Where to explore royal history in London

After 70 years of service, Queen Elizabeth II was laid to rest in 2022. Britain’s longest-ever serving monarch has been succeeded by King Charles III and as with all of the sovereigns that preceded them, the current Royal Family has left its own indelible imprint on London. For centuries, British aristocracy has built palaces, landscaped…

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20 unmissable things to do in Spain: experience the best of this captivating country

From the snow-dusted, ski-worthy Pyrenees to the glinting golden beaches of the south, Spain unfolds in a series of ever-changing landscapes, traditions, attractions, cuisines and even languages. Its vast natural spaces are a dream for outdoors lovers, while the cities, towns and villages fizz with energy, cultural jewels and unstoppable gastronomy. But where to start?…

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20 best free things to do in London

What can you do in London with no money? Surprisingly, quite a lot. In addition to world-class museums – almost all of which have free admission – the city is home to beautiful parks, buzzing markets, stunning churches and phenomenal viewpoints. In fact, there are so many top attractions you should never get bored. Here are just 20 of…

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8 of the best places to visit in Spain: culture, food and beaches

With its sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches, World Heritage cities, incredible cuisine, and multi-faceted culture, few countries in the world can tick all the traveler boxes with such a diverse range of attractions as Spain. It is truly unique.  Given Spain’s long and storied past of Catholic monarchies, Muslim caliphates and New World conquistadores one region can…

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Marseille’s top 10 rooftop bars

Savoring an aperitif at sundown as the fiery sun sinks into the big blue has been a sacrosanct ritual in seafaring Marseille since time immemorial. But the bar scene has evolved far beyond sailors chugging back bottles of cheap wine portside or Marcel Pagnol film characters chinking Pastis glasses in the 1930s at the Vieux…

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5 of the best hiking routes in Spain: find magic on the trail

Spain is sculpted by extensive mountain ranges surrounding a high inland plateau and has nearly 6000km (3728 miles) of coastline. This extraordinary geographic interplay means that hikers can enjoy staggering natural tableaus along their routes, featuring rugged cliff edges, granite rock formations, snowcapped mountains, rushing rivers, glacial lakes, deep canyons and turquoise-colored waters fringed by…

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