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Travel low cost to Copenhagen this summer!
Even though some budget backpackers think that Scandinavia should be skipped because of it's reputation for being an expensive place to visit, I think a lot of them would be surprised at how affordable of a destination it can be! There are loads of great...
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Travel to the most beautiful sunsets
It's a matter of opinion of course, where you can find the most beautiful sunsets. Some claim the seaside or lakeside while others claim the mountains. There is one thing that is certain, the more reds/pinks/purples the better and if there is a beautiful...
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Five things you should know about Rome
After you've booked your flights to Rome, there are a few things you should know about the city so that you're ready once you've touched down in the Eternal City. Travelling does require a little research and if you're new at this kind of thing, I assure...
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7 Circles, 7 unsolved mysteries in Northern Ireland
Ireland is a country of many myths, mysteries and legends. Northern Ireland in particular is home to a number of unsolved mysteries, including these 7 circles created with large boulders. If you're planning a holiday or trip to Belfast, save time to explore...
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Buying low cost flights: let's get it straight
There is a lot of information and tips for finding low cost flights on the internet. Cheap flights are available by the plenty but it may be a little overwhelming on how exactly to land the best deal on your airfare. I thought it would be useful to compile...
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Naples in a weekend: what to do and see?
Finding the time for weekend getaways either with your friends or your sweetheart is totally essential. Breakaway from the city and find a little culture, travel, great food and some sightseeing. Where should you go this summer for a weekend getaway?...
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Cancun's underwater museum gets a new sculpture
The coral reefs off the coast of Cancun are in serious danger. With water tourism up, more and more divers and tourists are heading to the reefs for snorkelling and scuba-diving holidays. The increase in human traffic and pollution however are having...
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South Korea wins bid for 2018 Winter Olympics
South Korea has something to celebrate now that it's been announced that they will host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. It's about time too, since it's the third time that the country has applied for it. Pyeongchang, a mountain resort located very central,...
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Are you a shopaholic who loves to travel? Head to Leeds!
When you think about shopping in Europe what are the first cities that come to mind? Paris, Milan, Barcelona? When it comes to the UK at least, one hardly thinks past London. Truth be told, there is plenty of shopping hedonism to be found away from the...
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Isle of Man and "Stay-cations"
Attention, British travellers. If you want to take off on a summer holiday but you still don't know where to go, check out the Isle of Man. If you have a budget that doesn't let you travel abroad, check out the Isle of Man. If you are looking to rediscover...
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Cheap flights for photography gurus
Whether you love to point-and-shoot or take your time composing fantastic photographs, be it a hobby or professional business, there is one event happening in Greece this summer/fall that you definitely shouldn't miss. The international biennial photography...
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Your guide to: Yorkshire
Yorkshire is reveling in the attention its getting following the huge success of its athletes in the London Olympic Games. A good part of Team GB's medals came from athletes from Yorkshire which has everyone wondering what's the big deal about this English...
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Manchester in four steps
Manchester is a city that knows have to adapt, how to change the world. It was indeed a serious contender for the capital of England, the birthplace of the industrial revolution (not to mention a musical one as well) and hit pretty hard by WWII. It has...
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Christmas in Paris
If you're going to spend the holidays anywhere in France, spend them in Paris. The city of lights is a one-stop destination for holiday cheer, decorations and light displays. Paris dresses itself in all the Christmas fixings early and with the large bouts...
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Indian street food? Dig in!
Besides city sights and discovering new places, travelling is all about the food for a lot of people. Especially when it comes to travelling to countries with rich gastronomic cultures like Italy, France, Mexico and India. If you want to really get a...
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Tenerife on a budget
Tenerife is the top dog of the Canary Islands. It is famous for its beaches, parties, even its volcano. More than 10 million tourist visit this small Atlantic island a year, it must be good, right? The island is more than just a chillin time at the beach...
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Make it a Beatles holiday in Liverpool
Now that everyone is raving about how Apple finally got the rights to the Beatles songs to sell in the iTunes store... it's about time we took a trip to a Beatles hot spot. Other recent Beatles-related news: the British Heritage Committee approved the...
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Bangkok on a Budget... is it possible?
If there is any place where travellers can save some money during their travels through Asia it's in Thailand. Bangkok especially. It's known for being easy on the budget traveller's pocket book, everyting from hotel accommodations, eating out, sightseeing...
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Beach paradise... Alicante?
What is the best beach you've ever been to? Was it in Mexico, Italy, Thailand, along the Baltic coast? It's hard to ever pick just one, the best when there are so many beaches to choose from! One thing is for sure though, that Spain has a wealth of top...
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Budapest: city of spas
Budapest is by far one of Central Europe's best kept secrets. Those who have discovered it rave to their friends but rumous hasn't caught on yet that Budapest is one city definitely worth seeing. Besides the culture and historical sights, this city is...
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5 customs to know about before visiting Thailand
Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations for travellers from the UK but it's a totally different world, a totally different culture. One of the joys of travelling is discovering new cultural traditions, isn't it? Bangkok is the first-stop...
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Top holiday destinations for UK travellers
You know where your favourite spots are to take a holiday, but where is everyone else going? Whether you enjoy laying low near home or don't mind splurging on a trans-oceanic flight to the other side of the world, there is no doubt that Britons love to...
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Atomic tourism on the rise?
Are the recent events in Japan responsible for the increase in visitors to atomic tourist sights? Maybe it's just coincidence, just the recent jump in tourist number at sights like the black crater in Nevada and the Titan II missile in Arizona have had...
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It's Tomatina time!
Yes, it's that time of the year again... Tomatina time! Every year in August one Spanish city gears up to celebrate the end of summer by throwing tomatoes at each other. If you thought you liked tomatoes before, you may want to think again after you've...
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Summer city spot: Cardiff
Are you surprised that National Geographic has named Cardiff THE place to be this summer? It was voted alongside Patagonia and Alaska as the top holiday spot for the upcoming summer holiday season. So, if Cardiff is so hot, where is there to see and do?...