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Walkable cities: Leuven
University city Leuven is where the Big Bang theory of the universe originated and boasts one of the best-known Gothic town halls in the world.
Inspiration
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Wellness retreats
From wild swimming to silent retreats, we picked out three wellbeing breaks to rejuvenate the mind and body.
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Walkable cities: Belfast
With plenty of low-cost flights to Belfast it’s an easy weekend hop for city wandering.
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Walkable cities: Basel
Discover Basel on foot, taking in Kleinbasel, Basel Münster, Altstadt and more.
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A voyage of discovery in Greece
Samantha Priestley uncovers the lesser visited Greek Islands on a seven-day cruise, taking in Ikaria, Patmos, Lipsi, Kalymnos, Amorgos, Iraklia and Serifos.
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Wedding venues with wow factor
Looking for inspiration for your wedding venue? Portal North’s Elaine Wilson picks out three locations where drama, beauty and atmosphere combine.
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Balearic retreats uncovered
The Balearic Islands may be famed for their popular beaches but it’s the more remote landscapes that offer true tranquility, as Lauren Kate Hughes discovers.
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Chasing the eclipse
On 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will sweep across the Arctic and Atlantic oceans. Martin Guttridge-Hewitt charts the best vantage points.
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The sanctuary of simplicity
The surge in travel aimed at reconnecting with nature ranges from digital detoxes to dark sky escapes. Portal North went into the woods to explore…
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How we see it: France
Ang Matthews and Ian Wild Eastwood are the couple behind coveted ceramics brand Fire Station Square Pottery. Portal North caught up with the dynamic duo to find out about their love affair with France.
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Year-round escapes you’ll love
From sun-seeking off the African coast to hiking the Adonis Trail in Cyprus, we asked our experts to pick out three escapes with year-round appeal.
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Eco-conscious luxury at Cap St Georges
Nestled on the unspoiled southwest coast of Cyprus, luxury beachfront retreat Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort is just minutes from Paphos. Sitting next to the Akamas National Park, the resort is surrounded by undulating hills and coastline