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A KLM Premium Economy seat, from the perspective of the person sitting in the seat

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KLM Premium Comfort class review: is it worth it for a long flight?

I tried KLM Premium Comfort on two 13 hour flights. Here’s my full review of KLM’s premium economy, covering the seat, service, food and more.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 12th December 2024

Europe, Travel advice

Eight under-the-radar European city breaks for 2025

Once you’ve visited the big Europe city break destinations – the likes of Rome, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin and Prague – where do you go next? Here’s 8 ideas for unusual European city breaks to take in 2020.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 11th December 2024

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30 of the best places to go stargazing around the world

Across the globe, there are amazing places to gaze up at the stars. From deserts to mountain peaks, don’t miss this list of the best places to go stargazing.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 24th February 2024

The best light festivals around the world

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12 dazzling light festivals around the world

Each year light festivals transform cities across the world into epic outdoor art galleries. Read about the best light festivals to visit, with tips for your trip.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 18th December 2023

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Birthday trip ideas: 53 inspiring places to celebrate your birthday

Birthday trips are a wonderful way to celebrate a milestone birthday. Read on for 53 fun, inspirational and adventurous birthday trip ideas that’ll make travelling on your special day the perfect celebration.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 27th December 2022

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Best hot springs: 45 of the world’s best thermal baths and natural spas

In the mood for a little relaxation? Why not plan a visit to one of the world’s best hot springs and natural thermal baths.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 19th November 2022

Authors' houses

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Authors’ houses: 29 writers’ houses to visit around the world

If you love books, you’ll love these authors houses to visit. From Austen to Shakespeare and the Brontës, visiting these writers’ houses is sure to inspire.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 27th June 2022

Heritage Railways to visit

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Heritage railways: five of my favourite preserved railway lines

Preserved railways make a great day trip for the whole family. These are my favourite heritage railways to visit.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 29th May 2020

Europe, Travel advice

EU Tour: Visiting all the European Union capitals

The story of how two EU-loving Brits visited all 28 European Union capitals, before Brexit. From Amsterdam to Zagreb, via Bucharest, Helsinki, Lisbon and 23 more – plus which one was my favourite.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 26th January 2020

Best travel podcasts

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Best travel podcasts 2020 according to travel bloggers

Love listening to podcasts about travel, destinations and travel tips? Read on for a list of the best travel podcasts, as recommended by travel bloggers.

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Written by: Helen

Published on: 11th April 2019

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