Primarily based in Nice, Tristan Rutherford has been a freelance travel journalist for the likes of The Guardian, The Independent and Time Out since 2002. He spends significant periods each year in Paris, Milan and Istanbul and has written or updated over 30 guidebooks from around the Mediterranean. His interests range from hip urban destinations to hi-speed rail. For more information see his website at www.rutherfordtomasettipartners.com