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Beginners guide to Royal Ascot horse racing

  • June 19, 2012
  • Jules
Today sees the start of Royal Ascot and as usual we look forward to the stunning millinery creations, the bold style choices on Ladies Day and of course placing a…
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Euro 2012 Football Championship kicks off

  • June 8, 2012
  • Jules
Today sees the start of the UEFA Euro 2012 Football Championship. The tournament has been held every four years since 1960, during years with even numbers, to complement the World…
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Explore the World from your Armchair

  • June 6, 2012
  • Jules
Now you can explore some of the most exciting cultural sites in the world, without even leaving home! Taking travel guidebooks and holiday brochures one step further is the Google…
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Good luck to all those running the London Marathon

  • April 20, 2012
  • Jules
London is buzzing right now; the Olympic Games are now just 98 days away and on Sunday 22 April London once again plays host to the world’s biggest and most…
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Happy Easter 2012

  • April 8, 2012
  • Jules
Many are enjoying a few hard earned days off work to celebrate Easter and eat copious amounts of chocolate! Whilst enjoying some downtime today I spotted a story online about…
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The Happiest Country In The World Is…

  • April 4, 2012
  • Jules
A report into the happiest nations on earth is once again upon us. I note that some of the big countries such as the UK and USA don’t even make…
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2011 Travel Writing Competition Winner Published

  • March 30, 2012
  • Jules
Congratulations again to the winner of the PureTravel Travel Writing Competition 2011, whose winning entry is published in the March 2012 edition of Geographical Magazine. And thanks also to the…
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Its official; the Brits love Vietnam!

  • February 27, 2012
  • Jules
Following the launch of direct flights between London and Vietnam in December 2011, the number of Britons visiting Vietnam has dramatically increased. Vietnam Airlines launched the service linking London to…
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Happy Chinese New Year 2012

  • January 20, 2012
  • Jules
As the holiday season for most Westerners winds down, China’s most festive, fun, and important holiday is about to kick-off. The Chinese New Year, to be celebrated this year on…
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It’s Official; Hong Kong has the Best Skyline in the World

  • January 4, 2012
  • Jules
Visitors to Hong Kong will probably take a trip on the Star Ferry, ride the tram up to Victoria Peak and gawp at the incredible daily light show on the…
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