A Day Trip to Holy Island of Lindisfarne (Even Without a Car!)

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Do you want to take a day trip to Holy Island, Lindesfarne but don’t have a car? No problem! Here’s how to do it and what to expect. The Holy Island of Lindisfarne is a very special place. Surrounded by wild coastal beauty, unchanged from the time when Vikings raided its shores, and accessed by a dramatic […]

Riding the Sensational Settle Carlisle Railway

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Ask most people for their pick of the most scenic rail journeys in the UK and chances are that the Settle – Carlisle Railway will feature high on this list. This 72-mile line running through the Yorkshire Dales and North Pennines is a story of survival against the odds. The Beeching Report, with its recommendation to axe […]

Top 10 Kent Seaside Towns to Visit from London by Train

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Discover the best Kent seaside towns that are easy to visit as a day trip by train from London. Kent’s coastal towns have been beloved of Londoners escaping the Big Smoke for at least 250 years, drawn to their clean air and sandy beaches. This cliff-lined coastline in southeast England, stretching from the Isle of […]

40 Best Places to Travel Alone in Europe: Solo Travel Guide

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Be inspired to plan your next solo trip with this list of the best places to visit in Europe as a solo traveller. Are you itching to take your first solo travel vacation but are unsure where to go? Given that there are so many options and considerations, choosing your ideal solo travel destination can be a […]