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Britain’s walking trails provide great views of the country, but if you’re daunted by the amount of miles to cover, don’t fear – you can tackle them in ‘collectible’ chunks
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Taken at dusk from a ferris wheel in Marseille by Singaporean photographer Chin Leong Teo, this image was a finalist in the monthly online international photography competition, Shoot The Frame
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The Berlin Wall Way is a 155km walk of history and remembrance which, as well as taking in key points across the city, also leads into its less well known areas, as Paul Sullivan discovers
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Wes Anderson has recently said he hopes to commission a theme park built by Devo co-founder Mark Mothersbaugh and based on the musician’s own body of work. But whose creations would you most like to visit as a theme park?
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Denton is a small Texan town with a world-class music scene, including homegrown bands like Midlake and Neon Indian. But a shadow hangs over its future as a creative hub as it votes on whether to ban fracking within city limits
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An unforgettable, overwhelming and pungent day spent on Michaelmas Cay during a tour of wildlife-rich Queensland
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Have you indulged your Robinson Crusoe fantasies at a budget beach abode somewhere distinctly tropical? Send us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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This month’s readers’ images capture the joy of the open road from the wild west to the Scottish Highlands
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It’s 25 years since the fall of the Wall and Berlin is celebrating with a vast light installation of white balloons, but there are dozens of other reasons to visit this autumn
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Weird and wonderful concert halls, bars with a view and a public loo turned burger joint: readers recommend a few of their favourite things in Berlin
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The artist’s Margate; plus Salisbury city and off-peak Ibiza, writes Joanne O’Connor
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The chef and writer on the gastronomy, style and enduring glamour of the Côte d’Azur town
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If, like Kevin Rushby, you’re a cold-weather person, you’ll love a family trip to northern Sweden for the full-on, husky-sledding, rolling-in-the-snow winter extravaganza
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An array of collaborative websites is making life easier and cheaper for travellers seeking authentic experiences, and cutting out the middleman
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Cat Rainsford’s summer of working holidays ends in Jordan, helping a Bedouin tour firm. Tourists are few, but that leaves time for lessons in both Arabic and the art of friendship
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Choquequirao is one of the most remote Inca ruins in the Peruvian Andes, but plans for a cable car could bring much change to Machu Picchu’s ‘little sister’
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It may be part of a chain, but the Seafood Pub Company’s first foray into accommodation manages to offer a personal touch along with corporate competence
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Pho Thin, in the capital’s historic French Quarter, offers an unusual take on Vietnam’s ubiquitous noodle soup
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A stressful commute, a long day in the fields or simply finding time to smile during the daily grind. Send us your travel shots on the theme of work, via GuardianWitness, and you could win an amazing trip to South Africa
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What's the address of the White House, where was Jaws set, and which is the longest river in the US? Find out in our quiz, which includes a devilishly difficult question from the American ambassador to London
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With sunshine pouring down on golden sands, ancient buildings and the sparkling ocean, Spain’s far south-west lives up to its name, the coast of light
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The Guardian's definitive interactive city guides help you plan the perfect trip, with information by local experts on hotels, restaurants, nightlife and activities in London, New York, Paris, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Rome, Berlin, Istanbul, Edinburgh, Las Vegas, Tokyo, Mumbai, Hong Kong and Austin
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To mark National Parks Week, we’ve rounded up the best ways to enjoy some of the country’s most celebrated landscapes, with expert’s tips, favourite campsites, activity guides – and our national parks picture quiz
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We asked our Brazilian readers - and people who know the country well - to tell us about the places the tourists don't get to hear about. From jungle beaches in Pará to a hole-in-the-wall in São Paulo selling the tastiest pork sandwiches ever, here's your take on Brazil's best kept secrets
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Jazz nights for kids, cafes for the perfect Fika and islands to get away from it all: readers share their tips for getting the most out of Stockholm
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It's France's poster region for l'art de vivre - but where do you start? Here's our insider pick of the best places to stay, eat and visit in its cities and picturesque towns and villages
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From Sawday’s new British Bed & Breakfast guide, we select 10 of the most striking, characterful and unusual
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As Lisbon's biggest market is transformed into a gourmet food hall, we take a look at the best places to eat in Portugal's capital, a city renowned for its seafood – and custard tarts
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Budapest has plenty of cheap hostels, but for a more stylish stay in the Hungarian capital you can book a design hotel for under £100 a night, says John Brunton
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Review Six of the best cave hotels
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Memories of partying in fields may be fading, but there are plenty of winter music festivals in Britain to ward off the chill. Olivia Palamountain rounds up the best, from riotous disco to folk and baroque
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Prolific Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer was the king of the curve – his sinuous and stunning buildings helped give the country a modern visual voice from the 1940s onwards
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The world's best pizza, sandwich, seafood and more have been named in the second annual Chowtzer fast feasts awards. Have you tasted any of the winners on the list? Or is there a fast food dish you think should have made the cut?
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As the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth approaches – on 23 April – we take a look at some of the events and celebrations going on in his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon and beyond
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Portugal has one of the best surfing scenes in Europe – and some great surf pads too, from a cottage in a former derelict village to a town-centre party house
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Hostels and B&Bs in Penang now offer travellers on a budget more style and amenities than ever. With the George Town festival in full swing, John Brunton checks out what’s on offer
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The cost of visiting museums on the continent can come as a surprise to Brits not used to paying for a culture fix. We round up 10 free attractions, from Istanbul to Reykjavik
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From a cottage in the mountains to stylish pads in Seville and Barcelona, we select the best self-catering properties in Spain to keep the kids – and you – happy
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It's not all meat and creamy sauces. Readers share their favourite restaurants for delicious veggie meals in France
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From geothermal pools in Iceland to floating pools in Berlin, via a luxurious rooftop spot for splashing around in Barcelona, these venues definitely make a splash
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From a beachfront hotel in Tarifa to a farmstead in Menorca, these hotels welcome families with play areas and kids' activities – and even buckets and spades you can borrow
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London's top coffee shops, as tipped by Guardian readers. Feed your caffeine and muffin addiction at these capital city highlights
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This month’s readers’ images capture the joy of the open road from the wild west to the Scottish Highlands
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The winner of Trail magazine’s UK mountain photo of the year … was taken on a £10 camera. We take a look at the spectacular winning shot, as well as the runners-up in the competition
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Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond takes the TransPennine Express from Manchester to Leeds on the day plans are announced for the development of a high-speed cross-Pennine railway line, ‘HS3’, between the two cities
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Up, up and away ... the filmmaker and photographer explores Dubai’s Margham desert in a hot air balloon
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The guitar-strumming spaceman Chris Hadfield is releasing a new book – You Are Here: Around the World in 92 Minutes – featuring stunning images of the Earth captured while in orbit. Here are some of his best snaps
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From the remote heights of Stac Polly in the Highlands to Rob Roy’s Bathtub on the Falloch River, here are 10 Scottish gems you may not have heard of
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Mario Gerth travelled across India and Nepal to photograph Sadhus, the Hindu holy men who live their lives away from everyday society, shunning home comforts for a life spent inside caves, forests and temples
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With the opening of the oval-shaped Yanqi Lake hotel in Beijing next month – one that resembles a glowing shell – we take a look at the most creatively designed hotels you can stay in around the world
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Sunbathing and spaghetti alle vongole ... in our Instagram travel trips Pavia Rosati explores Italy
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In America, waitresses are central to the diner experience, dispensing wisdom and wit as well as coffee and apple pie. Author Candacy Taylor visited more than 44 US cities collecting stories from ‘lifers’ who have been serving tables for up to 60 years
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Retro styling, dusty gravel roads, and Chianti rather than energy bars. Ben Stott explores L’Eroica vintage cycling race
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This month’s readers’ images capture nature in all its glory – from the Andes to New Zealand
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act in America, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is exhibiting winners of the Wilderness Forever photography competition
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Hit the beach, explore the old town then cool off with a gelato … In our new Instagram slot, Rome-based photographer Nicolee Drake heads to the Italian coast
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These images were shot by Robert Bösch over the last few years for Mammut, to showcase their range of hardy clothing and sports equipment. The most recent, taken in September 2014, celebrates 150 years since the first ascent of the Matterhorn
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Miles of sand and plenty of fresh oysters ... in our new Instagram travel trips, head of Guardian travel Andy Pietrasik explores Cap Ferret
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The annual Porthcawl Elvis festival draws thousands of the King lookalikes to the small coastal town. Here are some snaps from last year’s celebrations
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SALT festival is a unique arts festival that takes place on the beach of a small island in the Arctic Circle. These photographs reflect the remoteness of the site, the creativity that is on display – and the spectacular landscape that surrounds it all
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This week the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) announced the winners of its annual Muster photo competition. We’ve selected our favourite images from the winning collections
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100 boutique hotels for under £100 France, Italy, Spain & Portugal
From a former coaching inn in Normandy to cool hideouts in sunny Sicily or Andalucía, here are 20 great budget boutique hotels in some of the most popular European holiday destinations
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The best family-friendly villas get booked up months in advance. Our top picks have style, charm and enough facilities to keep the kids occupied – and are still available for next summer
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You might expect San Francisco to be full of hip places to stay for a song, but its budget accommodation scene is heavy on Victorian B&Bs and small European-style hotels. Here are 10 of the best
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Yes, a city break with the kids can be enjoyable, if you stay in child-friendly pads like these – from a Barcelona apartment with toys galore to Budapest with babysitters
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From stylish apartments on Ile de Ré to a gîte in the Loire – we reveal some of the best value self-catering properties in France
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From Sawday’s new British Bed & Breakfast guide, we select 10 of the most striking, characterful and unusual
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'We were planning to overnight at one of the campgrounds in Mount Rainier national park in Washington state, and spent the night at Snow Lake …'
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There are lots of great ways to see the Rockies – skiing, trekking, a road trip – but for Aaron Millar a storm-tossed hike, abseiling in darkness and (not) sleeping halfway up a cliff proved to be the best
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Improvements in tent technology mean there's an option to suit all types of camper, while camping equipment that makes use of design innovation can make for a practical and stylish break
• UK's best new campsites, glampsites and pop-up events
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Planning a visit to a European city? Save money by staying on campsite close to all the famous sights
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You may have to camp or self-cater, but all of these Scottish castles offer a chance to stay in splendid surrounds at (relatively) affordable prices, says Lucy Gillmore
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Wild camping in Scotland in a very well-equipped Land Rover, Kevin Rushby was set on foraging for their supper. Luckily, his friend had his own ideas …
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Oslo is one of the most expensive cities in the world, so how do you do it on the cheap? Easy, stay for free on an idyllic island and make daily forays into the capital
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Guardian readers pick their favourite beachside campsites and wild camping spots around the world
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Whether an actual campsite or more a secret spot perfect for a wild night under the stars, where's the best place to camp on the sand by the sea?
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With little crime, friendly people, and wild camping permitted, Iceland can be a laid-back, low-cost destination – especially if you decide to hitchhike, says Jamie Lafferty
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Most campsites near the Yorkshire and East Anglia stages of the Tour de France have long been booked up but you can still get in on the act at several pop-up sites on the route, says Josh Sutton
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Graham Hood, who came top in the family category of the 2012 competition, won a week in a canvas cottage on a working farm in Leicestershire
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Joanne O'Connor's great escapes Travel tips: camping in Holland, baking breaks and the week's best deals
Spend the night in a work of art in Amsterdam, or take a bake-off holiday
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From basic campsites to luxury log cabins, Colorado has plenty of options for staying in the great outdoors, writes Aaron Gulley
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From the turquoise waters of the Isles of Scilly to the rugged mountains of Skye, there is always a good campsite near to Britain's best travel destinations, according to Guardian readers
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A wild camping trip in the Lake District is designed to take you out of your comfort zone, says Ian Belcher, and with unpredictable weather and testing terrain, it certainly delivers
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Bedding down in wild, remote places, sometimes with only a sleeping bag for shelter, Phoebe Smith describes the joy of really getting back to nature
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An off-grid luxury yurt in Lanzarote proves there's nothing grotty about this Canary Island, says Rachel Dixon
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Tuscany Travel tips: stay in a converted tobacco factory in Tuscany, or try camping the old fashioned way
A boutique hotel an hour from Florence, La Tabaccaia, has just opened, camping has a "new" concept, plus deals of the week
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Scilly is a stunning archipelago off the south-west tip of Cornwall offering a unique, far-flung getaway from the UK mainland. Clare Gogerty starts her tour at the Troytown farm and campsite on the remote island (even for Scilly) of St Agnes
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Have you indulged your Robinson Crusoe fantasies at a budget beach abode somewhere distinctly tropical? Send us a tip and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Weird and wonderful concert halls, bars with a view and a public loo turned burger joint: readers recommend a few of their favourite things in Berlin
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A stressful commute, a long day in the fields or simply finding time to smile during the daily grind. Send us your travel shots on the theme of work, via GuardianWitness, and you could win an amazing trip to South Africa
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From coffee houses to taverns, a walk through history to modern art galleries … send us a tip on Istanbul and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Where to go, what to buy and who to keep an eye on … we ask skiing and snowboarding insiders for their top tips for 2014-15
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Dancing on tables, posh cocktails, slopeside drinking as the sun goes down: readers share their top spots for winding down after a day on the mountain
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Jazz nights for kids, cafes for the perfect Fika and islands to get away from it all: readers share their tips for getting the most out of Stockholm
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Yoga retreats, beaches, local restaurants, sights to see further inland: share your tips on Goa and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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The Norwegian musician finds Grefsenkollen restaurant out of this world, but also deliciously down to earth
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Chilli festivals, beautiful beaches, charming hilltop towns and donkey racing: Calabria, the toe of Italy’s boot, as travelled by Guardian readers
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Eating tapas while watching the waves, scampering round Roman ruins, mountain-biking and beach-based family fun … welcome to the Cadiz coast as seen by Guardian readers
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From rugged coastline to some of the best food festivals in Italy, Calabria is bursting with off-the-beaten track experiences. Share your tips on the region and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Learn to dance like a Bollywood star, see Old Delhi from the top of one of the world’s most beautiful mosques, take a walking tour with street kids and more
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Autumn’s here and there’s no better time to go for a walk with your camera. Mick Ryan, publisher of a new photo-location guidebook series, shares his tips on the best times and places to capture the season in the UK
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From kitesurfing to sherry tasting, share your tips on your favourite things to do on the Cadiz coast and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Tourist traps are in short supply as readers share their favourite spots for getting a great view of the Greek capital, sampling local flavours or grabbing a late-night snack
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From a welcoming homestay to brilliant street food and markets, share your Delhi tips on GuardianWitness and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Wigwams, clowns and train carriages: if you’re looking for offbeat accommodation for your next US road trip, here are 10 places to find a kitsch kip