6 d. ago This boho Cairo neighbourhood is the perfect escape from the hustle of Egypt’s busiest city

Having lived in Egypt for several years, Tamara Davison knows the capital can feel rushed and chaotic – but in Maadi she finds a peaceful oasis with charming cafes, boutique supermarkets and sleepy residential streets surrounded by greenery

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9 d. ago Remote Scottish seaside location where cars and even bikes are banned

A small quaint seaside village may be the perfect place for those looking to escape the bustling city life - and the charm comes from the narrow paths where cars and bikes aren't even allowed

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1 week ago The hidden gem garden on the outskirts of Glasgow that is 'peaceful urban oasis'

It is home to more than 3,600 species of plants.

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1 week ago Pretty European island will be the perfect warm autumn escape

You will be able to enjoy sunny weather by heading to one pretty European island in the autumn.

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2 w. ago Couple left with 'bruised jaw and bloodied nose' after 'feral youths attack'

A couple’s night out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe ended in chaos after they were allegedly attacked by a “feral” girl gang at a busy city centre bus stop.

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2 w. ago Remote retreats – discover idyllic British breaks for the perfect escape

Go off grid and get into nature with these secluded stays

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3 w. ago The hidden gem Scottish Borders town near alpaca farm perfect for Edinburgh Fringe escape

It is located around just an hour out of Edinburgh.

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3 w. ago Liam Gallagher calls Edinburgh Fringe a festival of 'thick s***' as reunion causes chaos

In a vicious stage rant, Liam Gallagher has made clear he isn’t a fan of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – branding it an oddball celebration of “thick s**t”.

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3 w. ago Way Out West review: this music festival is bursting with Scandi cool

With a blockbuster line-up and buzzing city waiting to be explored, Gothenburg is the perfect place to escape the UK’s festival crowds

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3 w. ago Sardinia holiday review: I stayed at the luxurious Conrad Chia Laguna hotel

Staying at the luxurious Conrad Chia Laguna hotel in Sardinia was a dream - it was the perfect escape from the UK.

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3 w. ago The Edinburgh hidden gem garden perfect to escape the chaos of the Fringe Festival

It is just a short walk from Scotland's oldest pub.

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4 w. ago ‘Flyovers can be incredibly beautiful!’ Long Blondes singer Kate Jackson’s new career as a motorway artist

In her neck scarf and beret, she sang songs that defined the 2000s. Now the frontwoman has a second life – turning unloved roads, bridges and service stations into dazzling ‘pop art’ scenes full of romance and possibilityAs the singer in cult indie band the Long Blondes, Kate Jackson experienced all the thrills of the mid-00s music scene: chaotic gigs, hedonistic parties, an abundance of winklepickers and angular fringes. But years later, when she went back over all the photographs she’d taken during that period, things looked rather different. “I’ve got tons of photos of airport lounges and long stretches of road in Europe,” she says with a shake of the head. “Lots of German service stations. Nothing of the band! No backstage fun, no frolics!”Jackson may regret not capturing more of the band’s short but spectacular heyday, but the road has always been important to her. As a Pulp-obsessed teenager in Bury St Edmunds, she would gaze out of the kitchen window and dream of escaping sma...

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4 w. ago This hidden corner of Edinburgh has pretty bakeries, independent book stores and some of the hottest restaurants in the city

Just a mile downhill along the cobbled roads from the city's main attractions is Stockbridge, which has quietly been having a glow up. Emma Henderson visits the bars, pubs, independent shops, green spaces and some of the newest culinary offerings to discover why it’s worth wandering over

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