Britain’s Best City Hotels Outside The Capital

Beyond London’s buzzing streets, Britain’s regional cities are home to some of the country’s finest hotels. From the Scottish elegance of Edinburgh to Oxford’s university charm, the best urban hotels outside the capital celebrate their distinctive neighbourhoods with sophisticated character. Below, find 13 of our favourite scattered across Britain and Ireland, ...

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Our Pick Of The Best Jazz Bars In London

Believe it or not, London can do jazz. From the legendary Ronnie Scott’s to lesser known gems and buzzy new openings, this scene is one of the best nights out the city has to offer. Read on for our pick of the best jazz bars in London, from Soho to Chelsea.
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A Bookworm’s Guide To London’s Loveliest Independent Bookshops

There’s nothing better than whiling away the hours in a cosy bookshop. Luckily, London is home to some of the most beautiful, historical and unconventional out there. And, thanks to the unruly beast that is TikTok (or, more specifically, #BookTok), it looks like they’re here to stay.
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The real reason why every railroad in America has the same rocks lining the tracks

Railroad tracks run all across America. It's nearly impossible to drive through a town, no matter how small, without coming across a set of railroad tracks. But have you ever looked down and wondered why every railroad track you see has the same rocks surrounding the tracks?

There's never a variation of colors, shapes, or sizes. You never see railroad tracks surrounded by pebbles or sitting…

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