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In a new book, photographer Angus McDonald records India's railway life, capturing, in detail, one of the world's biggest rail networks
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To mark the 20th anniversary of Eurostar, we look at the area around Gare du Midi, the Brussels station where the cross-channel train arrives
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Rio finally gets its first nudist beach following a campaign by activists
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The King’s Cross area has seen much change since the Eurostar terminal relocated there, with travellers able to enjoy a wide range of eating, drinking and entertainment options
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As London prepares to host the Ja Ja Ja festival – a celebration of music from Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland – five performers reveal the places back home that inspire them
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To mark Eurostar’s 20th anniversary, we look at arts, activities, dining and drinking around the Gare du Nord, the Paris station where the cross-channel train arrives
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Holidays in Greece a history in tourism posters
These posters, marking 100 years of what is now the Greek National Tourism Organisation, highlight the country’s winning combination of culture, charm and sunshine -
Costa Rica top 10 eco lodges
Costa Rica is one of the world’s most popular eco-tourism destinations, with travellers drawn to national parks, reserves and rainforests. It also grades lodgings for sustainable practices. We select 10 of the best -
The London- and Miami-based DJ gives a tour of the restaurants, clubs, beaches, and art galleries that make the US city such a vibrant destination
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Wild skiing from Oregon to Bosnia
Backcountry skiing is always demanding and often dangerous, but it’s the only way to really get to know a mountain personally, says Tim Neville -
The foodie traveller Fez, Morocco
Morocco’s third city will play host this winter to a talented chef/sommelier duo from the Paris Popup, who will add their own twist to traditional cuisine and ingredients -
Beyond the mosques and palaces, Turkey’s cultural capital has lots to fill a city break, from custom-made tours and art galleries to a chic ‘hole in the wall’ cafe
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The Philippines cruising around the stunning islands of Palawan
Palawan offers gorgeous beaches, aquamarine waters and secluded coves. Now, an ethical boat tour meanders wherever passengers choose to go, and offers a close-up of village life on the water’s edge. By Aya Lowe -
Romantic escapes such as Hawaii, Paris and Brazil are also accessible now, as the world opens up to LGBT travel, says Will Coldwell
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B&B review Westbrook Court, Hay-on-Wye
Breakfast may be taken in the cosy 17th-century timber-framed cottage but guests bed down in sleek apartment-like suites with designer touches and great views. This is no traditional B&B -
Skiing in Andermatt changes afoot to a resort with awesome off-piste
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As Europe prepares to commemorate the anniversary of the falling of the Berlin Wall, prove how much you know about eastern Europe – old and new
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Autumn foliage, charming architecture and a foggy morning ... in our Instagram travel trips Zach Glassman explores the Mississippi
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A trio of redevelopments by the Landmark Trust will help the charity celebrate its 50th birthday in 2015
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Amazing architecture Singapore's best buildings
The old, the new and the renovated make for a rich panorama of structural design in Singapore. Architect Tiah Nan Chyuan takes in the forest, as well as decaying industrial zones -
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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Photo of the week Marseille from the ferris wheel
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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Machu Picchu's little sister trekking to Choquequirao
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’ -
VisitLondon have launched a competition giving one lucky winner the chance to tour London with a host of British celebs, including a visit to the Science Museum with Stephen Hawking and tickets to watch a West End Show with Jessie J. But who would you most like to show you around the capital?
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From tapas to art, shopping to hotels: send us your tip on the Spanish capital and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Exloring the Kazimierz district of Krakow, plus a Cornish seaside break and olive picking in Tuscany, by Joanne O’Connor
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Getting your history fix underground or finding the best hammam in Istanbul; coffee you could stand your spoon in or an early morning swim with locals in the Bosphorus. Readers share their tips on the best way to experience the Turkish capital
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Istanbul city guide essential sights, and where to eat, drink and stay
Beyond the mosques and palaces, Turkey’s cultural capital has lots to fill a city break, from neighbourhood tours and art galleries to a chic ‘hole in the wall’ cafe. Lydia Bell has the inside track -
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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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There’s nothing pedestrian about our list of walking tours for travellers who don’t like tours
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Follow our guide to free attractions in the capital, and have a top day out without spending a small fortune
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Gluttony, c’est chic. Paris is a-buzz with a new breed of trendy bistros and clandestine bars. We pick 10 of the hottest openings in town
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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
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Instasnaps Gareth Pon in the Margham desert, Dubai
Up, up and away ... the filmmaker and photographer explores Dubai’s Margham desert in a hot air balloon
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The view from space astronaut Chris Hadfield's amazing photos
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 -
Beauty and beasts the American wilderness
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 -
SeeMyCity is an international initiative based on creative mobile photography. It arranges photography walks, workshops, mobile photo contests and exhibitions. This photograph of the Galata Bridge, which spans Istanbul's Golden Horn, was taken by local resident Sezgi Olgac
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These posters, marking 100 years of what is now the Greek National Tourism Organisation, highlight the country’s winning combination of culture, charm and sunshine
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Autumn foliage, charming architecture and a foggy morning ... in our Instagram travel trips Zach Glassman explores the Mississippi
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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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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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From quiet streets and bakeries to Quebec’s spectacular nature ... Ali Inay explores Montreal in the fall
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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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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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20 houses to rent for Christmas and New Year England, Scotland and Wales
Whether you’re planning a romantic Christmas à deux or raucous New Year with friends, there are still some great houses to rent for the festive season … if you hurry -
The best family-friendly villas get booked up months in advance. Our top picks in Europe are stylish and child-friendly – and are still available for next summer
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Bali and Lombok Budget beach hotels and bungalows
Surf and diver pads, yoga retreats and beach cabanas … there are plenty of ways to get away from it all on Bali and neighbouring Lombok
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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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Hotels under £100: Asia, Australia and New Zealand
Holidays in Asia and Australia don't have to mean expensive hotel stays. These budget deals offer style – and a touch of the unusual
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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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From tapas to art, shopping to hotels: send us your tip on the Spanish capital and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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Getting your history fix underground or finding the best hammam in Istanbul; coffee you could stand your spoon in or an early morning swim with locals in the Bosphorus
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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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Berlin readers’ best things to do
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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 -
The best of Stockholm your favourite places
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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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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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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A low-key cafe in the capital of cool, a dive bar with great live music or great little market: send us a tip on Berlin and you could win a £200 hotel voucher
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A packed live music bar or somewhere a little more chilled and cosy: share your tip on where to finish your day on the ski hill to win a £200 hotel voucher
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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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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