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How to Support the Paralympic Games
“Even if we do find a complete theory of everything, it is just a set of rules and equations. What is it that breathes fire into the equations and makes a universe for them to describe?” – Stephen Hawking, at the opening ceremony for the London Olympic Games We’re pretty exhausted from the
Read moreShopping in Turkey: Let’s Barter!
Visiting a Turkish market should be on everyone’s bucket list. They’re a festival of colours and smells, selling anything from ladies’ accessories to textiles and mezzes, and whether you’re just window shopping or looking for a one-of-a-kind kilim (rug), it’s bound to be an unforgettable
Read moreRecipes from Turkey: Stuffed Mussels
Cheap and filling street food, made fresh in front of your eyes and eaten on the go, can be some of the best food you eat while on holiday. For those enjoying all-inclusive holidays, it may be the best opportunity to sample local delights. In Turkey, delicious street food is plentiful and your
Read moreTurkish Delight: What to Eat in Turkey
Picture it: you’re sitting on a balcony in the warm morning sun, a light sea breeze ruffling through your hair as the sound of seagulls and lapping waves drifts up from the harbour below. On the table: rich aromatic coffee, fragrant apricots with thick yogurt, warm fresh bread, a pot of local
Read moreWhat Did You Like Best About the Olympics?
It’s probably safe to say that the Olympics have enthralled our whole country, and brought together nations from all over the world. Even though they cost an absurd amount of money, in a city that’s known for its grumpy attitude and high-pressure lifestyle, the Olympics spread a benevolence
Read moreGreat Authors of Alicante
The beaches of Spain’s Costa Blanca are more than mere pretty spots for sun tanning; over the years they’ve served as inspiration for writers who were born there. Seaside towns nestled between the mountains and the ocean have a special kind of enrapturing beauty, and every pavement
Read moreLa Tienda: Celebrate the Flavours of Spain
You don’t need to go to Valenica to experience the flavours of olive oil, jamón and paella cooked in traditional, carbon steel paelleras. Spain’s history and cultural influence around the world means its dishes have been influenced by all kinds of countries and diets, and it’s also renowned
Read moreErrant in Iberia: Spain in Audio!
It’s not the manliest pastime, but when I’m at the gym or cleaning my house I like to catch up on an audiobook or two (don’t judge me!). There are some great free travel audiobooks available for download to your Kindle or MP3 player. If you’re going on holiday, you can even get self-guided
Read moreDiving the Wreck of the Zenobia in Cyprus
All of the beauty that Cyprus has on dry land is matched under its cerulean waters: the island is home to one of the world’s best diving sites, located about 10 minutes from Larnaca. The wreck of the Zenobia, a 10,000 ton (Ro-Ro) ferry that sank off the shores of Cyprus in 1980, is one
Read moreThe Philosophy of Travel
“Not all those who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien Why do people go on holiday? Have you ever really thought about it? There are honeymoons or energising holidays after a really stressful time at work. For some people, travelling is about discovering new things, and it begins from the
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