Exploring Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
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Exploring Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way
July 16th, 2018 •insert_drive_file Article • 7 min readThe Wild Atlantic Way does what it says on the tin. Think dramatic sea cliffs, crashing waves and windswept beaches, all joined up by road over a whopping 2500km. The route runs from Donegal in the north of Ireland all the way down the island’s west coast, finishing in Kinsale in County Cork. This long…
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7 reasons to visit Dundee & Angus
March 14th, 2018 •insert_drive_file Article • 6 min readYou might have heard that a certain big-name design museum is coming to Dundee later this year. The architecturally stunning V&A will indeed open its doors on Dundee’s waterfront in September, offering an exciting programme of exhibitions and events – but there’s so much more to the Dundee & Angus region than one long-awaited museum. Here are seven more reasons…
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Undiscovered Australia: 7 places to get off the tourist trail
August 7th, 2017 •insert_drive_file Article • 5 min readAustralia is a vast country, though most visitors stay on the same tried and tested track, ticking off well-touristed pitstops along the way. But, of course, there’s plenty more to see beyond the usual Sydney, rock and reef holiday triangle. Here’s our pick of the best places to escape the crowds Down Under. 1. For wildlife: Mackay,…
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The 10 most epic adventure destinations
April 3rd, 2017 •insert_drive_file Article • 9 min readThis feature has been made possible by On The Go Tours, a specialist tour operator offering group tours, adventure holidays and tailor-made travel in over 60 countries. Ready for an adrenaline rush? Travel is more memorable when it comes with a side of excitement. Prepare to make some epic memories with a trip to one of…
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The 7 best backpacks for travellers
March 3rd, 2017 •insert_drive_file Article • 4 min readLuggage is vocverything. The difference between crumpled, messy or even broken stuff and organised efficiency, between stooping with backache and bouncing up that next hill, between feeling weighed down and feeling like you could jump on (or off) a bus at a moment’s notice. Buying the wrong bag is one of the easiest travel mistakes…
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Why you should visit Palma in 2017
February 28th, 2017 •insert_drive_file Article • 5 min readForget package holidays: Palma is far more than just the gateway to Mallorca’s beach resorts. The Balearic capital is a dynamic city of stylish restaurants, chic bars and a unique architecture that mixes the Gothic with the Moorish. Don’t just fly in and head out, stay awhile in this lively Spanish city and you’ll soon…
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7 of the most remote places in Southeast Asia
February 22nd, 2017 •insert_drive_file Article • 5 min readSoutheast Asia: steamy rainforests, sleepy rice paddies, endless beaches – and crowds of backpackers, hawkers and tourists? Southeast Asia may have some of the most blissful destinations in the world but it also has some of the planet’s most frenetic cities, its most popular backpacker haunts and some seriously crowded sands. We’ve been far off the…
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Sydney or Melbourne: the great Aussie debate
October 3rd, 2016 •insert_drive_file Article • 7 min readSydney and Melbourne have been battling it out for supremacy as long as Europeans have been setting sail for Australia. Both are capitals of their respective states – New South Wales and Victoria – and both think they should be the capital of Australia. So fierce is their rivalry that nobody could choose between them,…
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The rebirth of Perth: how the city got cool
September 1st, 2016 •insert_drive_file Article • 8 min readSun-soaked and healthy? Perhaps. A decent gateway to Western Australia? Definitely. But a cool place to spend a few days? Until recently Perth just couldn’t muster enough hipster hangouts to keep visitors interested, and even the locals would leave the city centre come nightfall. The city earned the moniker “Dullsville”. But Perth has reinvented itself. It…
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6 amazing journeys in Southeast Asia
July 4th, 2016 •insert_drive_file Article • 6 min readTravelling in Southeast Asia isn’t just about getting from A to B, on almost every trip the journey is part of the experience. Here’s our pick of the best journeys across Southeast Asia. Check out The Rough Guide to Southeast Asia on a Budget for everything else you’ll need to plan your trip. 1. Thailand–Burma Death Railway, Thailand…
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Croatia’s top foodie experiences
June 15th, 2016 •insert_drive_file Article • 6 min readWhy go to Croatia? The unspoiled coastline, with its hundreds of islands and crystal clear waters. The gorgeous ancient walled cities, their beauty so unreal they find themselves starring in the Game of Thrones series and Star Wars movies. The food… wait, the food? Perhaps that last reason is an afterthought, or maybe you’re concerned that…
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A coastal trail with a difference: sea kayaking in Northern Ireland
May 19th, 2016 •insert_drive_file Article • 3 min readThe Northern Irish coast is justifiably famous for its beauty, all craggy inlets and brooding cliffs topped by crumbling castles. Most people explore this coastline from the land, walking along the clifftops and driving the winding road that snakes along from the Scotland-facing east coast to the large inlet of Derry in the west. But…
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