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13th November 2017

2min

Royal Tour of Britain

Travelling from Edinburgh to London, the Royal Tour of Britain itinerary features visits to the iconic Edinburgh Castle, Kensington Palace, Windsor Castle and so much more.

Royal Tour of Britain
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26th October 2017

5min

On The Road: Tour Leader Micaela Hobbs

Micaela is passionate about all things travel. She has spent long periods of time in Southeast Asia and particularly loves Thailand where its people, culture, architecture, food and climate captured her heart. Micaela spent 7 years running small group, road bike tours through some of the most impressive jungle terrain Thailand has to offer.

On The Road: Tour Leader Micaela Hobbs
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21st May 2013

4min

Walking The Battlefields with Mark Banning

The History Blog met up with Mark Banning, One of Back-Roads most knowledgable Battlefield Tour Guides, to discuss his thoughts on the First World War, and discover the role he plays in helping keep its history alive for today’s generation.

Walking The Battlefields with Mark Banning
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23rd January 2012

9min

Back to the Front: The Battlefields of World War 1

Australians and New Zealanders have travelled to Gallipoli for decades to commemorate the WWI battles fought there, but in recent years they have been seeking out the Western Front. Paul Daley finds that organised tours are a moving history lesson.

Back to the Front: The Battlefields of World War 1