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Exploring Roman Colchester, the Oldest City in England
Colchester, in Essex, claims to be the oldest recorded town in England. It was certainly the first Roman colonia, built on the site of an
29th April 2020
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Travel Advice
Six Ways to Travel Without Leaving Home
While we are temporarily grounded by the coronavirus, armchair travel has become the new normal. But there are lots of other reasons why people might
17th April 2020
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Books
Book Review: Writers’ London by Carrie Kania and Alan Oliver
The blurb on the back of Writers’ London tells us that “many of the greatest books ever written can trace their origins to London”. This
10th April 2020
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Bahrain
What to See and Do in Bahrain
A group of 33 islands in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain is ideally placed for a stopover when travelling between Europe and the Far East. The
3rd April 2020
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Bahrain
The Dilmun Civilisation: Archaeological Sites of Bahrain
Bahrain might be a modern oil state, but it is also home to one of the oldest civilisations in the world. The Dilmun kingdom flourished
27th March 2020
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Bahrain
Along the Pearling Path: Discovering Muharraq, Bahrain
The classic view of Bahrain is the distinctive buildings and soaring skyscrapers of Manama. But the nearby town of Muharraq is full of narrow streets
20th March 2020
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Bahrain
Best Tips for Eating and Drinking in Bahrain
One of the surprising pleasures of a trip to Bahrain is the quality of the food. There is a whole range from Bahraini and Arabic
11th March 2020
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