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Hidden Beaches and Coastal Walks in the UK

--- title: "Hidden Beaches and Coastal Walks in the UK" author: Alex published: false tags: - travel - uk - guide --- The UK's coastline stretches over eleven thousand miles. Beyond the famous resorts lie quieter beaches and dramatic cliff paths accessible to those willing to

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The Hidden Costs of Budget Airlines (and How to Avoid Them)

Budget airlines advertise fares that seem impossibly cheap. Often, they are. The business model depends on passengers paying substantially more than the headline price through optional extras that are effectively mandatory. Understanding this structure allows you to pay genuinely low fares without nasty surprises at the airport. The Seat Selection

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New Forest Parking Charges Confirmed for April 2026

The New Forest has long been one of the UK's best-value day out destinations. Unlike National Trust or English Heritage sites, parking at Forestry England's New Forest car parks has been free for decades. That is about to change. Forestry England has confirmed that parking charges

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The End of the Liquids Ban. How AI Is Changing Airport Security

UK airports are rolling out a new generation of AI-powered security lanes that could finally spell the end of the dreaded liquids ban. Major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Southampton, Aberdeen, and Glasgow are now testing advanced CT scanner technology that allows passengers to leave laptops and liquids in their

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The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April

--- title: "The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April" author: Alex status: draft published_at: 2026-02-20T08:00:00.000Z tags: - eurostar - paris - day-trip - budget-travel - france featured_image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569230516306-5a8cb5586399?w=1200 featured_image_alt: "Eurostar train

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The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April

--- title: "The £98 Paris Day Trip Is Back. Book Before April" author: Alex status: draft published_at: 2026-02-20T08:00:00.000Z tags: - eurostar - paris - day-trip - budget-travel - france featured_image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1569230516306-5a8cb5586399?w=1200 featured_image_alt: "Eurostar train

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Oyster Card vs Contactless. Which Is Cheaper for London Transport

--- title: "Oyster Card vs Contactless. Which Is Cheaper for London Transport" author: Alex published: false tags: - transport - london - guide --- London transport accepts both Oyster cards and contactless bank cards. Both cap daily spending automatically. Neither is universally superior. The best choice depends on