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Can You Name the 10 Biggest Countries in the World?
See how many you know by scrolling down our list – bonus points if you get them in the right order! Some of them might even end up on your…
Marianne DickNorth America
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Travel Hacks
Four Things to Consider When Booking Your Ski Break
Sometimes as the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, we find ourselves cursing winter, but then we remember the very big silver lining that this season brings – ski…
Rosie Panter
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Where to Holiday Based on Your Star Sign
There’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 Johns
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Happy Hump Day News: Sting, Sight and Storks
It’s been another ‘uncertain’ week, so if you can’t face the serious stuff at the moment, then we have the remedy. Here’s this week’s happy hump day news, which will…
Marianne Dick
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Happy Hump Day: Whales, Wool and Too Much Cheese
As countries including Italy begin opening cafes, and antibodies tests are approved here in the UK, we bring you another colourful array of positive news gathered from all corners of…
Marianne Dick
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Museums Week: The Best Virtual Tours and Online Experiences
This week marks Museums Week, which would usually see celebrations taking place in all kinds of weird and wonderful institutions across the world. The festival is now taking place entirely…
Marianne Dick
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From Barcelona to Berlin: Where All Your Favourite TV Shows Were Filmed
We know you’ve been busy baking banana bread and shaving each other’s heads, but we imagine between these activities you’ve packed in a fair few films and television series. While…
Marianne Dick
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Happy Hump Day News: New Arrivals, Tricks and Tributes
We’ve heard some rumours that people might think that ‘hump day’ means something a little bit naughty! To clear things up – ‘hump’ refers to the middle of the week…
Marianne Dick
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The Virtual Travel Guide: Landmarks, Parks and Beyond
While our real-life travel plans have been put on hold, we’re discovering all the fascinating livestreams around the world that you can tune into anytime from the comfort of your…
Marianne Dick
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To-Do List: The Places We Will Visit Once We Can Travel Again
No one can jet off while in lockdown, and ironically, it’s probably what everyone craves most right now. An escape from the everyday, some time to switch off and relax,…
Polly Johns
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Happy Hump Day News: Tiger King, Turtles and Instagram Tutorials
If you’re feeling the mid-week slump more than usual, then we’ve got just the ticket. Here are some of the most uplifting news stories from the past week. A Reason…
Marianne Dick
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Stranded Abroad: How to Navigate COVID-19 While on Holiday
Hopefully you will never need this guide. Hopefully you are home and safe right now. Hopefully we will never see another pandemic like COVID-19 in our lifetimes. But we have…
Polly Johns
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Do Not Disturb: Travel Books To Transport You Elsewhere
Dear reader, we’d like to reacquaint you with a humble pastime. While endless scrolling through social media, binge-watching sessions and video calls with friends and family are indeed good self-isolation…
Eleanor Roots
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Mother’s Day Traditions Around the World
Love for our mams pervades all corners of the globe, a shared respect that unites one and all. Whether you lavish your mummy in priceless trinkets or prefer to get…
Grace Hocking
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You’d Better Be-Leaf It!: Our Favourite Forests
Every 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 Roots
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Take the Leap: Bungee Jumps vs. Landmarks
The very first modern bungee jump took place in 1979 in Bristol, England, off the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. At a height of 76 metres, and unsure of whether the…
Felicia Whiteley