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Interview with Charles Skene, Owner of Skene House, Aberdeen

ByPaul Johnson January 28, 2013

Professor Charles Skene OBE has been owning and running various businesses for 50 years. His main business in Aberdeen…

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Top 10 unusual things to do in New York City

ByMatthew Coe January 28, 2013March 15, 2017

For many, New York is a ‘must’. Its legendary skyscrapers, cuisine and entertainment rival that of any other place…

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Parachuting off Machu Picchu

ByPaul Johnson January 27, 2013January 20, 2013

This video shows what is reputedly the first ever speedflight off Machu Picchu, made in November 2012.  It is…

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The world’s longest high speed rail journey

ByPaul Johnson January 27, 2013January 20, 2013

The world’s longest high speed rail line is the Beijing-Guangzhou rail route which opened last month. Now you can…

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How to respond to a negative review… in style!

ByPaul Johnson January 25, 2013January 25, 2013

Post-holiday reviews have become the be-all and end-all for many hotels and resorts nowadays, and it would appear there’s…

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Luxury in the La Rioja region: drink, bathe and play in the finest Spanish wines

ByRory Sexton January 25, 2013January 25, 2013

When you think about it, Spain is a bit bonkers. They host the world’s largest annual tomato fight (La…

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BMW Polo Masters Tour brings glamour to the slopes in Courchevel

ByPaul Johnson January 23, 2013January 23, 2013

Expect to see glamour on the slopes when Polo enthusiasts will join together on 31st January – 1st February…

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The top 5 new restaurants in London

ByRupa Ganatra January 22, 2013January 22, 2013

London is one of the culinary capitals of the world with new restaurants opening every day. This article lists…

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Encounters with whales in Maui

ByPaul Johnson January 22, 2013January 21, 2013

The Cesere Brothers are accomplished fine art underwater photographers, and in the winters they donate their time to assist…

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The House of Mutt – a new luxury hotel for your dog

ByPaul Johnson January 21, 2013January 21, 2013

The House of Mutt is a new luxury hotel… for your dog. Situated at Thetford and less than 2…

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3 Valentine’s Day “classics” that have inspired British authors

ByMark Davis January 21, 2013February 14, 2018

Romance is created by many different things – landscapes, music, food and art can all spark the emotion of…

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The top 3 festivals to experience in India’s most colourful state

ByMadeleine Hann January 21, 2013January 29, 2013

Rajasthan is affectionately referred to as India’s ‘Colourful State’, and at no time are these colours more vivid and…

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A sneak peek at the new BlackBerry 10

ByPaul Johnson January 20, 2013

RIM‘s Jeff Gadway shows off the new features of a phone that could decide BlackBerry‘s fortunes in the cut-throat…

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Experience 500 years of history in Florida

ByPaul Johnson January 20, 2013

Today, a countless number of different cultures thrive together in Florida – a lot has changed since Juan Ponce…

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5 great ideas for your Burns Night celebrations

ByJon Stainer January 20, 2013January 21, 2013

Whether you know every word to famous poet Robert Burns’ “Auld Lang Syne” or you’re yet to try the…

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Life is about the journey…

ByPaul Johnson January 20, 2013January 20, 2013

This video from Trans Maldivian Airways shows the true beauty of the Maldives. The company pioneered the use of aircraft to…

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