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London has several roof gardens on offer to the public, but the one above the Crossrail station in Canary Wharf is the largest of them all. Far superior to the more famous...
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This unusual tree growing through stacked gravestones in Camden, North London, is believed to have been created by the author Thomas Hardy when he worked there in the years before finding fame...
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An old gravestone in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral has an unusual place in history as the inspiration behind the formation of Alcoholics Anonymous. Thomas Thetcher, also known as the Hampshire Grenadier,...
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Stonehenge sits on Salisbury Plain, a unique chalk ridge which covers much of Wiltshire and which is left mostly undisturbed as it is primarily military land, used for training and housing thousands...
In Nice Côte d’Azur, there is a lot to visit, to taste and to feel: let us guide you with our slow tourism itinerary, this new way of travelling more environmentally friendly!...
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A visit to the Poppy Factory is a unique and rewarding experience, providing a chance to step briefly into the world of poppy making and remembrance that dominates the national consciousness in...
Butrint National Park is an important UNESCO archaeological site in Albania, just a quick trip from Greece (including Corfu Island!). Here you will learn everything you need to know about how to...
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Picture this: you’re standing on a secluded beach, the warm Mediterranean sun kissing your skin as crystal-clear turquoise waters gently lap at your feet. The sound of waves mingles with the distant...
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Share The Article Last Updated 1 year agoAs digital nomads find themselves in more and more countries all over the globe, the search to find the most ideal locations becomes increasingly important....
Looking for somewhere special and “Christmassy” to celebrate the season this year? The lit up cobbled streets of Dubrovnik in Croatia might just be the perfect vibe! Here I will share all...
The Grand Egyptian Museum is under construction with limited tours available. It’s set to open in late 2023. Here’s what you need to know. UPDATE (dated October 2023): The museum is set...
We make our way through a forest on the Galician coast at dawn. “Dad’s here,” I say to my partner Liz, as we stumble over a cobblestone path through a pine grove,...
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Image Credit: avanti_photo/Canva Looking for an office where the dress code is “swimsuit required”? Asia has some of the best beaches and islands in the world for digital nomads. WE ALL KNOW...
Saranda is the place in Albania that we call home! If you’re planning a vacation, you can’t go wrong with Saranda. Here we will talk about things to do, the best beaches,...
The Khalil Museum is a real Cairo hidden gem inside a Nile-side palace that houses an Impressionist collection to rival European exhibits.The Khalil Museum isn’t what you’d expect from a city known...
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Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discountsGet Simon Calder’s Travel emailThe world’s largest archipelago nation, sprawling more than 5,000km along the equator, Indonesia attracts superlatives....
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Spain’s Mediterranean beach resorts and dynamic cities are alluring destinations for most expats. However, for those seeking a quieter life immersed in traditional Spanish culture, small pueblos off the beaten path offer...
Need some slow living inspiration? Flip through these beautiful slow living magazines for some fresh insights and practical advice.Put your smartphone aside. Grab a coffee and take a moment to flip through...
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Southeast Asia is often one of the first places people try when they start their nomadic lifestyle. It’s cheap, it’s warm, it’s easy to get to and it’s a lot of fun....
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25 April 2023By Sarah Brown, Features correspondentGiordano Cipriani/Getty ImagesLaunched in January 2022, Brazil's new Digital Nomad Visa is enticing a new type of traveller to the South American country. And Rio is one of...
