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Food & Travel

From reviewing restaurants to watching the sun rise across Florence’s Ponte Vecchio, I’ve been exploring food, wine and magical places for more than 15 years.

A weekend in Verona

·5 mins
The home of medieval and Renaissance palaces, a Roman arena and Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Verona is a compact jewel of Italian history, art and food.

Washington DC City Guide

·8 mins
America’s capital truly has something for everyone, from history boffins and wannabe spies to wine connoisseurs. LYNN ELSEY checks out the action inside the Beltway.

W Hotel, Washington DC

·4 mins
LYNN ELSEY reports on a well-positioned hotel in Washington DC where service is king.

Portland

·4 mins
Portland’s hipster reputation, award-winning food and drink venues – 70 draft breweries and counting – and outdoorsy attitude have helped make this unassuming Pacific Northwest city a world-famous destination.

Rome

·6 mins
Whether your interests lie in art, architecture, history, food, fountains or shopping, Rome pretty much tops the scales as a place to visit.

The Wild West

·8 mins
The Pacific Northwest ranges from bustling city Seattle to wild, remote Walla Walla. LYNN ELSEY recommends the best places to visit, sleep and eat.