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Where to go for a wild winter holiday
A horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow isn't your idea of a fun winter activity? Don't worry. Wild winter adventures are what we're covering today so if you like speed, adrenaline and making the most out of your winter holidays then you're in the...
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3 ways to experience Stockholm for cheap
The Swedish capital is known for not being very budget friendly to backpackers and travellers who want to visit the centre of Swedish culture. There is still hope for Stockholm however. Here are five ways to experience Stockholm without pushing your travel...
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Your next adventure: mega-huge Russian trampoline
You can find some pretty crazy things in Russia. A regular trip there is enough to test your travel senses and flexibility. If you're looking for something a little more unusual, a little more adventurous when we've got the perfect thing. Head into the...
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India's Golden Triangle, by train
Welcome to India! If you've ever dreamt of exploring this foreign country and discovering its magical sights, sounds, tastes and people then you'll be happy to hear this little bit of travel news. India is home to some amazing sights and the Golden Triangle...
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Get wild: Sweden's Bohuslän coast
Western Sweden's coast is a little sliver of total wilderness. Imagine dipping your canoe paddle silently in the water with only nature's sounds breaking the silence. Imagine camping on deserted beaches with no one around for hundreds of miles. In the...
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Up and coming: travelling Europe in 2013
2013 is around the corner, are you planning a trip around Europe? If you're after culture, festivals and parties? No problem. Historical sights, cutting-edge galleries and top-rated museums? No problem. There's no time for a staycation this year, pack...
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Travelling at super-sonic speeds through China
China is ready to open the world's longest high-speed rail line next week, linking Beijing and Guangzhou. The rail line will be inaugurated on Saturday and will certainly underline the country's commitment to transforming the country's transport system....
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Introducing Europe's culture capitals for 2013
Every year the European Union chooses two cities as culture capitals. This year the culture spotlight is on Kosice, a city in eastern Slovakia and the popular French city of Marseille. What can you expect from these two cities this year? Street festivals,...
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Northern Lights to peak this year and next
If you've never seen the Northern Lights but always wanted to, this could be your year. Studies and historical data show that early 2013 could be the most optimum time to see the lights at their maximum. One study suggests you're even twice as likely...
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New York, as popular as ever in 2012
The Big Apple proved as popular as ever and more so in 2012. It's not your imagination that the streets were more crowded than usual and that hotel room prices don't ever seem to go down, even in low season. The truth is, there's hardly a low season in...
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Light up the sky in Taiwan
If you’re after an Asian adventure you’ll never forget, consider a trip to Taiwan in February to take part in the incredible Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival. The festival takes place every year on the first full moon after the Chinese New Year and this year...
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Dublin for Saint Patrick's Day
We’re well into 2013 now so it’s about time you started to plan your next trip. Thinking of something exciting to do in March that involves great parties, great beer and new Irish friends? St. Patrick’s Day is it and there is no better place to celebrate...
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Vatican City is cash-only
It's a stand-off between two major financial institutions: the Bank of Italy versus the Vatican. It's a disagreement that leaves tourists helpless in the Vatican City unless they have cash in their wallets and purses. What's going on? The Italian Central...
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Travel basics: visiting Morocco 101
Morocco is probably one of the best chances a traveller from the UK can have for visiting a totally new and quite exotic culture without actually having to travel that far. It's still considered short-haul from London and a ton of low cost airlines cater...
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Wildlife spotting: best places to see penguins
Visit any zoo with a resident colony of penguins and you can bet their tank and display will be crowded with onlookers. Who can get enough of their happy feet and social demeanours? I can think of a way better place to interact with penguins though than...
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3 reasons why you should visit Mexico
Mexico has a bit of a bad reputation right now. Some regions in the country aren't safe. Some countries have travel warning issued for the country. Even the locals wonder why tourists keep coming when the headlines are so bad. The truth about Mexico is...
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World's funniest laws
France has just readjusted one of the oldest and most antiquated laws that previously forbid women from wearing trousers in Paris. Of course, no one has been accused and tried for such a crime in many, many years but it has only now been abolished. France...
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See the Great Barrier Reef while you still can
Australia could lose its beloved Great Barrier Reef if more isn't done to protect it. WWF warns that it could soon be placed on the UNESCO World Heritage's "danger list". Australia is feeling the pressure from many wildlife conservation groups like WWF...
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What NOT to buy on holidays
Souvenir shopping is part of the holiday experience. Everyone does it but somehow it has stopped being an enjoyable part of the trip. "We still need something for grandma!" The end of the trip sneaks up on you and you spend your entire last day frantically...
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Incredible South American adventures
As a continent, South America is incredible. There are endless places to visit, cultures to experience, gourmet delicacies to sink your teeth into and mountains to climb, rivers to cross and beaches to laze upon. If you're looking for an unforgettable...
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World's most romantic cultures
It's almost here. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day! People around the world, but mostly in the West, shower their loved ones in chocolate treats and gifts; make plans to spend time together. It's a nice thing, really! It's all so romantic and the best thing...
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Nicaragua: volcano boarding for beginners
There's probably nothing like it in the entire world... the thrill of shooting down the side of an active volcano. There's just a small sledge between you and the pebble-scraping surface of the 1,600 foot volcanic slope and it's a ride you won't soon...
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The secrets to being a pro traveller
Everyone knows at least one person who travels a lot. They make it look so easy to zip off to the airport for a short city break, can always pack for two weeks in a carry-on, never seem to suffer from jet lag and are just so cultured. How do they do it?...
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Pickpocketing in Paris on the rise
Chinese and Russian tourists are getting it the worst it seems as pickpocketing crimes are up in the French capital. The Louvre recently closed its doors in protest to teenagers picking the pockets of museumgoers inside the world-famous museum. The museum...
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RV-ing it... how to save
It's quite an American thing to do: rent an RV, pack the whole family in and hit the road. Travelling cross-country in a motor home is a great way to spend time together, meet adventure and really experience a country but is it the most budget way to...