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Discover the Pas de Calais. A Fabulous French Department far less travelled than it deserves.

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Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

Andy Mossack goes to discover the Pas de Calais and finds much more to see than just the ferry port in your rearview mirror.

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Madesimo ski resort. Italy’s best kept alpine secret

The Madesimo ski resort is just 30 minutes drive away from Lake Como, the playground of those rich Milanese.

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The Venice Carnival: Ten Experiences Not to Be Missed

Hannah Fielding is the author of The Echoes of Love, a romantic novel set in Venice. Hannah knows Venice like the back of her hand and here she gives TripReporter her own recommendations on enjoying the Venice Carnival.

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The fair city of Dublin. Never more than twenty paces from a great pint and history

Andy Mossack visits Dublin and finds a city laden with history and of course a pint of the black stuff.

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Best Italian Carnivals

It is Carnival season around the world. A time for fun and festivity from morning to night. There are many to choose from but why not try Italy. Italian carnivals are famous for masks and of course food. So here are our pick of the the best Italian carnivals.

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Amazing Ring of Kerry Review

I’m sitting in The Red Lobster, a comfy little pub in the charming seaside village of Waterville about halfway around the Ring of Kerry, and Pat’s pitching me her fish chowder. ‘You won’t find a better one anywhere’ she modestly announces.

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The Northern Lights in Lapland. Discover a magical world in the high north.

Colin Hockley Goes on a magical journey to see the Northern Lights in Lapland.

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