I wanted to find the best things to do in Palma de Mallorca. The problem? I only had twelve hours to do it in. Palma de Mallorca is the capital city of…
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There are currently 170,000 people homeless in London. Over the last ten years, a succession of drastic cuts means rough sleeping in the UK has increased 165% since 2010. By the…
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Europe Festivals ScotlandSamhuinn Fire Festival: Celebrating Edinburgh’s Ancient Halloween Tradition
What do you know about the Samhuinn Fire Festival? If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t know much. And if I told you that Samhuinn takes place on the same…
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It was a chilly autumn morning in Edinburgh, and I was late for the Storytelling Festival. I wove my way past groups of tourists along the Royal Mile until I reached…
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When you think of a youth hostel in the English countryside, a Victorian Gothic mansion doesn’t spring to mind. But YHA Castleton Losehill Hall is just that: a stunning stately home…
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Have you ever noticed the little free libraries in London? You might have seen them outside residential houses or against the wall of a cafe. They crop up at supermarket check-outs…
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Accommodation Norway The ArcticWhere to Stay in Svalbard: Longyearbyen’s Best Hotels, Hostels & Camping Spots
Where are the best hotels in Svalbard? When I decided to spend a week in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, I didn’t think too much about where to stay. Like I do when planning…
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Have you ever heard of Valle di Cembra in northern Italy? If you say no, I wouldn’t be surprised. Valle di Cembra is a beautiful valley in the Italian province of…
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I did it! I ran a 5km Race For Life! This time last week I was standing in a south London park with a medal on pink ribbon around my neck.…
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Today I’m going fishing – for litter and plastic. It’s a sunny Saturday morning in East London, and I’m sitting on a stationary canal-boat-turned-cafe, sipping coffee (in a reusable cup!), and…