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6 of the best fireworks displays from around the world
Thanks to a foiled conspiracy, we have a tradition of celebrating with dazzling fireworks every year. But where can you see a stunning fireworks display without waiting for Bonfire Night?
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Five spooktacular destinations to visit on Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring some of the spookiest and most haunted destinations worldwide? Whether you’re looking for a thrill, a cultural experience, or a family-friendly adventure, there’s somewhere for you to enjoy this Halloween or next. Here are some of the places you can…
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10 ways reduce the weight of your luggage
Our latest research has revealed that people will go to all sorts of lengths to reduce the weight of their luggage and do their bit for sustainability. The results showed that a whopping 40% of men would be happy to wear the same pair of pants for at least three days, while 20% of women…
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Stunning views from around the UK
You don’t have to go far to find stunning views for your holiday photos. The UK has some truly breathtaking vistas to enjoy. From Lands End to John o’ Groats there’s a lot to enjoy in this beautiful country of ours. We’ve collected some of our favourites below. England Durdle Door, Dorset. This beautiful limestone…
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Adversity at Altitude
Tselane is an emergency nurse and mountaineer. She is a ski instructor and school nurse in the Swiss alps during the winter. She works with hiking, mountaineering and ski clubs to help empower women from diverse backgrounds to reach their potential in mountain spaces.
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Golden Hours
Nils Amelinckx is a Belgian-bred Lake District resident with a passion for mountain biking, snowboarding and photography. In 2017, he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and ever since he tries to use his story and imagery to inspire others to live their lives to the fullest, even through times of hardship.
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6 more bridges that connect two countries together
Last week, I wrote about the Øresund Bridge which connects Denmark and Sweden. We featured that post in our monthly email to our customers and we were overwhelmed with replies telling us about other, similar bridges! It turns out a bridge connecting two countries isn’t such a novelty after all. So here are some of…
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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about pineapples
Not only are pineapples delicious and absolutely suitable as a pizza topping, they’re also a rather fascinating little spiky fruit.
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Birthday traditions from around the world
Everyone has their own special birthday traditions. Some of us always have the same cake, while others might have a favourite restaurant they visit each year. But how do people around the world celebrate their birthdays? Vietnam In Vietnam, all birthdays are celebrated on Tết, which is their New Year’s Day. On the day, parents,…
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British words that originated elsewhere
The history of the English language is understandably a tad murky. With waves of immigration dating back to prehistory, it’s not surprising our wonderful language has taken a lot of influence from around the world. Here are some words that you probably use every day, without even thinking about how far they’ve travelled.