Locals’ guides
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Our life in Sichuan: from the everyday to the extraordinary
We spent an academic year in Sichuan, experiencing the highs and lows of everyday life in China while exploring Chengdu and its extraordinary surroundings – from parks and panda reserves to mountains and ancient towns.
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What to avoid when visiting Valencia – and what to do instead
In this local’s guide, I provide recommendations on what to avoid in Valencia – and what to do instead – to maximise your visit while minimising your visitor footprint.
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A poet’s meeting with a brown hare in North Wales
In her second contribution to The Travel Tome, Diana Sanders weaves in local history and original poetry as she recounts her meeting with a brown hare near the village of Llanfihangel Glyn Myfyr, North Wales.
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How to get to Anfield on a matchday: parking and public transport
So you’ve managed to get hold of tickets, but what are the best transport options for getting to Anfield? Get the low-down on the various transport links from the centre of Liverpool to Anfield Stadium.
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A grouch’s guide to Valencia’s Fallas festival
Every March, hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals flood the streets and squares of Valencia to experience the city’s Fallas festival. It’s a truly bucket list-worthy event. It’s also, from this local’s perspective, a right pain in the ears.
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Explore Liverpool’s running events: no marathon? No problem!
The Liverpool Half Marathon, Mersey Tunnel 10K, Santa Dash, and various parkruns offer Liverpool residents and visitors engaging running experiences despite the city’s absence of a full marathon.