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Where to eat in Rome – by the city's cabbies

Blogger Layne Mosler seeks out cabbies' favourite cheap eateries – but would she get on with Rome's notorious taxi drivers?
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Restaurant hopping on Istanbul's Princes' Islands

19 Jun 2012:
The car-free Princes' Islands are only a short ferry ride from Istanbul, and provide a welcome break from the city heat. It'll be a memorable day trip if you eat in one of these great restaurants
India's monsoon escapes

13 Jun 2012:
It's the monsoon season in India and the cities are like saunas. These are the hotels, guesthouses and villas where Mumbai Boss bloggers go to escape the summer heat
When in Rome … head for the beach

7 Jun 2012:
There is so much to see in Rome that most visitors forget that it is only a short hop to the beach. But if you've had your fill of sightseeing or oppressive summer heat, then jump on a train to Santa Marinella for a day at the seaside and fantastic seafood

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Holidays and breaks to beat the rain

20 Jun 2012: Just because the British weather is playing up doesn't mean you can't have a great holiday. Here are some of our favourite breaks that don't need the sun
The joy of a proper picnic, rabbit poo and all

20 Jun 2012: Ian Vince: Those of us with picnicking at the very core of our being lay out rugs come rain, wind or snow. It's about the setting, not the food
Hampton Court Olympic time trial men's circuit

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Hampton Court Olympic time trial women's circuit

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View an interactive, step-by-step route map of the 19-mile women's time trial circuit

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Gelateria Santa Trinita, Florence

Fidge Wonderful ice-cream from this establishment. Three heaped scoops in a tub cost €3.80. The girl behind the counter offered us samples of the wide array of flavours before we settled on our choices
Global Village, Toronto

GiuliaFalsetti A friend from Germany visited Toronto this spring for a month-long work programme, and she stayed at this hostel and had a magnificent time. It's centrally located, inexpensive, safe and very clean
Brother Hubbard, Dublin

fionahilliard Don't be fooled by the utilitarian styling of Brother Hubbard, this cafe is becoming famous for the friendly manner of owners Garrett Fitzgerald and James Boland, and its delicious cakes, coffee and tea
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daisybean26 Amazing hotel in the heart of the Longshen rice terraces. Stunning views from the balconies and wonderful air conditioned, en suite rooms at really good prices. It's family run and they could not be nicer
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Chris2005 Ripley Castle is set in a beautiful landscape with its own lake and waterfall. For the best view take the path signposted for the deer park, walk past Eel tower and pause at the bridge over the waterfall to admire the castle
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DBC Pierre's guide to Mexico City

Video (5min 51sec) Award-winning author DBC Pierre grew up in Mexico City. In the second part of his guide to the city, he traces its Aztec history
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