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Take the kids to … Lappa Valley Steam Railway, Cornwall
With miniature steam engines, a special Santa train, a lake and maze, this charming small attraction near Newquay is a great day out for families with younger children
10 of the best Christmas shopping cities in Europe
Put some sparkle into your festive shopping with our guide to the best boutiques, gift stores and markets in Europe
Making light work: grand designs at Bodø’s Stormen library and cultural centre
This Norwegian town, hastily rebuilt after second world war bombing, now has a vibrant and innovative arts centre in pride of place on its waterfront
Plov: Uzbekistan’s national obsession
The ingredients of this meaty rice dish may vary but the beloved central Asian dish always comes in massive portions
Tbilisi titbits: the Georgian dumpling from the hills
These parcels of meat or veg are wolfed down as enthusiastically in Tbilisi as in the countryside, and washed down with beer and a shot of vodka
Great Brittany: discovering the Crozon peninsula
If you’re going to Brittany – keep driving west. You’ll find huge uncrowded beaches, plenty of delicious seafood and some fairly dodgy festivals
10 top tips from our Rio de Janeiro correspondent
From the birthplace of samba to sundowners by the sea, our man in Rio knows where to go for a good night out, as well as the best spots for taking in the breathtaking tropical beauty of the ‘Marvellous City’
Oaxaca, Mexico – vivid art, joyous festivals – and ant eggs fried in garlic
The fantastic cuisine, textiles and parties of the southern Mexican city stem from a resilient indigenous culture
10 of the best things to do in Tallinn
There’s a lot more to Estonia’s capital than cheap beer. The 1,000-year-old city has a modern vibe, with architecture, museums and cafes to match