3171. Easter Eggs Unwrapped: Why We Eat Chocolate Eggs at Easter
February 24, 2017
Every chocolate lover has the Easter holidays circled in their calendar. This is a time when colourfully wrapped chocolate Easter eggs begin to dominate the shop shelves, but not many people give thought as to why this is (who can blame them with so much heavenly confectionery to enjoy?).
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3172. Coconut Ice - A Traditional Post-War British Gem
February 24, 2017
Coconut ice may seem a simple treat, but it is a delightfully soft and chewy confection that has an intriguing history.
The alluring two-tone pink and white slabs of heavenly goodness are made by adding grated coconut to condensed milk and icing sugar. Half of the mixture is then spread eve...
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3173. Top Tips for Travelling Solo in Asia as a Woman
February 23, 2017
For a woman, travelling alone through Asia can definitely be a double-edged sword: on the one hand, the freedom and independence of solo travel is more often than not liberating and life-affirming, but on the flipside, without a companion you can feel quite vulnerable in some countries.
The...
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3174. Staycation on the Islands Close to Home
February 23, 2017
family travel insurance. Besides offering great deals on travel insurance, Patrick also collects and shares the best free travel competitions to help his clients get the most out of their holidays.
">When you're planning the annual family holiday the world is your oyster... Well, up to ...
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3175. Solo Women's Travel in Asia: The Safest Destinations
February 23, 2017
Exotic, exciting and culturally fascinating, Asia is on the hit list of most adventurous travellers. But for women travelling on their own (especially for first-timers), at times the unfamiliarity of the countries and cultures of Asia can be somewhat intimidating. However, with a little research and...
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3176. All-inclusive Resorts for a Fun-filled, Sun-filled Family Holiday
February 23, 2017
In the past "all-inclusive" family holidays were associated with the lower end of the comfort and exclusivity scale. Nowadays, however, it's a different story, with many upmarket resorts around the world offering the option of hassle-free all-inclusive packages designed especially for the family mar...
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3177. Encounter the Magical Wildlife of Tasmania
February 23, 2017
For many people who visit Australia, wildlife is high on the list of motivations. Even compared to the rest of the country, nature lovers who visit the southern island state of Tasmania will discover a unique and very special place. Its magnificent accessible wilderness areas even sustain some speci...
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3178. The Wonderful Wildlife of Bhutan
February 23, 2017
Beautiful, exotic and with an astoundingly diverse landscape, the Kingdom of Bhutan is a true frontier of the Himalayas – a staunchly independent country which, even today, is seldom-visited and remains shrouded in mystery. Framed by the glacial altitudes of the Himalayas, in more recent times this ...
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3179. How Flowers Benefit the Environment
February 23, 2017
Although it may seem like they have been put on the Earth expressly for our viewing pleasure, quite aside from their aesthetics, flowers benefit our environment in a number of ways. From the most carefully tended garden roses to meadows of wildflowers growing with abandon, as with everything in the ...
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3180. The Wild Tulips of Kazakhstan
February 23, 2017
Kazakhstan may not yet be on everyone's wish list, but for amateur botanists in search of the world's exotic wildflowers, exploring its dramatic landscape on organised flower tours can be a revelation. The wide-open spaces, grassy steppes and rugged mountain ranges support an abundance of floral div...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
