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Is it Worth Visiting Blenheim Palace?
Blenheim Palace near Oxford is much touted as a 'stunning place to visit' and a 'must see location' for all tourists to the area, with...
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CARL HONORÉ AND SLOW TRAVEL: IT'S THE JOURNEY NOT THE DESTINATION
Carl Honoré, widely referred to as the Godfather of Slow thanks to his seminal book, In Praise of Slow, has recently published a book for...
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THE RISE, FALL AND RISE OF THE SLOW MOVEMENT
For a time back in the early 2000s, it looked like Slow Living was about to take off as a major lifestyle change, with the Slow Food...
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LOVELOCKS, COINS AND CLOUTIES: TOURISTS AND THEIR TRAIL OF DESTRUCTION
To many tourists, leaving behind coins in a fountain, lovelocks on a bridge or clouties (offerings) at sacred sites is a symbol of luck,...
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ALTERNATIVES TO SERVICE STATIONS IN THE UK
Fed up with expensive, soulless, unhealthy and ugly service stations? Our guide shows you how to find alternatives just off the main roads.
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THE RIGHT TO ROAM
England is a beautiful country, yet its inhabitants are not allowed to visit 92% of it. Find out how to take on the wealthy landowners.
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CHRISTMAS LIGHTS FOR FREE
If you don't want to pay for the big Christmas light displays, there is a free option if you know where to look.
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LOOKING FOR ALTERNATIVES TO THE NATIONAL TRUST? TRY HISTORIC HOUSES
Fed up with the National Trust? There are other options on offer where you can still explore stately homes, the Slow Travel way.
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NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERSHIP - IS IT WORTH IT?
Many people consider whether it is worth it to take out membership - here we look at the pros, cons and costs involved.
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