34 h. ago 'I visited popular EU city and noticed obvious thing you'd never see in UK'

My second trip to the capital of France made me realise this one hilarious thing that could never be seen in London - and it's the art of minding in other people's business

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47 h. ago American stunned by 'unique' British city and says people are 'a different breed'

A US tourist who visited the UK has shared his thoughts on a popular city in the north and was left shocked by the whole experience, including how 'chilled' it was

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3 d. ago Council defends controversial Cosmeston Lake water park ahead of opening

The decision was made to bring visitors to the popular country park this summer but some have branded the plans a 'disgrace'

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7 d. ago Seaside village that's often overlooked for its more popular neighbour

Mersea Island, located in Essex, is a popular destination for holidays and family days out - but many visitors may miss out on the 'hidden gems' of the East side

Culture

8 d. ago Tourists fume as they're charged 'rip off' price to walk along pier at iconic seaside town

Visitors have been left raging over a £2 charge to visit a popular pier in a busy British seaside resort.

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9 d. ago More cases of parasite outbreak confirmed after visits to popular Welsh petting farm

Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness, often associated with contact with animals, especially young farm animals such as calves and lambs

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9 d. ago Tourists flock to Welsh town that has 'bookshops at every corner' and one in castle

The town is a popular spot for people to visit and book lovers have been raving about it, saying that it's "the best" place to go for a day out to explore somewhere new

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1 week ago 'Stunning' UK beach with shipwreck where dinosaurs once roamed

This little-known beauty spot with its 'emerald sea' is well worth a visit - and it's right on the doorstep of a popular seaside town

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1 week ago The ‘dangerous’ Australian women whose art was dismissed, forgotten – and even set on fire

A new exhibition celebrates 50 globetrotting women who traded parochial Australia for European modernity to create ‘subtly subversive’ artGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen Justine Kong Sing stepped off a steamship into Edwardian London, the Nundle-born daughter of a Chinese merchant could tell straight away she was a long way from Australia: amid the “roar and rush” of the city, no one seemed to notice her.“In the colonies, where foreigners are treated differently, an Oriental suffers keenly the mortification of being stared at, and often assaulted, because of his color!” she wrote in a widely published account. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Man faced with 'appalling scenes' after visit to popular beach

Tim Healey, 64, has said he visits Red Rocks Nature Reserve in Liverpool most days - but when he arrived at the popular seaside spot he was greeted with shocking scenes

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2 w. ago FCDO warns Brits over travelling to popular destination with 19 million visitors last year

Brits have been warned amid rising tensions in India, which drew nearly 19 million tourists last year with its rich culture, cuisine and landmarks.

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2 w. ago I'm Italian and these are the key scams tourists need to avoid in Italy

Italy is one of the globe's most popular tourist destinations and was the fifth most visited country in the world in 2024. But tourists will need to watch out for a few common scams while they're there.

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3 w. ago Brits love beautiful beach with colourful huts that's 'perfect for a day trip'

Located in the Tendring district of Essex, the beach is a popular spot for both locals and visitors alike with its colourful beach huts, fresh water lido and a range of sports activities

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