How to spend a weekend in Neath Port Talbot, South Wales: Discover the best things to see and do in Neath Port Talbot in this two-day Wales itinerary, featuring abbeys, castles, walks and waterfalls.

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18.04.2024

How to get around Symi without a car

A complete guide to visiting the Greek island of Symi without a car. Learn how to get around Symi by public transport using buses and boats to explore its beaches, towns and historic monastery

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31.03.2024

The best things to do in Symi, Greece

Discover the best things to do in Symi, Greece, a charming small island in the Dodecanese just a short ferry ride from Rhodes, with a colourful Neoclassical harbour, hilltop old town and clear waters.

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18.03.2024

Visiting Paris on a budget: 17 ways to save money in Paris

Explore Paris on a budget with this guide to 17 of the best ways to cut your costs in the French capital, from discounted museum entry and free tours to cheap Paris transport and low-cost viewpoints.

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08.03.2024

Visiting the cemeteries of Paris: The ornate cities of the dead

Explore Paris' cities of the dead, four ornate 19th-century Parisian cemeteries which make a peaceful escape from the crowds with their decoratively carved tombs, statues and tree-lined boulevards.

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21.02.2024

Free self-guided Marais walking tour, Paris (with map)

Explore Paris’ medieval heart with this free self-guided Marais walking tour, featuring this picturesque district’s mansion houses, museums and monumental gardens – with map and directions included.

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17.02.2024

The underbelly of Paris: Visiting the Paris sewer museum

Take a trip below the streets of Paris to the Musée des Égouts de Paris (Paris sewer museum), one of the city’s more unusual attractions where you can discover what goes on in the underbelly of Paris.

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30.01.2024

Colourful Kastellorizo: A guide to Greece's remotest island

Discover the remote Greek island of Kastellorizo – this tiny island in the far east of the country is a peaceful pastel-coloured paradise surrounded by turquoise waters that makes the perfect escape.

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16.01.2024

A weekend in Bruges, Belgium: 2-day Bruges itinerary

How to spend a weekend in Bruges: The best things to see, do, eat and drink in the pretty Belgian city of Bruges in a 2-day itinerary featuring its historic buildings, canal boats, beer and chocolate.

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10.01.2024

The best things to do in Ghent at Christmas

Discover the best things to do in Ghent at Christmas with a festive guide to this Belgian city, featuring canal boat trips, Christmas markets, decorated castles, light trails and chocolate tours.

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06.01.2024

On the Luce in 2023

Take a tour of the highlights and lowlights of 2023 On the Luce with the annual travel and blogging review, featuring Greek islands, Mallorca, Belgium, a UK sleeper train and a big guidebook project.

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08.12.2023

Visiting Lindisfarne: Northumberland's Holy Island

Take a trip to Lindisfarne in Northumberland, the peaceful Holy Island connected to the mainland by a tidal causeway, where the islanders live their lives based on the rhythm of the tides.

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22.11.2023

A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon: 2-day Stratford itinerary

How to spend a weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon: Discover the best things to see, do and eat in Stratford in this two-day itinerary for Shakespeare’s hometown, with museums, theatres and boat trips.

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11.11.2023

Visiting Edinburgh on a budget: 18 ways to save money in Edinburgh

Explore Edinburgh on a budget with this guide to 18 of the best ways to cut your costs in the Scottish capital, from discounted attractions and free tours to cheap transport and low-cost entertainment

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16.10.2023

How to spend one day in Petra, Jordan: Itinerary and tips

How to see the best of Petra in one day – a one-day Petra itinerary featuring the highlights of this UNESCO World Heritage archaeological site, with what to see and do if you’re short on time.

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13.10.2023

A self-guided walking tour of Rhodes Old Town, Greece (with map)

Explore the medieval heart of the Greek island of Rhodes with this self-guided walking tour of Rhodes Old Town, featuring palaces, museums, squares and viewpoints – map and directions included.

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24.08.2023

A scenic day trip by train from Palma to Soller, Mallorca – On the Luce travel blog

Travel across Mallorca in vintage style with a journey on the historic Tren de Sóller train from Palma to Sóller, where you can continue by tram to the Port de Sóller for a great day trip from Palma.

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03.08.2023

Palaces and palm trees: The best things to do in Palma, Mallorca – On the Luce travel blog

Discover the best things to do in Palma, capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca, on a sunny city break of historic architecture, spectacular views, seafront walks and fabulous food markets.

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11.07.2023

A weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: 2-day St Ives itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

How to spend a weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: Discover the best things to see, do, eat and drink in St Ives in this two-day itinerary of sandy beaches, art galleries, harbour views and coast walks.

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03.07.2023

A guide to the Night Riviera Sleeper train from London to Cornwall – On the Luce travel blog

A guide to travelling on the Night Riviera Sleeper overnight train journey from London to Cornwall, with everything you need to know, from routes and costs to on-board facilities and accommodation.

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22.06.2023

A weekend in Oxford: 2-day Oxford itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

How to spend a weekend in Oxford: Discover the best things to see, do, eat and drink in Oxford in a two-day itinerary of colleges, churches, museums, pubs and punts in the city of dreaming spires.

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16.06.2023

Where to eat in Skiathos Town: 12 great restaurants in Skiathos Town – On the Luce travel blog

Discover the best restaurants in Skiathos Town with this guide to the top places to eat in the main town on the Greek island of Skiathos, ranging from traditional taverns to fine-dining restaurants.

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06.06.2023

Exploring Skiathos without a car: Skiathos public transport guide – On the Luce travel blog

A complete guide to visiting the Greek island of Skiathos by public transport, with buses, taxis and boats making it easy to explore the beaches, towns and historic sights of Skiathos without a car.

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02.06.2023

The best things to do in Skiathos, Greece – On the Luce travel blog

Discover the best things to do in Skiathos, a gorgeous Greek island in the northwest Aegean Sea, from sandy beaches and hiking trails through pine forests to historic ruins and whitewashed towns

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02.05.2023

Alternative things to do in Edinburgh – On the Luce travel blog

Ten of the best unusual and alternative things to do in Edinburgh, with new ideas to inspire you when you’ve visited Edinburgh Castle, walked the Royal Mile and been whisky tasting.

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09.04.2023

10 of the best day trips from Edinburgh (without a car) – On the Luce travel blog

10 great day trips from Edinburgh without a car – from historic castles and legendary chapels to beaches, lochs and islands full of seabirds – which you can visit by public transport or on a tour

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07.03.2023

A weekend in Edinburgh: 2-day Edinburgh itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

How to spend a weekend in Edinburgh: Discover the best things to see, do, eat and drink in Edinburgh in a two-day itinerary featuring the Scottish capital’s historic sights, museums and scenic views.

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09.02.2023

The Cinque Terre in one day: Cinque Terre day trip itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Get a taste of the beautiful villages of the Cinque Terre – a stretch of scenic coastline in Northern Italy – with this itinerary, which shows you how to plan the perfect Cinque Terre day trip.

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18.01.2023

One-week South of France by train itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Explore the South of France by train in one week on this Provence and Côte d’Azur rail itinerary, visiting historic towns and coastal resorts including Avignon, Arles, Cassis, Antibes, Nice and Monaco

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12.01.2023

Tips for planning a European rail trip on a budget – On the Luce travel blog

Travel across Europe by train without spending too much with our guide to planning a European rail trip on a budget – from route planning to rail passes, scenic trips to money-saving booking tips.

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02.01.2023

On the Luce in 2022 – On the Luce travel blog

A look back at the highlights and lowlights of 2022 On the Luce with the annual travel and blogging review, including Italian islands, Scottish train trips, Malta, the South of France and more.

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22.12.2022

A self-guided Paris film locations walking tour (with map) – On the Luce travel blog

A self-guided Paris film locations walking tour, featuring locations from movies and TV shows from Last Tango in Paris to Before Sunset.

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30.11.2022

The best things to do in Honfleur, France – On the Luce travel blog

The best things to do in Honfleur in France, the picturesque port town on the Normandy coast which was the haunt of Impressionist artists.

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30.11.2022

8 of the best day trips in Malta – On the Luce travel blog

Eight great day trips in Malta, including Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Ħaġar Qim, Gozo and Comino – top Malta day trips by public transport or a tour.

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30.11.2022

The best things to do in Cassis, France – On the Luce travel blog

The best things to do in Cassis in Provence, France, from hiking and boat trips in the Calanques National Park to seafood and local wines.

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30.11.2022

How to plan a day trip from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast – On the Luce travel blog

How to plan a day trip from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast, Italy – a guide to the pros and cons of the different options by land and sea.

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30.11.2022

Visiting the Amalfi Coast, Italy: Everything you need to know – On the Luce travel blog

Everything you need to know before visiting the Amalfi Coast, Italy – including when to go, where to stay, what to do and how to get around.

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30.11.2022

A guide to Scotland's Jacobite steam train: The real Hogwarts Express – On the Luce travel blog

A complete guide to the scenic Jacobite steam train in the Scottish Highlands – the real Hogwarts Express – with everything you need to know.

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30.11.2022

A weekend in Salisbury: 2-day Salisbury itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

How to spend a weekend in Salisbury, Wiltshire: what to see, do, eat and drink in a 2-day itinerary for this historic cathedral city.

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30.11.2022

Capri, Ischia and Procida: 5-day Italian island-hopping itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Explore the beautiful islands of the Bay on Naples in Southern Italy on this five-day island-hopping itinerary to Capri, Ischia and Procida.

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A weekend in Neath Port Talbot, Wales: 2-day itinerary

How to get around Symi without a car

The best things to do in Symi, Greece

Visiting Paris on a budget: 17 ways to save money in Paris

Visiting the cemeteries of Paris: The ornate cities of the dead

Free self-guided Marais walking tour, Paris (with map)

The underbelly of Paris: Visiting the Paris sewer museum

Colourful Kastellorizo: A guide to Greece's remotest island

A weekend in Bruges, Belgium: 2-day Bruges itinerary

The best things to do in Ghent at Christmas

On the Luce in 2023

Visiting Lindisfarne: Northumberland's Holy Island

A weekend in Stratford-upon-Avon: 2-day Stratford itinerary

Visiting Edinburgh on a budget: 18 ways to save money in Edinburgh

How to spend one day in Petra, Jordan: Itinerary and tips

A self-guided walking tour of Rhodes Old Town, Greece (with map)

A scenic day trip by train from Palma to Soller, Mallorca – On the Luce travel blog

Palaces and palm trees: The best things to do in Palma, Mallorca – On the Luce travel blog

A weekend in St Ives, Cornwall: 2-day St Ives itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

A guide to the Night Riviera Sleeper train from London to Cornwall – On the Luce travel blog

A weekend in Oxford: 2-day Oxford itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Where to eat in Skiathos Town: 12 great restaurants in Skiathos Town – On the Luce travel blog

Exploring Skiathos without a car: Skiathos public transport guide – On the Luce travel blog

The best things to do in Skiathos, Greece – On the Luce travel blog

Alternative things to do in Edinburgh – On the Luce travel blog

10 of the best day trips from Edinburgh (without a car) – On the Luce travel blog

A weekend in Edinburgh: 2-day Edinburgh itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

The Cinque Terre in one day: Cinque Terre day trip itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

One-week South of France by train itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Tips for planning a European rail trip on a budget – On the Luce travel blog

On the Luce in 2022 – On the Luce travel blog

A self-guided Paris film locations walking tour (with map) – On the Luce travel blog

The best things to do in Honfleur, France – On the Luce travel blog

8 of the best day trips in Malta – On the Luce travel blog

The best things to do in Cassis, France – On the Luce travel blog

How to plan a day trip from Sorrento to the Amalfi Coast – On the Luce travel blog

Visiting the Amalfi Coast, Italy: Everything you need to know – On the Luce travel blog

A guide to Scotland's Jacobite steam train: The real Hogwarts Express – On the Luce travel blog

A weekend in Salisbury: 2-day Salisbury itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

Capri, Ischia and Procida: 5-day Italian island-hopping itinerary – On the Luce travel blog

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