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Culture Europe

Utrecht – a fascinating city

It was a long way to go to view a house. And to be honest it wasn’t really her idea of a des. res. either. Nevertheless Anna Hyman headed for Utrecht. It’s an easy journey to Utrecht. Voyage-sncf had sorted out the tickets for us: Eurostar to Brussels, a quick change of trains to Rotterdam […]

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Festivals & Events

The London CRUISE Show

Whether you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition cruise to a far-flung destination, a sumptuous ultra-luxury voyage, maybe a relaxing cultural river cruise or a tropical family cruise-holiday with lots to entertain all ages – the London CRUISE Show taking place at Olympia 18 – 19 February 2017 will have it all. Packed with information and […]

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Festivals & Events

Olia Hercules and Oliver Rowe set to shine at London’s Carousel

On 7 November chefs, Oliver Rowe and Olia Hercules, are joining up to host a one-off charity Haitian-inspired, five-course, candlelit feast with their own unique twist at London’s Carousel to launch the Shine for ShelterBox campaign on behalf of the international disaster relief charity. The event will be held at Carousel, 71 Blandford Street, Marylebone, […]

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Culture Festivals & Events

Bird Watching in the Algarve

This autumn sees the return of the Algarve’s Bird Watching Festival, a must-visit for nature enthusiasts. From 30 September – 5 October, the Algarve will be welcoming bird watchers from all over Europe to celebrate the beauty of bird migration and the region’s fantastic nature activities. Suitable for all ages, the annual celebration will take […]

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Culture UK

Nottingham Above Ground

Nottingham Underground had been a fascinating experience for Anna Hyman but she also needed to feel the fresh air on her face and discover what else this friendly, lively city had to offer. Apart from its obvious attractions – like its castle, music hall and dungeons Nottingham is also an excellent destination for lovers of […]

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Attractions France

The Battle of the Somme – New Museum and Exhibition

The iconic Battle of the Somme, which began on 1st July 1916, was the bloodiest day for the British Army and became a symbol of the First World War in Great Britain. The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument The Thiepval Anglo-French Monument is one of the main memorial sites in the Somme region and the repository of 72,194 […]