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Why we’re still talking about Monaco
Located in south-west Europe, Monaco is the world’s second smallest country. This autonomous city-state on the Mediterranean coastline of France is perhaps best known for its glittering casinos, yacht-lined harbour and hosting the prestigious annual Grand Prix motor race. The country’s economy has been burgeoning since the late-1800s, when the first casino opened its doors…
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Wanderlust for two: Reasons to travel with your partner
Love and travel has always gone hand in hand. Pico Lyer once said, ‘Travel is like love, mostly because it’s a heightened state of awareness, in which we are mindful, receptive, undimmed by familiarity and ready to be transformed.’ We tend to agree, which is why we are always the first to recommend that couples,…
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Travel to one of the most serene republics of Europe: San Marino
If you’ve never heard of San Marino, let alone included it on your list of must-visit European destinations, you’re not alone and you should be ecstatic that this is the case. This relatively obscure country is one of those gloriously undiscovered European marvels that only registers on the radar of truly dedicated travellers with a…
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7 Coach travel myths you shouldn’t believe
1. You’re stuck with the group Sure, when we’re travelling from one destination to the next you’ll be in close confines with your travel group, but once we arrive you are free to go, do and see whatever you please. We might also mention that most groups we’ve accompanied grew to like each other so…
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Know before you go: Wales & Cardiff
Wales’ popularity as tourist destination has been growing rapidly over the last few years, and with good reason – this southwestern territory of Great Britain offers attractions and adventures in all guises and sizes, including epic castle tours, adrenaline-fueled zip wire excursions over sweeping lakes, festivals and fetes of all sorts, mountain summit opportunities and…
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Italy’s 20 wine regions and what to drink where
Italy is renowned for producing some of the finest wines around the globe, and with more than 1.5 million acres of vineyards and 350 official varietals, it’s small wonder the Bel Paese fill up to a third of the world’s vast wine stores every year. The country has a rich wine heritage that dates back…
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The Expat Explore Guide to Great Britain
At the height of its colonisation efforts, it was said that the sun never set on the British Empire because the reach thereof was so great. This expansive need to build, acquire and develop can also be seen back home in Great Britain, where these stalwart trailblazers dug in their heels to develop a country…
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London in under 24 hours
The very notion of exploring a vast and thrilling destination like London in under 24 hours is slightly ridiculous we know, but when you only have one day in this epic city you have to make the most of it! Luckily you have one of the best public transport systems at your disposal and many…
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Hygge: The snug & cosy Danish lifestyle philosophy
Picture the scene – you’re snuggled up on a comfortable sofa, tucked under a warm cashmere blanket, sipping on hot cocoa as a fire crackles away merrily and rain patters against the window. The lights are low, your favourite album is spinning on the vinyl player and someone you love is busy whipping up a…
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A travel highlight in France: Discover the history of French perfume
The Grasse region in France has long been the capital of perfume in Europe. The special microclimate in the region has encouraged growing of aromatic plants that would fuel the local perfume industry since the 18th century. The Fragonard Musée du Parfum is a French artisanal perfume maker originally started in Grasse, France, 1926. With factories in…