The North Island mountain is to get the same rights as people and, amid environmental concerns, the Māori community hopes this will mean tourists treat it with care.
A local’s guide to Kraków: 10 top tips
It’s Kraków’s striking medieval old town, one of the finest in Europe, that attracts visitors, but the city’s youthful restaurants, bars and cultural hangouts are well worth checking out, too
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Whisky galore: in fine spirits on Raasay, Inner Hebrides
Raasay, off the east coast of Skye, is launching its first real distillery and it’s a state-of-the-art affair. But it’s the beautiful island itself that retains the starring role
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20 great traditional festivals in Europe
A festival adds fun to a holiday. Our writers pick less-heralded summer events they’ve found in small-town Europe – from France and Spain to Greece and Sweden
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Hop Scots: Scottish islands passport could lead to travel discounts
Regional transport group Hitrans suggests passport scheme to boost tourism to Scotland’s 93 inhabited islands
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Little Britain: 10 of the UK’s best tiny attractions
From a museum in a phonebox to a theatre with just 55 seats, here are 10 pint-size treats
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Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top house, the Lakes: ‘It feels like a game of Potter I-spy’ – review
Delve into the world of natural wonders that inspired the author and explore her home on a Lake District family day out
