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Wake up, grab your phone, check your emails, and log in to Facebook, before you’ve even brushed your teeth. This is an everyday reality for most Brits who live a life dependant on technology, but what if all that scrolling is bad for our health? According to a recent study, “the average young Briton aged 16- 24 spends 27 hours per week on the internet”, that’s almost the same amount of time as the average working week.   Fatigue, stress and...

With plenty of all-inclusive hotels and some of the big name holiday agents such as Thomson and Thomas Cook offering budget holidays to Turkey, the country has grown in popularity. Nevertheless, due to political tensions and other issues that the country has seen, particularly due to its closeness to neighbouring Syria, there are a number of people who are questioning what Turkey has to offer as a holiday and travel destination. Here, we’re taking a look at how to dispel...

Sweden has listed the entire country on Airbnb in celebration of its freedom to roam principle (or Allemansrätten) which gives people the right to freely explore all public spaces across the country. From a rustic retreat in a historic and mysterious forest in western Värmland to fishing in the pools of the rugged cliffs of Sandön, there are countless fascinating spots to explore freely throughout the Scandinavian nation. And the best part is - you don’t have to officially book accommodation...

A fascinating series of photographs gives an insight into the maintenance work needed to keep The Flying Scotsman running. The world-famous train, which in 1934 became the first locomotive to crack 100mph, is currently touring the UK. It has most recently been in the West Country - and these pictures taken at St Philips Marsh depot, Bristol, show the intricate workings of the engineering masterpiece. They show Nick Battle repairing small boiler tubes inside The Flying Scotsman's firebox, the area...

New pan-global research released today has revealed the top 30 most photographed landmarks worldwide – a list topped by The Eiffel Tower and including Alhambra, The Colosseum, The Burj Khalifa and Big Ben. The Eiffel Tower took the top spot  with a whopping 4,654,699 snaps closely followed by London's Big Ben, which garnered 2,435,223. But despite the hug numbers of people uploading pictures of the iconic landmarks half of the pictures of the Westminster clock were taken from the same angle, and more...

Leeds has been named as one of Europe's top destinations for travellers this summer in the Lonely Planet Guide. The Yorkshire powerhouse earned its place among the ten travel destinations handpicked by Lonely Planet experts thanks to its transformation over the past decade, with urban regeneration accompanied by a flourishing cultural scene, growing food and craft beer reputation and thriving entertainment and nightlife. Zagreb in Croatia was named number one location, with other destinations on the shortlist including regions in Sweden,...

The delights of Spain don’t end at sun, sea and sand. Reflecting the country’s love of the good things in life, the Catalan coast of Costa Daurada plays host to a feast of food festivals throughout the year. It’s all the excuse needed to indulge in locally-produced wines, fresh tapas and hand-picked fruit and veg (for those feeling healthy). To coinicide a trip with a celebration of local gastronomy, here are our top pick of food fests – though we'll...

Dubai is a shopper’s paradise. With an endless array of stores, boutiques and market stalls spread across the city’s vast landscape, it’s no surprise that millions of visitors flock here every year to indulge in some top-notch retail therapy. The shopping scene in Dubai is second to none, but this also means that the sheer amount of shops to choose from can occasionally be overwhelming. That’s why we sat down with city break experts, Destination2.co.uk, to find out just where...

City breaks are all about discovering the hidden and undiscovered parts of a place. While there are a huge number of attractions available, we often find that the best things in an unfamiliar city cost nothing (and help you avoid a lot of the tourist traps) – which is why we’ve teamed up with the travel experts at HolidayGems.co.uk to find out the best things to do in Paris for free. 1. Check out the waterfalls at Parc des Buttes...