfalls and a world of vibrant art, music and culture: who wouldn’t want to add the world’s northernmost capital to their bucket list? A wander around the harbour will give you a great view of the imposing Sydney Harbour Bridge and the iconic Sydney Opera House with its recognisable shell structure. (the list is endless); there’s no way that New York couldn’t be a bucket list destination.

We talk to the local guides at Steel Donkeys about the benefits of bike tourism in Barcelona, before running down our top five tours in the city… Pottering around Barcelona’s back allies on a rather nifty Italian city bike, and showing his guests the many secrets he has garnered after nearly a life time of living in the Catalan capital (impressively, it turns out, he has also lived in China and speaks good Mandarin) is not a bad way to spend your days. Whereas most bike tours in Barcelona ride in groups of 15 to 20 people, Steel Donkeys offers a more intimate ’boutique’ experience, riding in groups of no more than 8 guests, plus guide. Whereas most bike tours in Barcelona ride in groups of 15 to 20 people, Steel Donkeys offers a more intimate ’boutique’ experience, riding in groups of no more than 8…