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Germany’s certainly not short of cute towns oozing culture, history and charm. Small cities like Munich and Cologne are straight from a fairytale book, with incredible gothic architecture mixed with well-kept town squares and gingerbread houses on the outskirts. Factoring in the fascinating differences between the former east and west Germany, there’s so much to discover about the country one can’t help but feel it’s an overlooked destination. To discover more of this wonderful country (and attempt to bump into...

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Are you looking to head abroad this summer? While the weather in England is beautiful at time of writing, we all know that a rainy day is set to be upon us at any moment. This is why so many British tourists make their way to a huge number of destinations around the world, and with the school holidays from July to September, there’s no better time to head abroad than in the summer. While the British summer time means...

Wake up, grab your phone, check your emails, and log in to Facebook, before you’ve even brushed your teeth. This is an everyday reality for most Brits who live a life dependant on technology, but what if all that scrolling is bad for our health? According to a recent study, “the average young Briton aged 16- 24 spends 27 hours per week on the internet”, that’s almost the same amount of time as the average working week.   Fatigue, stress and...

With plenty of all-inclusive hotels and some of the big name holiday agents such as Thomson and Thomas Cook offering budget holidays to Turkey, the country has grown in popularity. Nevertheless, due to political tensions and other issues that the country has seen, particularly due to its closeness to neighbouring Syria, there are a number of people who are questioning what Turkey has to offer as a holiday and travel destination. Here, we’re taking a look at how to dispel...

Sweden has listed the entire country on Airbnb in celebration of its freedom to roam principle (or Allemansrätten) which gives people the right to freely explore all public spaces across the country. From a rustic retreat in a historic and mysterious forest in western Värmland to fishing in the pools of the rugged cliffs of Sandön, there are countless fascinating spots to explore freely throughout the Scandinavian nation. And the best part is - you don’t have to officially book accommodation...

A fascinating series of photographs gives an insight into the maintenance work needed to keep The Flying Scotsman running. The world-famous train, which in 1934 became the first locomotive to crack 100mph, is currently touring the UK. It has most recently been in the West Country - and these pictures taken at St Philips Marsh depot, Bristol, show the intricate workings of the engineering masterpiece. They show Nick Battle repairing small boiler tubes inside The Flying Scotsman's firebox, the area...

New pan-global research released today has revealed the top 30 most photographed landmarks worldwide – a list topped by The Eiffel Tower and including Alhambra, The Colosseum, The Burj Khalifa and Big Ben. The Eiffel Tower took the top spot  with a whopping 4,654,699 snaps closely followed by London's Big Ben, which garnered 2,435,223. But despite the hug numbers of people uploading pictures of the iconic landmarks half of the pictures of the Westminster clock were taken from the same angle, and more...

Leeds has been named as one of Europe's top destinations for travellers this summer in the Lonely Planet Guide. The Yorkshire powerhouse earned its place among the ten travel destinations handpicked by Lonely Planet experts thanks to its transformation over the past decade, with urban regeneration accompanied by a flourishing cultural scene, growing food and craft beer reputation and thriving entertainment and nightlife. Zagreb in Croatia was named number one location, with other destinations on the shortlist including regions in Sweden,...