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Most people have heard of Columbus, Shackleton and Livingstone but the world has also seen its fair share of female explorers and here we celebrate seven epic and truly inspirational…

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Marco Polo: The Greatest Explorer In History?

Venetian adventurer Marco Polo traversed the globe for 24 years, travelling from Europe to Asia and we celebrate his birthday on 15 September. The exact year of Marco Polo’s birth…

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Top 7 Longest Rivers in the World

Whether you choose to swim, fish or kayak, these rivers are the longest in the world and provide unlimited adventures. Nile River The mighty Nile River is the longest river…

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Real Life Locations of Breaking Bad TV Series

OMG: Breaking Bad has finally ended and as we gasp over the ending (don’t worry, no spoilers here) all we have to console ourselves with are the DVD boxsets! I…

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Do you know which country pasta comes from?

A shocking 95% of people don’t know where pasta originates from – do you? A survey from Glorious! Foods questioned over 1,000 people on their food knowledge, with 70% confident…

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Top 10 Favourite Holiday Destinations Revealed

The official visitor numbers for every country in the world have just been released by the United Nations which reveals the top 10 most popular tourist spots on earth! So…

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How to say “Hello” in 30 Languages

Learning a few words of the local language can go a long way, even if it’s just as basic as “hello”, locals will be touched that you made the effort.…

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Booker Prize Longlist 2013 Announced; How many can you read?

Each year I always set myself the enjoyable task of reading ALL the novels that make up the annual Booker longlist, before the winner is announced – after all, summer…

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Top 5 Most Popular UK Tourist Attractions: In Pictures

The top 5 most visited tourist attractions in the UK last year have just been revealed, and it’s no great surprise that all 5 are in London, following the spectacular…

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Guide to the European Capital of Sport Cities 2001 to 2015

Each year since 2001, a European city has been selected to host the prestigious ‘Capital of Sport’ title, marking a year of special sporting events and inclusive activities. This is…

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Top 7 Inspirational Female Explorers and Travellers

Marco Polo: The Greatest Explorer In History?

Top 7 Longest Rivers in the World

Real Life Locations of Breaking Bad TV Series

Do you know which country pasta comes from?

Top 10 Favourite Holiday Destinations Revealed

How to say “Hello” in 30 Languages

Booker Prize Longlist 2013 Announced; How many can you read?

Top 5 Most Popular UK Tourist Attractions: In Pictures

Guide to the European Capital of Sport Cities 2001 to 2015

Exploring the 10 Oldest Christmas Markets in Europe

How to Support Loved Ones While You Travel the Globe

Trekking Through the Lares Valley: A Journey into Andean Culture and Nature

Top Destinations for Expats Moving to Australia

What to do in Ibiza?

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