travel
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Outdoor swimming in Paris with the canal clubPhotographer Alex Voyer and friends swim illegally in the city’s canals – mainly Canal de l’Ourcq – whether it’s day or night. And no matter if it’s summer or winter the gang are ready for the challenge
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'Crane treehouse' rises above Bristol docksBookings open for listed crane offering visitors a room with a harbourside view -
Why airlines need more female pilots to take to the skiesThe number of women pilots is shockingly low. To mark International Women's Day we ask five what must be done to encourage more girls to consider it as a career – and what they love about the job -
Refreshment with a tropical twist at the Night Rooster barThe team behind Indonesia’s best restaurant, Locavore, in Ubud, have plenty to crow about with the Night Rooster, where the cocktail menu is packed with local flavours
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The local heroes who made your tripsBy using local guides, homestays and non-profit groups, visitors can benefit people’s lives and gain rich insights. They could also gain weight, as our tips include some superb home-cooking
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Los Angeles city guide: what to see, plus the best bars, hotels and restaurantsAll eyes are on LA ahead of the Oscars, and the city has more to offer visitors than ever: new bars and attractions in regenerated districts, better transport options, plus views and beaches galore
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Bangkok city guide: what to do plus the best hotels, restaurants and barsSkipping the temples and the backpacker hub of the Khao San Road, our writer focuses on the food, drink and arts scenes in the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods
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Aarhus, Denmark: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotelsThe 2017 European Capital of Culture has cool museums and galleries, and a wide range of modern Nordic food and drink, all within a compact walkable city centre
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The eco guide to responsible travelA few intrepid tour operators are determined to reduce the harm we do to the planet with our holidays, says Lucy Siegle
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Kuching, Malaysia: what to see plus the best restaurants, hotels and barsThe capital of Malaysian Borneo is one of Asia’s most alluring cities, with fabulous food and new hotels, but little traffic and few high-rises to spoil the laid-back vibe
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Santiago city guide: what to see, plus the best bars, restaurants and hotelsSantiago is emerging from the shadow of its South American neighbours with a vibrant food scene and rapidly changing neighbourhoods. Our local writer explains how to make the most of a stay in this dynamic city
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Outdoor swimming in Paris with the canal club – in picturesPhotographer Alex Voyer and friends swim illegally in the city’s canals – mainly Canal de l’Ourcq – whether it’s day or night, summer or winter
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Mash Inn, Radnage, Buckinghamshire: hotel reviewThis pub with rooms is surrounded by Michellin-starred restaurants, but the food here is good enough to rival the famous names – and at a fraction of the price
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The best new budget hotels in LondonWith smart tech and sharp design, a new wave of budget hotels is sweeping away grisly memories of dull functionality. We review a selection of the latest openings across London
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The Corner House, Canterbury, Kent: hotel reviewAny doubts about the roadside location of this restaurant with rooms are soon overcome by its comfort, sumptuous food, Tudor charm – and secondary glazing
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Hundreds of UK hotels fail food hygiene inspectionsInspectors discovered seafood past its expiry date and food stored without temperature controls, says Which? survey
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Take the kids to … High Sports climbing centre, BrightonWith indoor climbing set to be part of the next Olympics, interest in the sport is on the ascent. This place offers a fun but professional introduction for kids
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Rolling Estonia: a wilderness adventure in fairytale forestsJohn Gimlette and family lose themselves in the haunting wintry wilderness of lacy-white swamps and forests, before seeking refuge in restored pastel palaces. Plus five more European wilderness holidays
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An 'Arctic' safari in the Scottish HighlandsWinter in the Cairngorms national park can turn positively Arctic – perfect for Kari Herbert to give her small daughter a taste of the polar conditions, and creatures, she enjoyed as a child in Greenland
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20 of the best places to stargaze in the UKThe National Parks Dark Skies Festival (18-26 February) is an ideal opportunity to try stargazing in some of the UK’s wildest areas. But here, we’ve also selected stellar sites that are good throughout the year
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Take the kids to … Tintagel, CornwallWizards, kings and castle ruins combine with beach, caves and rock pools to make a magical day out – even in February
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Should we take our teenage children on a Mediterranean cruise?I fear we will be going stir crazy after a few days and it will either be madness or genius
readers' tips
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Tell us about your favourite UK country pub for a chance to win a £200 hotel voucherWhat makes a rural pub great? Is it the beer, the garden, the food, the staff, the walks around it? Send us your tips for a chance to win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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The best of Los Angeles: readers’ travel tipsA Pacific coast cycle to Malibu, unspoilt Catalina island and a visit to an 18th-century Spanish mission belie the view of LA being all about movie studios and freeway traffic
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Tell us about your local heroes in India for a chance to win a £200 hotel voucherShare your experiences of a great local guide, homestay or community project you’ve come across in India. Send us your tips for a chance to win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com
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The best of Bangkok: readers’ travel tipsFrom a condom-themed restaurant to a very sobering medical museum, a snake farm and ubiquitous markets, the frenetic Thai capital is a cornucopia of delights
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Tokyo is a million cities … and it’s full of secretsA city that can be ‘Blade Runner and old Japan all at once’ inspired Blue Light Yokohama novelist Nicolás Obregón – who is in thrall to Tokyo’s towers, street food and quiet corners
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Loch Lomond’s wild camping ban is a short-sighted stepNew restrictions are unfair and could encourage landowners to restrict access to the full glory of the Scottish wilderness
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Ghana’s 60th marked by striking new galleryThe opening of an ambitious new arts hub shows that creativity is alive and kicking in Ghana’s capital, where young creatives are building on the work of their internationally recognised forebears
How paella got punked … and the Valencian chefs trying to save it