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European Discoveries

Two ways to get away

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A weekend of food, streets and art in Lille, or a slower seaside holiday around Volos and Pelion? These European discoveries start with trips I have actually taken, with honest verdicts and practical ideas to help you decide what suits you.

Start with our weekend in Lille from London: taking the car on LeShuttle, exploring Vieux-Lille and making time for La Piscine in Roubaix.

For a different pace, read Is Mainland Greece Worth a Holiday? Our experience around Volos and Pelion covers choosing a base, driving and whether a coastal mainland escape is right for you.

This collection currently covers Lille in France and the Volos–Pelion area of Greece. For trips closer to home, explore my UK travel guides.

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