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From our favourite locations to watch the northern lights to top travel trends, the best places to watch whales in Canada to a guide how to sleep on ice at Sweden’s Icehotel, read our blog for all your holiday inspiration.

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24 or 48 Hours in Copenhagen

Read our guide to how to get the most out of a day or two in the Danish capital.

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8 Highlights of New Brunswick

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8 Highlights of Iceland’s Lake Myvatn

What are the must-see sites of Lake Myvatn – a huge spring-fed freshwater lake on the Diamond Circle of North Iceland? Read our guide to find out…

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A Guide to the Best Road Trips

Imagine exploring a country at your own pace, driving through spectacular landscapes with your favourite songs playing in the background. From one-day classic drives to multi-day touring routes, read on for our pick of the world's great road trips.

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A Guide to What to Eat in Europe: 6 Cities for Food Lovers

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Why Iceland is a blast for budding geographers

A family holiday in the Land of Fire & Ice not only opens your children’s eyes to the raw power of nature, it’s also the perfect opportunity to nurture a passion for geography.

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8 penguin species you need to know before travelling to Antarctica

Penguins provide a huge draw for those visiting Antarctica and their status as consummate charmers is richly deserved.

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Europe’s best autumn rail journeys

Every season has its advantages for a rail holiday and autumn is no exception. Read our guide of the best rail journeys for this season.

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Your Complete Guide to Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail

Plan the perfect road trip on Nova Scotia’s Cabot Trail, including the best hikes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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12 Reasons to Visit New Zealand

Travel writer William Gray explains why we should pack our bags and head for NZ in a dozen reasons... just for starters.

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9 of the Best Nova Scotia Experiences

One of Eastern Canada’s Maritime Provinces, Nova Scotia is almost completely surrounded by sea. With over 13,000km of coastline, it has more than its share of beautiful beaches and candy-striped lighthouses.

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Our Iceland Accommodation Guide – The Best Hotels To Stay In

Whether you plan to stay within easy reach of Reykjavik or want to escape to the far north, Iceland has plenty of amazing accommodation options on offer.

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5 Amazing Family Adventures in Iceland

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A guide to the most unexpectedly romantic places in the world

Alluring though the typical romantic destinations of Paris and New York are, there is a lot to be said for venturing beyond the ordinary and finding romance in unfamiliar places. Here's our pick of the most unexpectedly romantic places in the world, from Alaska to New Zealand.

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Wonderfully White Wildlife

From polar bears to Arctic hares, we’ve shone a spotlight on our favourite white wildlife, where you can find them and when.

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Amazing Wildlife Encounters in Canada

Canada is home to abundant wildlife from musk ox roaming the Arctic tundra to bald eagles circling above the Pacific coast. But the biggest draws are undoubtedly bears and whales. Read our guide to the country's diverse wildlife experiences.

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An Expert Guide to Iceland’s Natural Wonders in Winter

Iceland – the Land of Fire & Ice – is well-known for its natural wonders, but winter brings its own special range of amazing spectacles, from the northern lights and ephemeral ice caves to frozen waterfalls and an annual gathering of orcas.

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The 8 Seasons of the Sami

Imagine a year with eight, not four, seasons. Such is the ever-changing light and patterns of nature in Lapland that the indigenous Sami people originally adopted a far more complex calendar than the one we’re used to.

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Why Go on a Rail Holiday?

From soaking up amazing views to enjoying more time to relax, read on for six reasons why you should seriously consider catching the train for your next holiday...

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Explore Your Senses in Canada