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We know what you did last summer: Top 5 activities you did in 2016
As the country that turned sitting down with a warm drink into a national pastime, it may seem surprising that a lot of us like a bit of adventure. We took to social media to find out the country’s top five adventures of 2016.
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Rowan Cheshire on life as a skier and why she’d rather meet a yeti over a mountain lion
After a horrible accident, Rowan Cheshire started skiing again at the end of 2015. Her goal was to stand on top of a halfpipe and ‘not freak out’.
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Winter adventures for people who like to embrace the cold
Not all adventures have to involve a trip to the slope.
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Paris terrorist attacks: What to do if you’re affected
On the evening of the 13th November 2015, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) changed their advice regarding France, following the terrorist attacks in Paris. Paris is currently locked down and Disneyland Paris has been closed. If you’re currently in France, please contact your holiday company as soon as possible as they should be able…
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Plane crash in Sharm el-Sheikh: What to do if you’re affected
On the evening of the 4th November 2015, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) changed their advice regarding Egypt, following the possibility that the plane crash last week in Egypt was caused by a bomb/missile, insinuating that there is significant evidence that this may have been a terrorist issue. They are now advising against all but…
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Terrorist attack in Tunisia: What to do if you’re affected
On the 9th July 2015, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) changed their advice regarding Tunisia, following the possibility of a further attack. They are now advising against all but essential travel to the entire country, and are urging any Brits currently there to come home. If you’re currently in Tunisia, please contact your holiday…
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6 national drinks to try
Most countries have a national alcoholic drink; a recognised tipple that represents their nation. Some of these are as you’d expect; Scotland (whisky), Russia (vodka), Serbia (slivovitz). Other countries are more difficult to guess – for example, you may think that the national drink of England is Blue WKD but no, it’s gin. Just ask…