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Why traveling the Cornish Loop is the ultimate English roadtrip

Best train journeys for bears who like to travel

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Top pubs and bars for watching football in Britain

20 reasons to pack your bags for Britain in autumn & winter

12 surprising things about living in London as an expat

Paddington’s how to be a British bear etiquette guide

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11 surprising things about living in London

How to be a true Londoner

Kingsman: The Golden Circle

Where to shop like a real British gentleman

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6 luxury eco-friendly places to stay

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How to take the ultimate Welsh road trip

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