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One of the world’s most difficult dog sledding races

ByPaul Johnson November 16, 2013October 17, 2013

Since the first event in 2005, the Grande Odyssée has been one of the world’s most difficult dog sledding…

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Recipe of the week: Balboula (barley) couscous of 7 vegetables

ByPaul Johnson November 15, 2013October 21, 2013

Balboula is the original Berber version of couscous. Made from cracked barley, it is a delicious dish which is…

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Surf your way into shape – in luxury – on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline

ByPaul Johnson November 14, 2013

Located on Portugal’s Atlantic coastline renowned as one of the most popular surfing destinations worldwide, The Oitavos embraces its…

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5 ways to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city

5 ways to enjoy Christmas and New Years in the city

ByJohn-Christian Moquette November 14, 2013

With chalets filling up fast, and little availability left for Christmas and New Years in many of the popular…

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Apps for the discerning traveller

Apps for the discerning traveller

ByMatthew Coe November 13, 2013

Travelling is now simpler than ever thanks to the power of smart devices and social media. Nowadays any morsel…

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3 places to try for al fresco drinks in Madrid

ByPaul Johnson November 12, 2013

Back in the 1930s, Ermest Hemingway wrote “Nobody goes to bed in Madrid until they have killed the night”….

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10 more of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers

10 more of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers

ByPaul Johnson November 12, 2013November 12, 2013

Our 10 of the weirdest things eaten by travel bloggers blog post from a few months ago proved to…

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3 unusual restaurants you have to experience in London

ByAndrea Crome November 11, 2013

London is packed with restaurants and there are so many culinary delights to sample, but these three restaurants are…

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Recipe of the week: Pork and coriander jiao zi (boiled dumplings)

ByPaul Johnson November 8, 2013October 21, 2013

This week’s recipe is from North-Eastern China, a region famous for its delicious jiao zi (dumplings). Small parcels of…

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The 4 best ways to see the Monaco Grand Prix

ByDaniel Barber November 7, 2013

The Monaco Grand Prix is the highlight of the F1 racing calendar; the race that every driver wants to…

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Paris is magic at Christmas: a special tour to spellbind your kids!

ByMagali Déchelette November 6, 2013November 6, 2013

When winter sets in and Christmas fast approaches, Paris gets dressed up with millions of lights and sparkling colours….

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Sochi warms up for the Winter Olympics

ByKristi Rorison November 6, 2013January 9, 2014

With 2014 fast approaching, many keen sports travellers are gearing up to head to Southern Russia for the thrills…

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4 unique ideas for your next visit to Madrid

ByPaul Johnson November 6, 2013November 24, 2013

If you are visiting Madrid for the first time, or have been many times before and are looking to…

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Choux shopping in Paris – 5 of the best addresses

ByEmerald Bond November 5, 2013November 5, 2013

As in fashion, trends move fast in the food world. Sex and the City made cupcakes cool. But, like…

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Special feature: Sheen Falls Lodge, Kenmare, Ireland

ByPaul Johnson November 4, 2013November 6, 2013

We have just returned from Ireland where we spent the week at the five star Sheen Falls Lodge hotel…

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Recipe of the week: Grilled tiger prawns with passion fruit sake sauce served with Thai herb rice

ByPaul Johnson November 1, 2013October 21, 2013

The succulent and unique flavour of the Tiger Prawns combined with sweet shallots and sour passion fruit make this…

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