Julianna Barnaby at Ojos del Salar in the Atacama Desert, Chile

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I’m Julianna Barnaby. I’ve spent the best part of two decades writing for the likes of Sunday Times Travel, Rough Guides, Lonely Planet and Business Traveller.

These first-hand travel guides are your way into the culture, the adventure and the thrill of real discovery. Travel deeper, discover differently. Because life is too short for boring trips.

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SpainA guide to Valencia Cathedral, where a small agate cup is said to be the Holy Grail
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Spain3 days in Valencia: the perfect Valencia itinerary, from Gothic gates to a city of the futureMallorcaA guide to the Port de Sóller lighthouse walk, out to Cap Gros and the cliffs beyondMallorca4 days in Mallorca: the perfect Mallorca itinerary, from vineyards to mountain villagesBest Travel GearThe best cabin luggage for travelling carry-on only, at every budget

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