Exploring Rural Essex, England : Historic Coggeshall

Love chocolate-box cottages, centuries-old architecture, and a peaceful setting away from the hustle and buzz of the big city (just over an hour's drive northeast of London)? Seeing it today, you'd never guess that the sweet little market town of Cog

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7 (mostly) offbeat tips to get the most out of Edinburgh

Edinburgh is Scotland's most sophisticated city, filled with quirky, come-hither nooks and activities that will fascinate you. And here are seven places and things that will make your visit here even cooler!

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Edinburgh & London 2 of '7 Eggstraordinary Easter Spots in Europe'

 

As the cradle of Christianity, the Old Continent’s history with Easter is millennia old. And though recently it has evolved from a merely religious observance to an secular cultural (even pop cultural) phenomenon, the mix of elaborate religious pa

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A Northern Island bucket list

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Driving to Loch Ness from Glasgow

 

Visitors to Scotland who start their trip in Glasgow may want to spend a day driving the iconic Scottish countryside to see one of the most legendary locations in all the world: Loch Ness.

This fun adventure can be completed round-trip in a day,

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Is Bournemouth the UK's most beautiful city?

Located on the south coast of the England about just over two hours by road or rail from London is one of the most unusual of any British city. Bournemouth (pop. 184,000) has almost Mediterranean climate, breathtaking sea views, palm trees growing on

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What do you do on Boxing Day in London?

So you’re in the capital of merry olde England for the winter holidays, enjoying the festive lights and good cheer, and suddenly you realize that your British friends are off on the day after Christmas for something called Boxing Day. Setting asi

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The top 4 things to do in Dover

Dover is one of the coastal towns in Kent County, near the United Kingdom's southeastern corner and of course jumping off point for the ferries across the English Channel to Calais, France. Dover is also the administrative center of the Dover Distr

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Top 10 reasons to visit London

The capital of the United Kingdom is more than just a metropolis with a striking historical significance in the history of the world - it's a unique and exhilarating experience. London’s countless monuments, its royal panache and mind boggling archit

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New on our blog: With the 2012 Olympics finally underway, a view from the ground in London. What are your own first impressions, on TV or in person?

So the Olympic Games have finally begun! Friday’s opening ceremony was viewed by people all over the world, and countries are already starting to rack up medals in events like swimming, cycling, and judo.

Londoners have of course been anticipating the

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'6 Destinations Foodies Shouldn't Miss This Year' cites Bristol

Some love to follow their hearts when travelling, others love to follow their stomachs and taste buds. And if you want to have something to tell people when they ask the – otherwise, legit – question of how was the food, you should consider some o

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Northern Ireland: good things come in wee packages

On St. Patrick's Day, many of our thoughts turn to the Emerald Isle. But most still think in terms of the Republic of Ireland, from capital Dublin to iconic spots such as the Ring of Kerry, the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle, and Galway. Less well k

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Famous US guide publisher seeks Wales writers

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First London exhibition of Cézanne portraits an art lovers' treat

A treat for art lovers - self-portraits by Paul Cézanne, the pre-eminent French artist of the Post Impressionist school are now on public display for the first time in the United Kingdom.

The paintings are part of a major exhibition, Cézanne Portrait

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Visiting Lovely Seaside Southport, England

Southport, Merseyside, is a beautiful coastal town and a hub of activity in England's northwest. Situated ideally close to Liverpool, Blackpool, Preston and St. Helens, Southport draws on the culture of all of its neighbouring cities to create a town

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Discovering a hidden garden on an idyllic Welsh island

I do love a garden, and I especially like one that’s been rescued from near dereliction. Cornwall’s Lost Gardens of Heligan are probably the best-known example, Coincidentally, the Tremayne family, who owned the Heligan Gardens were related to the

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Jaipur Literature Festival in London a feast of lit/ideas

 


Like migratory birds, more than 70 eminent authors and thinkers from across the globe just gathered in London this past May 20-21 for what has become an annual fixture, the Jaipur Literature Festival. The venue was different this year, because its

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All aboard Wales' Ffestiniog steam railway

‘If you steal a sheep, they’ll hang you, but if you steal a mountain, they’ll make you a Lord’ 

                                                                                                                          - old Welsh saying.

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An 'Italian' village in north Wales?

The architecture certainly suggests just about any town or village on the Italian Riviera. There are similar colours; bold and brash in some places; a pleasing pastel in others. There’s even an Italian-style bell tower.

But,there’s something other-

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PRESS RELEASE: X Marks The Spot With The London Sightseeing Pass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

X Marks The Spot With

The London Sightseeing Pass

London UK, November 1, 2011: Be prepared to “dig for treasure” while visiting some of the most famous and historical attractions in London this season as one lucky person will win $1

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