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Hidden Gems in 10 of the World's Coolest Cities
Balat in Istanbul, Tempelhof in Berlin, Yanaka in Tokyo, LX Factory in Lisbon and more – lesser-known spots in ten of the world's coolest cities.
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Drinks on a Cruise: How to Get Free Drinks, Bring Your Own and Choose a Drinks Package
What's free on a cruise, how to get free drinks on board, bring-your-own wine rules, and whether a drinks package is worth it – a practical guide for cruisers.
Cruises
Havila Capella: Everything You Need to Know About Havila Voyages' Norwegian Coastal Ship
Havila Capella on the Norwegian coastal route from Bergen to Kirkenes: battery-powered sailing, cabins, food, the voyage and the best time to go.
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Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam: Everything You Need to Know
Holland America Line's Nieuw Statendam explained: the ship at a glance, cabins and suites, restaurants, Music Walk and the Rolling Stone Rock Room, itineraries and tips.
Cruises
Oasis of the Seas: Royal Caribbean's Giant Ship After Its Big Makeover
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas explained: the seven neighbourhoods, the Ultimate Abyss slide and other additions from its makeover, dining, cabins and tips.
Cruises
Avalon Waterways River Cruises in Europe: Excursions, Ships and What to Expect
Avalon Waterways river cruises in Europe: Classic, Discovery and Active excursions, the Suite Ships, the best rivers and tips for first-timers.
Cruises
Cruise Dress Codes Explained: What to Wear on Formal Nights, at Dinner and Ashore
Why some cruise passengers get turned away at dinner – cruise dress codes explained by cruise line, what to wear on formal nights, and a simple packing list.
Africa
Hurghada Desert Safari: Quad, Buggy, Jeep or Stargazing – Which to Choose?
Quad bike, dune buggy, Super Safari, private jeep or stargazing – the Hurghada desert safaris compared, what a typical trip includes, what to wear and safety tips.
Africa
Hurghada Island Trips: Orange Bay, Paradise Island, Mahmya or the Three-Island Cruise?
Orange Bay, Paradise Island (Abu Minqar), Mahmya and the three-islands cruise compared – beaches, snorkelling, crowds and which Hurghada island trip suits you.
Africa
From Hurghada to the Pyramids: Cairo Day Trip by Bus or Plane?
How to see the Pyramids of Giza from Hurghada: distance, bus vs plane, a realistic itinerary with the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the two-day option.
Africa
Hurghada Town Guide: El Dahar, the Old Town Bazaar, Sakkala and the Marina
Discover Hurghada beyond the resorts: the El Dahar old town and bazaar, Sakkala, the Marina, El Mina Mosque, the Hurghada Museum and the Grand Aquarium.
Africa
Makadi Bay, Egypt: Beaches, Reefs, Day Trips and Getting There from Hurghada
Makadi Bay near Hurghada: house reefs, family resorts, the best day trips, how far it is from Hurghada airport and how to get there.
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