There’s so much to explore in London itself that you could easily fill a lifetime uncovering all the city’s secrets – but there’s no denying that it also makes a great base to explore, with a whole string of fantastic…
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One of my favourite views of London is from the river – the Thames is at the heart of the city, and with so many choices of different boat trips in London with kids, it’s easy to fit at least…
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Standing in the shadow of Traitors’ Gate, it is silent within the Tower of London’s walls – until out of the shadows, there’s a metallic jangle of keys, the sharp rap of footsteps on stone, a crisp order barked to…
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I love to approach the summer by dreaming of all the new travel I might plan – but when my bank account isn’t as healthy as I’d like, those plans need a helping hand, so I’ve been thinking of the…
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Think of a Mediterranean destination with some of Europe’s best diving, a fascinating history that can be traced back to before the pyramids, picturesque cities, plus sunshine, beaches, gorgeous fishing villages and a mini film industry. It’s somewhere I’ve travelled…
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I’m Cathy, an award-winning travel-obsessed writer who’s never knowingly underpacked.
I’m also mum to the mini traveller – aka eight-year-old Minnie* – and trying to work out how to cling on to normal life by my fingernails. Don't tell me it's not possible...
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