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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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Mike Gerrard on Herradura Express

The Herradura Express. Direct to Mexico’s oldest tequila distillery

Every Saturday morning at 11am a train leaves Mexico’s second city, Guadalajara, heading for a small town of about 14,000 people in the Jalisco highlands: Amatitan. Mike Gerrard takes the express train to Herradura, Mexico’s oldest tequila distillery. 

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Mississippi to The MAX. Mike Gerrard reports back on the new MAX Museum in Meridian. MAX Museum Meridian Mississippi 1 atrium

Mississippi to The MAX. Explore the new museum celebrating Mississippi culture.

Every year for the past few years a major museum has opened in Mississippi, and 2018 is no exception. Mike Gerrard reports back on the new MAX in Meridian.

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Michael Edwards visits the Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary. 23795296 10208183983796062 3080856675241130097 n

Kalahari Trails Meerkat Sanctuary

Few people would consider retiring to the remote inferno of the Kalahari, most prefer a cosy McCarthy and Stone apartment within walking distance of Waitrose. But 78-year-old Professor Anne Rasa is redefining the Real Marigold Hotel concept.

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Sidi Bou Said

Tunis for the Weekend. A wonderful weekend destination

Now that FCO travel restrictions have been lifted, Tunis, with a flying time of under three hours, makes for a good long weekend break. Rupert Parker explores this historic city.

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Stuart Forster offers his insider guide to Riga, Latvia's historic capital.

Insider Guide to Riga. Discover Latvia’s dazzling capital.

During 2018 commemorations will be held in Latvia to mark a century since the country gained independence. Riga, the nation’s capital, straddles the River Dauguva and has much to offer travellers who enjoy good food, architecture and history.

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Guide to Cape Town

Insider Guide to Cape Town. Bold, beautiful and thriving.

Andy Mossack explores South Africa’s Mother City in his guide to Cape Town

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