“I think it’s a celebration of working class life in the north East. The pits have gone but it hasn’t broken the spirit of people or the communities. It’s now become a great festival, a carnival. Some people come for the fun fair, some people come for the speeches, some people come for the bands, some people come for the banners, some people come for the laughs. It brings people together,” said Kevin Maguire, associate editor of the Daily Mirror, talking after the 2016 Durham Miners’ Gala.
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Washed by the white-capped waves of the unpredictable North Atlantic, Nova Scotia’s rugged coastline is at its most picturesque on warm summer days. Driving the Lighthouse Route is one way of exploring the province's coastline.
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The name of the Kaltenberg Ritterturnier translates into English as the Kaltenberg Knights' Tournament. Its highlights include jousting and demonstrations of martial skills as part of a spectacular show
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Motorised vehicles don’t operate in central Lindos. That isn’t the result of some fashionable, recently introduced ecotourism masterplan aimed at emphasising the sustainable credentials of the Rhodian fishing village. The twisting alleyways were laid out long ago and are simply too narrow for cars.
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Nova Scotia’s driving routes include the Cabot Trail, which is widely regarded among the most scenic drives in Canada, the The Fleur-de-Lis Trail, the Lighthouse Route and the Sunrise Trail.
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Today I’m heading out to Fort Sumter National Monument to learn more about the events which sparked the American Civil War and to visit the site of its first battle.
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Stuart Forster spots wild alligators in the Everglades at Sawgrass Recreation Park, while experiencing an airboat ride near Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Disclosure: Some of the links below and banners are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. An airboat ride
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Mértola sits on a wedge of rocky land at the confluence of the Guadiana and Oeiras rivers less than 15 kilometres from the Spanish border. In Portugal’s Alentejo region, an area known for its distinctive cuisine and heavy red wines, this quiet walled town has a rich history.
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Newark-on-Trent lies on the United Kingdom’s East Coast Main Line, meaning well connected for visits by rail. A discounted rail fare offer was my reason to plan a day trip to Newark. It is a history-rich town with a vast, cobbled market square at its heart.
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Being out with a camera means that I’ve observed sunrises, memorable landscapes and glorious sunsets that I wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Attempting to capture images means I’ll go out of my way to rise early, visit places and see things. That’s one of the reasons why I think travelling with a camera is worthwhile; photography really makes me look at the world around me and see its beauty and aesthetic potential.
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