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Newcastle’s coolest coffee bars, tea rooms

Newcastle is well known for its beer. Less famous is its coffee and tea culture. Not only does the city have a long-established tea blender, Ringtons, but it also features a growing number of artisanal coffee roasters. Tea rooms and cafés are the new cool…
Kyle Coleman
December 7, 2015

A day out in Nottingham for families

Thanks to its location in the East Midlands, Nottingham provides families with a great base for exploring central England. You’ll find a handful of family friendly outdoor areas, theme parks and farms in the surrounding countryside. Here’s a look at our favourites. Sherwood Forest The…
Kyle Coleman
December 2, 2015

Traditional stores and bars: The secret heart of Barcelona

Some of the gastronomic landmarks of the city – places where the locals have been shopping, eating and drinking for generations – are still going strong. Say farewell to the big chains and embrace the soul of Barcelona. Vermut-fuelled discussions Since the 19th century, locals…
Kyle Coleman
November 23, 2015

What to wear when visiting Istanbul mosques

Istanbul’s Ottoman-era mosques draw millions of visitors every year. From Süleymaniye Mosque’s grandeur to Rüstem Pasha Mosque’s colourful tiles, the mosques are a splendid part of the city and everyone – Muslim or not – is permitted to enter. It’s understandable to feel anxiety about…
Kyle Coleman
November 2, 2015

Paris beyond the Louvre: Small museums you can’t miss

Paris established itself long ago as one of the world’s premier destinations for fine art. But there’s more to the city’s dynamic art scene than the Louvre and da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”. Why not skip the queues and experience the French’s capital’s many smaller museums, which…
Kyle Coleman
October 28, 2015

Rome’s 5 hottest neighbourhoods for an Aperitif

Romans use the after‐work, before‐dinner drink as the perfect transition to the second – more lively – half of the day. The city encourages this habit with a constantly expanding range of options. Here are our top five: Freni e Frizioni – Trastevere You’ll know Freni…
Kyle Coleman
October 16, 2015

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