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Amelie’s footsteps: film locations in Paris
The Oscar-nominated and Bafta Award-winning film Amélie tells the story of Amélie Poulain, a shy and imaginative young Parisian waitress. After returning a sentimental treasure to the former occupant of her apartment, an act that awakens her to the beauty of helping others, she undergoes a personal journey while dedicating herself to improving the lives of the people who surround her. Read more »
Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition in Canada
Formerly a Canadian-only affair, the Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition is entering its third year as a global event. After qualifiers held across Asia, Europe and the US, the roster for the final is almost complete. This Friday, Toronto’s Mod Club Theatre plays host to the last remaining qualifying round for competitors from Canada. Read more »
Trips for a Spring Bank Holiday with a difference
The May Day Bank Holiday is just around the corner, giving us yet another day off work to do with as we please.
It feels like only yesterday that we were enjoying the long Easter weekend. The weather wasn’t quite what we would have hoped for, but the days off were still very much appreciated.
The weather doesn’t look like being much better this time around, but a three-day weekend always presents the perfect opportunity to do something a bit different. Read more »
Disneyland in the Philippines
Disney’s theme parks are the most popular in the world. In 2009, its locations in California, Florida, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo entertained almost 120 million people.
Since the announcement that a new resort would open in Shanghai in 2015 there has been much speculation as to where Mickey Mouse would next take up residence.
Shanghai Disneyland is expected to take at least four years to construct, meaning that any new park would probably open around 2020. Read more »
Coachella, Paris and more: celebrity travel watch
We love nothing more than following in the footsteps of the stars, so let’s check out where our favourite celebrities have been this week…
The festival season kicked off in style over the weekend with stars from around the globe heading to the internationally renowned Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California.
Harry Potter star Emma Watson, Paris Hilton, Alexa Chung, Gerard Butler and Lindsay Lohan were just a few of the famous faces to enjoy the three-day music and arts festival. Read more »
Best tours in Paris
Paris, also known as the “City of Love”, is an endless source of beautiful monuments and streets that have to be seen at least once in your lifetime. The French capital also hides some delicious culinary treasures that you will be excited to try.
We have selected the top Parisian tours that allow you to discover what the city has to offer – in style!
If you feel like trying something new during you trip. Here are some original and exciting activities to try so you could join discovery and fun!
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The man who sold his life on eBay – what’s on Ian Usher’s bucket list?
We all have dreams, many of which revolve around travelling the world. But for most of us, the demands of family, friends, work and a weekly routine leave little or no time for thinking about them, let alone their realisation.
When his wife of five years left him three years after they emigrated to Australia, Ian Usher’s life was turned upside down. Finding his immediate world unbearably interconnected with his lost love, he decided to sell everything he owned on eBay. Read more »
Best French restaurants in Paris
Some of the world’s greatest cuisine can be found in Paris. Make sure you end up spending your precious Parisian time enjoying it with this guide to the city’s best French restaurants.
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Celeb travel watch… where have they been this week?
This week, our favourite celebrities have been doing what they do best – enjoying themselves in far-flung destinations around the globe.
The Bank Holiday weekend may be just around the corner, but every day must feel like a bank holiday for some celebs.
With money being no object, and the world as their oyster, the glitterati have an infinite amount of gorgeous destinations to choose from. So where have they been jetting off to this week?
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Ten of the best … Android travel apps
Thanks to heinous roaming fees, it’s unlikely that you’ll be making any calls on your Android smartphone while on your travels. But don’t let your beloved gadget sit idle – set it to work! Ensure your journey’s more efficient, comfortable, engaging and memorable with these ten best travel Android Apps.
1. Organize – TripIt (£2.54)
No personal assistant? No problem. Submit your hotel, flight and car rental bookings to TripIt and it will collate them into a slick itinerary. Create an account and have your travel plans efficiently organized and mapped. Read more »