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Off The Beaten Path Europe: 15 Of The Best Hidden Gem European Destinations.

Europe is one of the most visited destinations on the planet, full of amazingly popular destinations, but it still has a wide variety of off the beaten path places to visit too. Here are just 15 of the best hidden gems you have to visit in Europe.

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Why Spring Is The Perfect Time To Visit The Wilder Kaiser Region In Austria.

The Wilder Kaiser region is a year round destination with a lot to offer travellers who visit in the spring. Here is why spring is the perfect time to visit the Wilder Kaiser region.

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Explore Liverpool’s Musical Heritage On A Walking Tour For Eurovision.

Ahead of Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest this May, it is an ideal time to celebrate the city’s musical heritage and explore the must see bars, venues and museums that music lovers can’t miss when they visit Liverpool.

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40 Of The Best Things To See And Do In Spain.

Spain is the quintessential European holiday destination, but there is far more to see and do than the beaches, nightclubs and resorts! Here are just 40 of the best things to see and do in Spain to help you plan your next trip!

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The 10 Best Things To See And Do In Seville, Spain.

Seville has more than enough attractions to keep any traveller enthralled for a lifetime, but with so much to see and do in such a small period of time how do you choose? If you are planning a trip or a city break to Seville, here are the best things to see and do on every budget.

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Expert Tips For Backpacking Through Europe.

Backpacking through Europe is a dream for many, but is not always as easy as other destinations. Europe is a unique melting pot of culture, architecture, cuisine, history and heritage, but it can also be expensive and with 44 distinct countries each with their own cultures, norms, rules and regulations, it can be confusing too. So to help you out here are my expert tips for backpacking Europe.

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From Miami to the Keys: A Beginners Guide to Getting Around Florida.

Florida is one of the United States’ most popular destinations, and one of its largest. With so many amazing attractions and such long distances between them, travellers are often confused on the best way to get around. Luckily there are many options for getting between and around Florida’ s main attractions. Here are the best ways to get around Florida, from public transport to hiring a car.

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The Essential EU Travel Checklist For UK Travellers In 2023.

Travel to the EU has changed for UK travellers in 2023, but not as much as not as badly as many feared. If you are planning to go to Europe in 2023 here is a useful checklist to make sure you are ready for your next trip.

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Covid Mistakes: Why Travel Restrictions Must Never Be Allowed Again.

3 Years ago today the British Foreign Office urged travellers to get home as air routes and borders started to shut down, worldwide travel restrictions were imposed and people were forced into lockdowns. All without any rational justification and against all established clinical and pandemic response best practice at the time. This must never be allowed to happen again.

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So Travellers Have Stopped Riding Elephants, What Happens Next?

Elephant trekking, elephant riding and other forms of exploitative elephant tourism is now rightly considered unethical and irresponsible. But what effect have a decade of boycotts and change had on the travel industry and what comes next for elephant tourism?

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