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5 Vital Tips to Make the Most of Your Amsterdam Beer Bike Adventure

Amsterdam is a city that every globetrotter has to visit at least once in a lifetime. It is always full of charm and energy, and there’s no better way to soak in its atmosphere than with a ride on an Amsterdam beer bike. This unique activity combines a sightseeing tour, endless and sincere fun, and the city’s one-of-a-kind cycling culture. Due to these reasons, beer biking has become one of the most popular ways to explore this magnificent European capital. Still, to truly get the most out of your trip, there are a few essential things to remember and always keep in mind. Here are five...

Liv Butler

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Summer fun in the countryside!

East Devon Countryside team provide events for all ages throughout the summer

There are a number of exciting events coming up this summer for all ages to enjoy.

Whether you fancy seeing wildlife from a canoe on one of the Countryside Canoe safari’s or want to learn more about the sea life found in rock pools there is something for everyone.

Events coming up include:

Saturday 18 June: Wake up to Wildlife: moths, birds & breakfast, 8am to 10am on Seaton Wetlands. Join the EDDC Rangers and a group of experienced volunteers for a morning of Bird ringing and...

6 things to see in the South West

Are you planning to see some of the south west of England this year? Well, if so, you’re going to need to have a few ideas up your sleeve. While it’s nice to read a book, peruse beautiful villages and walk along the shore, it’s well worth planning a few ‘big’ days out to ensure you see as many as the most breath-taking, inspiring and informative things on offer in this idyllic part of the UK. Here are six things to see in the south west this summer…

1. The Minack, Cornwall The Minack is an atmospheric theatre perched atop a cliff high above the Atlantic Ocean. Every summer it’s...

Dressing for a snow holiday

Summer is just around the corner, but not all of us are sun-loving lizards, are we? If the thought of sweltering in a heatwave and getting greasy in a puddle of factor 30 isn’t your idea of a good time, why not book yourself a holiday in colder climes? Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding or just exploring a frozen city on foot, here’s everything you’re going to need to pack in your snowy suitcase…

Items to layer: The key to packing for a snow holiday is to recognise that bigger isn’t necessarily better, and by that, we mean that padded clothing isn’t the most sensible way to...

More trains between Exeter and Exmouth

Great Western Railway (GWR) is running extra trains on Sundays between Exeter Central and Exmouth, from 15 May. Trains will run every half hour through most of the day on Sundays throughout the year, instead of the previous hourly service; with a number extending to Exeter St Davids. All services will call at Digby & Sowton, Newcourt, Topsham and Lympstone Village stations. Morning trains to Exmouth and afternoon trains back will also call at Polsloe Bridge, providing more opportunities for a seaside day trip to Exmouth. GWR Regional Development Manager Dan Okey said: "Helping to...

Dartmoor Rover service marks launch of OkeRail

The summer Sunday “Dartmoor Rover” train service resumed at the weekend, coinciding with the launch of the OkeRail community group.

Members of OkeRail, Great Western Railway (GWR) and Devon County Council were on board the 09.08 service from Exeter St David's to Okehampton yesterday (Sunday 15 May) which, for the first time, displayed the OkeRail logo.

OkeRail is working toward re-establishing daily passenger train services on the line between Okehampton and Exeter.

Mike Davies, Chairman of OkeRail, said: “The sizeable number of passengers boarding the train at...

The 6 Best States to Grow Old in America

It is not only in America; every elderly person requires great support and care. In addition, a good environment is advisable to help them deal with their conditions. Challenges such as low income, poverty, violent crime and high medical expenses affect old people in America. They require people who understand what they are going through, love, appreciate and accomplish their needs in time. There are states which are not favorable for the old but the 6 discussed below suits you during your old age.

The following are 6 best states to grow old in America

1. Aloha state It...

More Sunday trains to run between Exeter and Exmouth

Great Western Railway (GWR) will run extra trains on Sundays between Exeter Central and Exmouth from 15 May.

Trains will run every half hour through most of the day on Sundays throughout the year, instead of the previous hourly service; with a number extending to Exeter St Davids. All trains will call at Digby & Sowton, Newcourt, Topsham and Lympstone Village stations.

Morning trains to Exmouth and afternoon trains back will also call at Polsloe Bridge, providing more opportunities for a seaside day trip to Exmouth.

The improved Sunday service is an important...

Charity launches Devon holiday park

The Fire Fighters Charity - the UK's leading provider of life enhancing services for injured firefighters across the UK - has launched an innovative new holiday park in Devon in a bid to boost its fundraising income.

Faced with the challenge of securing a sustainable future in the face of a decline in its fundraising income, the Charity's trading arm - Fire Fighters Trading Ltd - has opened up its picturesque base in Chudleigh, making 20 spacious and well-equipped holiday bungalows available to the public to rent this summer and beyond.

Harcombe House Holidays - www....

Trampoline Park to open in Devon

There’s something to put a spring in your step this summer as the largest trampoline park in Devon and Cornwall is due to open in Plymouth in June.

A relatively new concept in the UK, the trampoline park concept originated from the USA and Australia before hitting Europe around 5 years ago. The popularity of the sporting activity has increased hugely over the last year with 30 UK parks opening in the last 12 months alone.

The Super Tramp Park, located in a huge 10,000ft warehouse on Breakwater Road, Plymstock, will feature over 50 trampolines, a dodgeball court, wall...

Ticket to Ride expands 2016 portfolio

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/26/2016 - 5:54pm

Exeter-based travel group Ticket to Ride (TTR) adds a series of new trips to its 2016 portfolio.

Specialists in surf and snow adventures across the globe, TTR offers instructor courses, gap year experiences, career break opportunities and camps to a variety of worldwide destinations.

With over ten years of experience catering to boardsports enthusiasts, the brand prides itself on its unique product offering. With a wave of exciting new surf trips available this season, TTR now visit Sri Lanka as well a host of other sensational surf hotspots, including Costa Rica,...

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