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Christmas Traditions in France: History, Customs and Legends
From Saint Nicholas and Père Fouettard to the bûche de Noël and Provençal santons: the history, customs and legends of a French Christmas.
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Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey: Tickets, Time and What to See
Tickets, opening days, how long to allow and what to prioritise at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey in Edinburgh.
Paris in January and February: Best Things to Do After Christmas
What to do in Paris after Christmas: galette des rois, the winter sales, quiet museums, cafés and the difference between January and February.
Edinburgh Castle: Tickets, How Long and What to See
Edinburgh Castle needs its own block of the day. How to book tickets, how long to allow, what to prioritise inside and when to skip it.
Paris in Winter: A 3-Day Sightseeing Itinerary
Three winter days are enough to discover three different sides of Paris: the medieval city on the islands and around the Louvre, the artists’ village on the hill, and the grand avenues leading to the Eiffel Tower. The route is…
New Year’s Eve in Paris 2027: Where to Celebrate and What to Do
Champs-Élysées street party, a festive dinner, a Seine cruise or a quiet café: how to choose your New Year's Eve in Paris, and what to know before you go.
Christmas in Paris 2026: Lights, Markets, Decorations and Holiday Traditions
Christmas in Paris 2026: where to see the best lights, which Christmas markets to pick, the department-store windows, ice rinks, holiday food and what to expect on December 24 and 25.
Portobello Edinburgh: Beach, Promenade and a Seaside Half-Day
Edinburgh has a beach. Here is how to do Portobello as an easy seaside half-day: getting there by bus, the promenade, swimming safety, food and what to combine it with.
Paris in Winter: Is It Worth Visiting? Best Things to See and Do
Long evenings, warm cafés and quiet museums: is Paris worth visiting in winter, what to see, what to pack and what to do when it rains.
Leith Edinburgh: What to See, Where to Eat and How Long to Stay
Leith is Edinburgh's historic port and one of its best places to eat and drink. What to see, how to get there and whether to give it a half day or a full one.