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The Best Places to Visit in North West England
It should come as no surprise to hear that there’s a whole lot more to England than London. Our capital city is, of course, an amazing place to visit and has so much to see and do; it would be…
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Everything You Need to Know When Planning Your Hong Kong Travel Itinerary in 2025
After living in Hong Kong for a number of years, I’m used to the questions that family and friends throw at me before visiting: How do I get to my hotel from the airport? Can I drink the tap water?…
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The Ultimate Cape Peninsula Road Trip from Cape Town
One of the quintessential Cape Town experiences is getting on the road and doing a loop of the Cape Peninsula. There are few places in the world which are as naturally stunning as this stretch of coastline, and you’ll create…
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10 Best Day Trips from London by Train with Everything You Need to Plan
One of the best things about visiting England is that it’s relatively small, especially if you’re coming from Australia, the US or Canada. To put it into perspective you could put England into Alaska six times and still have some…
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The Tried-and-Tested 6 Best Beaches in Cape Town
Nothing screams the Cape Town lifestyle more than relaxing on the beach. Capetonians are fortunate to have a huge number of beaches to choose from, but in a city where weather conditions can change the day’s itinerary, it pays to…
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Finding the Bible in Iraq: Ultimate Guide to Biblical Tombs
As the crade of civilizations, it’s no surprise that Iraq’s cities and towns hold deep religious, cultural and historical significance. Many of the characters, legends and stories of the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, took place in the lands of…
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Best 5 Restaurants in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Fernando de Noronha is Brazil’s most exclusive destination. I generally have low food expectations for resort towns, but unlike other small beach towns in Northeast Brazil, Noronha is fortunate to have a genuine dining scene. After only a few hours…
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The 5 Best Hotels in Harrogate
The Victorian spa town of Harrogate is ideally positioned a stone’s throw from the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Just 20 miles from the historic city of York, Harrogate is the ideal place for a romantic weekend getaway or a family vacation.…
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James Franklin: Your Local Insighter for the Isle of Man
Meet James Franklin, a born and raised citizen of the Isle of Man, Manx language learner and speaker, and the author of ‘A Guide to the Folklore Sites of the Isle of Man‘. James works at Culture Vannin, a remarkable…
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12 South African Foods That Will Make You Want to Visit
Special things happen when dozens of different cultures and communities interface over generations, one of which is incredible foods that are shared and innovated. South Africa is a great example of this, with so much of the foods that you’ll…
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5 Days in the Faroe Islands: The Ultimate Itinerary
Sitting in the North Sea between the United Kingdom and Iceland, the Faroe Islands somehow pass under the radar of most travelers. They really shouldn’t though. This archipelago of 18 islands (16 of which are inhabited) plus about 700 islets,…
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Unique South African Sweets: The 8 You Must Try
In a country so ethnically and culturally diverse, South African sweets are by default varied and unique. There are some South African desserts and sweets which truly stand out above the rest and which you must make an effort to…
