The surprising Ruhr
Formerly the industrial heart of Germany, the Ruhr offers visitors unexpected delights that have earned it a place as 2010 European City of Culture. Gillian Thomas reports
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That magnificent man in his flying machine
Anna Milford looks at the life and achievement of Louis Blériot, first man to fly across the Channel
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The train on platform one...
…is your luxury, self-catering accommodation! Penny Kitchen stays in the heart of beautiful Ironbridge Gorge, in a converted railway carriage
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Days out by steam train
Few things evoke more nostalgia than steam trains. John Harrison jumps aboard for an unforgettable experience
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Winter escapes
Getting high in Madeira This island is a mountainous paradise guaranteed to release your inner botanist, says Penny Kitchen
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Turning the pages of history
The beauty of the Aude landscape hides a blood-soaked history and a conspiracy theory that refuses to die. Penny Kitchen revisits Carcassonne and the village of Rennes-le-Château
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Go take a hike!
A lazy week on the beach will never be the same once you've tried a walking holiday, says Gillian Thomas.
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La dolce vita without the crowds - Venice: the perfect pre-Christmas treat
Whether you're window shopping or Christmas shopping, a winter break in Venice or Rome is a treat to savour, says Mary Turner
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An ever-changing coast
Unspoilt and unforgettable, the Suffolk coast is one of Catherine Dell's favourite British seascape.
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Island of contrasts
Mallorca has transcended its package holiday reputation to emerge as an upmarket Mediterranean destination where ordinary folk and Hollywood celebrities alike can enjoy nature, gastronomy and boutique shopping. Penny Kitchen paid this beautiful island a visit
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