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This year’s Oscars saw Nomadland win the most coveted award for best picture, and its director, Chloé Zhao, made history as the first woman of colour to win the top…
Marianne DickThis year’s Oscars saw Nomadland win the most coveted award for best picture, and its director, Chloé Zhao, made history as the first woman of colour to win the top…
Marianne DickI think it’s fair to say that the overwhelming mood for 2021 so far is boredom. We’re bored of TV, we’re bored of walks and we’re bored of cooking. While…
Rosie PanterThere’s a destination suited to every star sign. Many cities, towns and destinations seem to sit within a star sign based on their defining features, differences and personalities, so it…
Polly JohnsIt’s thought that the concept of street food began way back in the time of Ancient Greece, when street vendors would sell portions of fried fish – usually to those…
Marianne DickEvery year, on March 21st, the United Nations highlights the importance of the many types of forests found around the world with the International Day of Forests. Launched in 2008,…
Eleanor RootsDriving in Mexico Although there are numerous options when it comes to travelling across the Yucatán Peninsula, we decided that hiring a rental car was best for us. There are…
Eleanor RootsSustainable and eco-friendly travel is one of the hottest topics of 2020, with the likes of Greta Thunberg awakening us to the impact of our consumerist, jet-setting ways. But, while…
Eleanor RootsThe list detailing the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World was laid out by Philo of Byzantium, way back in 250BC. This renowned collection of marvels included the Hanging Gardens…
Eleanor RootsWinter is a divisive time of year: there are those who revel in the chill breeze and the hope of snow, while others stare longingly at photos of sun-baked beaches,…
Eleanor RootsEvery week we will aim to bring you the best travel stories from around the world, help you discover a destination that you may have never heard of and tell…
Polly JohnsAre you ready for streets lined with zombies and bars crammed full of ghosts, vampires, and more than a few Joaquin Phoenix impersonators? Yep, Halloween is here! Whether you’re off…
Felicia WhiteleyWhat better way to immerse yourself in a country’s culture than to hit up one of its festivals? Some have spanned hundreds of years while others may only have cropped…
MaeveIt is a well-known fact that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and here at dealchecker it is also our favourite meal. Thankfully there are fabulous culinary…
Polly JohnsAmid what always feels like the longest month of year, half of us here at dealchecker still have a few booze-free days left to wade through, while the other half…
Marianne DickWe’ve all heard the phrase new year, new you but here at dealchecker, we find that sentiment a little cloying. While we’ll probably squeeze in a January run or two,…
Rosie PanterIt’s a phenomenon many are calling the Instagram effect – and it means catching a Santorini sunset can start to feel like you’re trying to catch a glimpse of the…
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