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Reindeer herding in Swedish LaplandA reindeer herder documents her daily life with her husband and young son in Lapland, northern Sweden -
December: the winnersWork, rest and play feature prominently in this month’s selection of readers’ great travel images from around the world -
How a young Kafka hoped to write budget travel guidesBefore writing his best-known works, Franz Kafka hoped to make millions with a series of “on the cheap” guides to European travel
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The reindeer derby: a race across the Arctic CircleThis week, they’re working in tandem but from November to April, the reindeer of northern Finland also compete in prepration for the world’s fastest reindeer race
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Top 10 budget beach hotels and B&Bs on Mexico’s Pacific coastEnjoy ocean views from rooftop bars or just step out and get the sand between your toes. From Mazatlán to Pochutla, here are 10 charming beachside escapes
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Top 10 budget beach hotels, guesthouses and hostels on the Yucatán peninsula, MexicoWell-known and deservedly popular for its jungle, coast and ancient ruins, the Yucatán peninsula can be a pricey place to stay – unless you pick one of these brilliant budget hotels and hostels
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Top 10 budget beach B&Bs in the SeychellesThe Seychelles islands of Mahé, Praslin and La Digue may be known for their luxury resorts but there is also a great selection of family-run, more affordable guesthouses just as close to the archipelago’s famous, world-class beaches
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Buenos Aires city guide: what to see, plus the best bars, restaurants and hotelsWith its modern art museums, hidden basement bars, and fast-evolving food scene, Argentina’s capital is the most sophisticated city in Latin America
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The winter tradition of 'mummering', Newfoundland, Canada – in picturesThe custom of ‘mummering’ – in which groups of friends go from house to house, disguising their faces and playing the fool – has sprung back to life in Newfoundland. It even has its own festival
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Good Hotel, Royal Victoria Dock, London: hotel reviewThis floating hotel has river views and a communal spirit, giving work to unemployed locals and inviting guests to relax in ‘living room’ spaces
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The Elm Tree, Spilsby, Lincolnshire: hotel reviewA new five-star B&B on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds offers bags of comfort and a chance to explore one of the country’s underappreciated rural areas
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Top 10 winter city breaks in EuropeWinter is the time for exploring snowy European cities full of cosy cafes – especially when they’re served by budget airlines with low-season fares
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Escape from the Blue Lagoon: Iceland, beyond ReykjavikAway from the increasingly crowded area around the capital, there are new ways of exploring Iceland’s untamed landscapes – and a hotel that looks like a Bond lair
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UK cabins and glampsites that are great in winterImmerse yourself in the outdoors but stay toasty warm at our pick of rustic stays inspired by accommodation in Finland, Lapland and even the Iranian highlands
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Down to the woods … a family break in a forest cabinHow can Kirsty Pope persuade her mud-averse husband to go on a forest activity break in winter? By staying in a luxury Forestry Commission cabin where you can observe the nature from your sofa
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Take the kids to … Wonderlab at the Science Museum, LondonThis new gallery inside the (otherwise free) museum invites children to become scientists through 50 interactive displays and regular live shows
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‘Grandfather rented the rock for £1 a year…’ Why sailor Alex Thomson loves JerseyThe round-the-world yachtsman’s fondest childhood memories are of holiday trips to a tiny islet off Jersey – and grabbing live lobsters with his bare hands
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Fossil fever: exploring Dorset's Jurassic Coast with Steve EtchesRetired plumber Steve Etches has spent years combing the coast for ammonites and dinosaur bones. He has collected so many a £5m, world-class museum, in the village of Kimmeridge, has been built to house them all
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Take the kids to … London Wetland Centre, BarnesThese wild acres are an oasis in busy south-west London – and even kids left cold by the many migrating birds will love the otters and adventure playground
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Trips into off-the-beaten-track India: readers’ tipsGetting under the skin of India can mean trekking in the Himalayas, taking mammoth rail and bus trips to remote temples and cycling in lush mountains
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10 of the best winter city breaks in Europe: readers’ travel tipsGlühwein and hot chocolate, snowy views, empty museums and comfort food … Guardian readers pick the best European cities for an atmospheric winter holiday
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Send us a tip about off-the-beaten track India and win a £200 hotel voucherIf you’ve travelled to parts of India few westerners see, you could win a £200 voucher from uk.hotels.com by sharing your tip on the untrodden subcontinent
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Tell us about your favourite discovery of 2016 and win £200 hotel voucherHave you found somewhere really fabulous on your travels in 2016? Whatever and wherever it is, we want to hear about it for our end-of-year round up
you may have missed
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Top 10 festive food traditions in EuropeWhether it’s cinnamon biscuits in Brussels, potato-anchovy casserole in Stockholm or Christmas pudding with a twist in Copenhagen, there’s a wealth of culinary delights on offer at yuletide
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The winter activity for adrenaline junkiesQuebec’s semi-frozen St Lawrence river is the fearsome setting for a form of canoe racing that involves going over, as well as around, giant hunks of ice
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10 of the best places to visit on the Ecuador coastAir Europa’s new flights from Madrid to Guayaquil started on 16 December, making an Ecuador trip easier. Here, we highlight a coastline of great resorts, as well as tropical forest and wildlife
Toon it up! The alternative city guide to Newcastle