Mar
31
By Mhairi Dewar

The point where the twin cities of Manchester and Salford meet was once nothing more than the derelict home of heavy industry and the final stop on the Manchester Ship Canal. However, Salford Quays has experienced something… read full article
Topic: How to Tuesday |
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Mar
26
By Jon France
Scotland is famous for many things. Braveheart, the Loch Ness Monster and the ruggedly-beautiful scenery all come to mind. But there is one thing above all others that has really put the country on the map: whisky.

A trip to
Edinburgh is simply not…
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Mar
2
By Sarah Edge
Artwork in
Liverpool ranges from the weird to the wonderful – all with tales to tell.

1. Super Lamb Banana
This wacky, yellow half-lamb, yes, half-banana appeared outside the Baltic Fleet Public House in 1998. It was designed by Japanese artist Taro Chiero in an apparent link between Liverpool’s…
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Topic: Top five Monday |
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Feb
22
By Paul Crompton
Hot drinks are something that are so much a part of our everyday lives, but we seldom wonder or even appreciate what the rest of the world drink to get them going/help them sleep (They can’t all drink Nescafe, you must think).

Now we’re still in the depths of winter… read full article
Topic: Restaurants & Food |
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Feb
11
By Phil McDonald
Gloucester Cheese Rolling

You might have seen this bonkers event on the news? It’s the one where humans and birds become one. Every May Bank Holiday locals and people from much further afield flock to Cooper’s Hill in the Cotswolds near
Cheltenham to watch people hurling themselves down a very…
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Jan
31
By Sarah Edge
Germany has more theme parks than any other country in Europe with 20 hair-raising ways to spend a day, according to Theme Park Vision.
France comes second with 11 parks followed by the
UK, which reportedly has ten.

Here are three…
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Topic: Travel with kids |
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Jan
9
By Phil McDonald

The oldest and the best by a million miles. You will notice a certain sign near the entrance telling you it’s 400 years or so old. This pub is an absolute gem for all those Irish and non-Irish. It was apparently the first pub outside of…
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Dec
15
By Phil McDonald
1. New Years Eve, Reykjavik, Iceland

Miles away up there in the middle of the Atlantic, New Years Eve sees fireworks so incredible you’d think you could see them from mainland Europe. What is unique about this firework display is that it’s not actually an officially organized event in one place…
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Dec
6
By Kesha Coggins
1. Rich Bread and Butter Pudding

Rich Bread and Butter Pudding is a luxurious combination of bread and butter that melts in your mouth. The mixture of lemon or orange peel, currants and nutmeg make this Holiday dessert a crowd pleasure for every occasion. The main ingredient for Bread and…
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Nov
19
By Paul Crompton

No, not that kind of
Bath. Bath is a small city in Somerset located 100 miles west of
London, named after the site of of a natural hot spring, which the Celtic tribes used to regard as a shrine. Then, when the Roman Empire extended…
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Nov
8
By Phil McDonald
In the age of budget airlines and the Channel Tunnel, there just aren’t as many of us out there considering the lost art of ferry travel.

Britain is an island and has some of the highest rates of tourist travel in Europe, but how many of us can…
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Nov
3
By Phil McDonald
Check out our "Top 5" opera theaters in Europe:

1. Teatro di San Carlo
Taking a trip to
Italy for their majestic opera house in
Naples is not to be missed. As the oldest in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, San Carlo is a true sight…
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Oct
25
By Steve Slack

Over the years, countless writers have lived and worked in the beautiful city of Edinburgh. If you’re a fan of literature, try our walk around the streets of the city, stopping at all the important sites.
Our tour starts at St Giles’ Cathedral in the centre of town. Find the plaque…
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Oct
18
By Carol Ferndale
If you are visiting York with children, then there is no shortage of things to do, as
York has plenty of attractions that are exciting for the young ones.

I can vouch for this personally, as I first visited York as a child myself, and was fascinated…
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