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This mystical-looking castle in Japan that is affectionately known as the 'castle in the sky'.
Echizen Ōno Castle (its real name) stands 800 foot above sea level.
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When it gets foggy, however, the castle appears like something out of a...
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Soaring numbers of families are being penalised for taking their children on holiday during term time with the number of fines handed out increasing three-fold in two years.
Fears that parents are being criminalised as tens of thousands of parents have been handed out fines in the last year alone, according to an investigation by the Press...
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File under: World travel
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If you like your personal space and hate intruders you should look away now as we've rounded up the busiest, most crowded places in the world where standing room is the only option.
Feel like a sardine on your commute to work? It's nothing compared to what passengers in the world's most crowded train station have to put up with - they have 3.64...
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Already dreaming of next year's holiday but not sure where to go? Don't panic, we've got it all sorted for you!
Summer is officially over and we're settling into autumn with plenty of crisp mornings and long evenings ahead - perfect for dreaming of your holiday in 2016.
However far afield you fancy going, there is something to it your schedule...
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The annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has been running for 52 years now and the winners to this year's competition have just been announced.
Don Gutoski from Canada has taken the title this year with his stunning photograph entitled 'A Tale of Two Foxes'.
See also: Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlisted images
The...
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You've just had a five-star meal in Tokyo, but how do you express your appreciation for the service you received? Well, you definitely don't leave a tip! There's no tipping culture in Japan - and leaving one may even be seen as an insult.
But if you're in the USA, or France... well, that's a different matter.
Tipping in an unfamiliar...
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The UK is a superb place for an activity holiday. With incredible coastlines, majestic mountains and fun-filled forests, the possibilities are endless - whether you seek a soft adventure with the kids or a challenging active break with friends.
An activity break in Britain provides the opportunity to relax while getting more from your escape by...
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Being on holiday in an unfamiliar place can make you feel vulnerable - so it's not surprising that tourists are highly susceptible to becoming victims of scams and petty crime.
How can you avoid these? Awareness is key. This Buzzfeed video shows eight common tourist scams reported by victims - so make sure you don't fall for them.
1. Street...
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This adorable baby owl bobbing his head to the Halloween classic Monster Mash was rescued after a storm by Ken Lockwood, founder of the Eagle Valley Raptor Center in Kansas, USA.
Ken tells Inside Edition that when baby owls don't have siblings, he uses stuffed animals for orphaned owls to snuggle with.
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"Sometimes I...
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Two of England's most renowned national parks are to be extended to create a vast area of almost continuous protected land, the Government has said.
The Yorkshire Dales will be increased by almost 24% and the Lake District by 3% to virtually join up the two parks into the largest area of National Park land stretching across Yorkshire, Cumbria...
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A hotel with a gorgeous garden can make for a truly memorable escape. With manicured lawns, wildflower meadows and abundant kitchen gardens, these beautiful hotel gardens are not just to be admired from afar.
Whatever the season or weather, these gardens in the UK and abroad create the perfect setting to really relax on holiday, where you can go...
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These baboons came up with a novel way to cross the river - by giving the kids a piggy back.
The adorable baby baboons were too small to make the leap, so they clung onto the grown-ups as they hopped from rock to rock across the river.
See also: Baboon' life saved with help from the Bee Gees
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That moment when you wake up and realise you booked flights to Brazil last night - but have no memory of actually doing it.
A bank worker from Glasgow, Jamie Athers, 24, had a particularly wild night out on the town in August and, when he got home, decided to book himself the holiday of a lifetime.
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Love cinema? Wish you could watch unlimited films all day, every day? Well with a Cineworld Unlimited Card you can. And better still, we've teamed up with Cineworld to give away two cards for you and a friend to watch as many movies as you like for a year!
With an exciting line up of new film releases, including the much-anticipated SPECTRE, the...
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Looking for the perfect cruise holiday? Cruise Critics have selected the best ocean cruise lines for 2015.
P&O Cruises took the title for 'Best New Ship' this year with the Britannia. The ocean liner has been praised for its sophisticated decor, popular bars and clubs and a cookery club among other exciting activities for guests.
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With a booming music scene, diverse arts and a variety of vibrant nightlife and dining options, Glasgow is the ideal location for an entertaining city break in the UK.
We've teamed up with Hilton to offer you the chance to win an overnight stay for two at Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre located in the heart of the rich city. The prize...
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Airline food has never been famous for being exactly gourmet - but these days some carriers are going all out to up their game . Travel and Leisure recently asked its readers to assess the best from the worst in terms of mile-high meals. Airline food from all over the world was rated to help the magazine refine its list of the best and this...
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