Crack open a bottle of Champagne and its fizzes over with joy – as does the Champagne-Ardennes’ former capital Reims, whose attractions will delight even the most culture-hungry visitor. But what lies behind the historic façades? Here are nine facts about the city that may well surprise. Reims is less than four hours by train Hop…
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Cardiff’s obsession with creme eggs
What is Cardiff‘s obsession with Cadbury’s creme eggs? Everywhere I went during my first visit to the city last weekend, there was a poster advertising a new way of eating them – from deep fried in a city-centre fish and chip shop to creme egg hot chocolate and creme egg milkshake at Cadwallader’s on Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay. Could there…
How to apply for an ESTA
During my time on the Which? Travel Helpdesk, I advised many readers travelling to the United States of America how to apply for an ESTA* under the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). It’s been a long time since I took a bit out of the Big Apple, but as I am off there this week, I…
Crete’s oldest baklava baker
It’s not difficult to find the oldest filo pastry shop in Rethmyno Old Town, Crete – just follow your nose. The sweet aroma of freshly-baked kadaifi and baklava has been wafting through the narrow, cobbled streets of Manouil Bernardou Street in the Old Town since 1942. For 73 years, Georgos Xatziparaskos has been making Kadaifi in the traditional way by hand,…
Kathryn Liston 