Travel
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Follow our journey: month one
In the first instalment of the ‘Follow our journey’ series, we run the rule over The Travel Tome’s first month-and-a-bit in existence.
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Shangri-La: China’s ‘Lost Horizon’
Named after the fictional setting of James Hilton’s Lost Horizon, Shangri-La City is a culturally Tibetan gem nestled in the Hengduan Mountains in China’s Yunnan Province.
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Sacred summits: four mystical mountain hikes in Asia
Whatever your fitness level, scaling these mystical mountains in Asia – from Bhutan to Sichuan – is certain take your breath away.
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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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Aberteifi Sonata – nature’s symphony stirs the soul in Cardigan, West Wales
In The Travel Tome’s first contributed piece, Aberteifi Sonata, award-winning poet Diana Sanders leads the reader through a reverie brought to life by nature’s chorus in Aberteifi (Cardigan), West Wales.
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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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Eight must-see smaller destinations in Southeast Asia
With vibrant, bustling metropolises like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore, Southeast Asia is also home to some of the world’s most captivating smaller destinations. In this article, I rank my favourites so far…
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Chongqing: China’s ‘cyberpunk’ city
After decades of rapid development, many Chinese cities have exceeded mere modernity and entered the realms of futurism. Chongqing is, quite literally, a ‘shining’ example.
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A day trip to Mostar, Počitelj, and Kravica Waterfall
In this travelogue, I recall my day trip from Split in Croatia to Mostar, Počitelj, and Kravica Waterfall in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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Split: Croatia’s second city
In this travel guide, I recommend the sights to see, the places to avoid, and the best day trips to take in Split, Croatia.