Imagine standing in both the North and South hemisphere at the same time. In Quito you can: “it sits at the point determined by a French scientific expedition in 1736 to be latitude 0° 0’ 0”.”

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Make your trip to Mumbai an #eco-friendly one by using our green guide to the city: http://bit.ly/10CvclG

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It has been described as Europe’s “secret capital” of rock music, and it’s the birthplace of Primal Scream, Franz Ferdinand, Simple Minds and Snow Patrol. Glasgow has a range of  fantastic venues, which makes it a great place for musicians to gig in.

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Carreg Cennen is sited in a romantic location thanks to its panoramic views. Consequently, we’ve included it in our compilation of the top five Welsh castles: http://bit.ly/12dNtYS #Travel #Wales #Castle

“The most cycle-friendly country in the world, Holland has a fantastically well-integrated network of cycle paths that make it simple for even the rawest cycling greenhorns to get around by bike, and to enjoy its under-rated and sometimes swooningly beautiful vast skies, flat pastures and huge expanses of water.”

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New Zealand’s Marlborough has been on the world wine map since the late 1980s because of the Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc. A winery tour is a great way of discovering how wine is now made, and “somehow it always seems that little bit fresher and fruitier when sampled at source out of a decent tasting glass”.

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The small village of Bantham, Devon, has been protected from development by its fiercely protective owners, the Evans Estate. This means that it’s loved equally by surfers and the bucket-and-spade brigade.

Bantham is included in our list of Britain’s top ten beaches. How many of them have you visited? http://bit.ly/19tfZsd

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Hong Kong on a budget - ten things to do in in Hong Kong for free: http://bit.ly/13x5VPh

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India is an exciting country that overloads the senses with loud, bustling streets, vibrant colours and delicious food sizzling on street corners. Here’s how to make the most of your trip without feeling overwhelmed: http://bit.ly/12u6rMJ

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China’s Yellow River stretches over a lengthy 5400km, coming into contact with several towns and cities, before reaching the Yellow Sea; making it the sixth longest river in the world.

Here are ten highlights along its meandering course that shouldn’t be missed: http://bit.ly/10w9IXQ

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Rough Guides Senior Editor Andy Turner explains why Dahab is an ideal location for thrill seekers and scuba enthusiasts: http://bit.ly/YSQHo3

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Ely Cathedral, Ely, was constructed over the course of two hundred years and its enormous West Tower dominates the skyline. Critics often describe the Octagon Lantern tower in the centre as “one of the most spectacular spaces ever built in an English church”.
Read more about Ely Cathedral and other beautiful British places of worship here: http://bit.ly/17YZe9q

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The Jemaa el Fna square, Morocco, is a vibrant area where entertainment is always guaranteed: http://bit.ly/13elozU
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The interior of Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula is largely ignored by tourists, who favour the sandy beaches of the coast. Consequently, some of Egypt’s most dramatic scenery is unjustly missed.

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