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Skopje Fortress: our guide to visiting the city’s best viewpoint

Skopje Fortress – also known as Skopje Kale, after the Turkish word for fortress or castle – is one of ...
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Our guide to the best sunrise spot in Ohrid, North Macedonia

When it comes to sunrise in Ohrid, there is only one place to head – the Church of Saint John ...
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A hike up Arnison Crag and Birks for the best views of Ullswater

Sweat dripped down my brow as I stole a glance at the view. The ground was parched – dried mud ...
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20 brilliant things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia’s quirky capital

Skopje, the eclectic capital city of North Macedonia, is enjoying a growing reputation as a budget-friendly European city packed with ...
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Širok Sokak: A guide to exploring Bitola’s coolest street

Packed to the rafters with bars, cafes and restaurants, no trip to Bitola is complete without a walk down Širok ...
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Two Tickets To Skopje: a long-awaited return to the capital of North Macedonia

Eight years have passed since our last visit to Skopje in 2015. Back then, we had just finished our final ...
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Loughrigg Fell in winter: A low season adventure in the Lake District

“Everyone likes Loughrigg.” So said Alfred Wainwright when writing of Loughrigg Fell, one of the most accessible of the 214 ...
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How to visit Kinderdijk from Rotterdam by public transport

The world-famous Kinderdijk site is a must-see for anyone visiting Rotterdam. Home to two canals and 19 windmills, this remarkable ...
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Kosovo by public transport: a short guide to Prizren, Peja and Gjakova bus stations

With their picturesque settings and rich cultural heritage, the cities of Prizren, Peja and Gjakova are some of the most ...
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2 days in Peja: 10 fantastic things to do in Kosovo’s gateway to the mountains

The small city of Peja is one of the heavyweights of Kosovo’s burgeoning tourism scene. Home to everything from UNESCO ...
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9 of the best things to do in North Norfolk when it rains

With unspoiled beaches, vast salt marshes and charming countryside footpaths, North Norfolk makes a perfect outdoorsy break on England’s east ...
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Four beautiful towns on Voorne-Putten you should visit whilst in South Holland

Just south of the vast expanse of rivers and waterways that flow through the city of Rotterdam, the island of ...
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