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Badia village with Fanes behind. Photograph by Graham Soult

Blog / Europe / Overseas / Places We Like

September 4, 2015

Alta Badia – South Tyrol’s magical valley

Head to Alta Badia in the winter, and you’ll find a snow-covered Dolomites landscape, where a myriad of chairlifts ferry skiers to the start of...

The Standard Festival Pack from Outdoor Camping Direct

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September 2, 2015

We check out Outdoor Camping Direct’s online store – and review one of their handy Festival Packs

It’s no secret that we love our outdoor time, and find it hard to resist any shop packed with rucksacks and rainwear. So, we were...

Loch Ness north shore. Photo credit: Jeff Osborn

Blog / Places We Like / UK

August 19, 2015

Three things you MUST experience at Loch Ness

The Loch Ness area is simply overflowing with adventure for those prepared to explore. From ancient castles and mythical monsters to breathtaking scenery and warm...

Petrovac sunset. Photograph by Graham Soult

Blog / Europe / Overseas / Places We Like

August 18, 2015

From white beaches to precipitous train rides – our highlights of magical Montenegro

Both exotic and mysterious, the name Montenegro – meaning ‘black mountain’ – sounds like something from an Enid Blyton adventure novel, conjuring up images of...

Explore Edinburgh by tram - or hop on one to the airport! Photograph by Graham Soult

Blog / Hints & Tips / Places We Like / UK

July 9, 2015

An Edinburgh summer: survive the ‘unique’ Scottish weather

Edinburgh has never been famed for its simmering summers. Even during the hottest time of the year, you’re more likely to witness a flood on...

Blog / Hints & Tips

July 3, 2015

Phew, it’s scorchio! Our top five places to keep cool in the UK this summer

It’s hot. It’s sweaty. It’s only the start of July. If, like us, you’re sweltering in the heat and wondering how you’re going to get...

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June 30, 2015

The first Lonely Planet guide we ever bought – and how you can save 30% on all (current) titles this July

We suspect that anyone who’s ever owned a Lonely Planet guide can remember the first one they bought – ours was Mark Honan’s first (1994) edition of...