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From eco-conscious cakes to fresh ingredients and organic pizza, discover the world's top eco-friendly eateries in our second bitesized guide to holidaying the green way.

Forgo crammed tubes and snail-paced buses, and explore Europe's diverse cities via an equally eclectic array of transport. Paul Murphy investigates how to escape trudging amid the city crowds, and instead become part of the scenery with these unusual ways of sightseeing.

Green holidays are officially ‘in', but how easy is it to take an eco break? In the first of a series of bitesized guides on holidaying the green way, here is our selection of eco-friendly accommodation across the globe that will enable you to have a beautiful break with a big conscience...

There are more castles in Scotland than you can shake a haggis at. From haunted chambers and crumbly walls, to stately turrets and ornate carvings, here is our selection of the country's most famous, impressive and historically charged structures that open their doors (and drawbridges) to...

Second largest of the Channel Islands, Guernsey is an incredibly welcoming place for families with plenty of clean and safe beaches. A Crown Dependency with French street...

Blur rocking Glastonbury may seem like a decade ago, and Coachella 2009 just a hot hazy memory, but never fear, from a stellar line-up of alternative music in Belgium to an all-out art fest in the Nevada desert, summer 2009 still has a lot more festival love to give.

"Vg fbhaqf nf vs guvf pnpur vf orarngu lbh!" the clue reads. But, while it may look like an attempt to represent the sound of a stifled sneeze in the written word, for  geocachers - proponents of a new high-tech treasure hunt sport - it could mean the difference between discovering the...

For a splash of colour or some decidedly scary food on a stick, head to the world's best souks, markets and bazaars with our Bitesized guide to summer markets. A bit of adventurous spirit and some good negotiating skills are all you need.

Years out are not just a rite of passage for carefree college-leavers. The urge to take a sabbatical from daily trudge can hit at any time of life. Whether you're uninspired by 9-5 living, fancy a change in professional direction, crave fresh experiences or want to pep up your CV for prospective...

Whether looking for romantic evenings, buzzing nightlife or family-friendly activities, it can be tricky deciding what, with so many sights to see and treks to tread, should be top of the list when planning a memorable trip.

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