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Castles are a big feature of the area and walking from castle to castle is a popular activity. There are over 350 of them perched on hilltops or nestling in vineyards

In 2006 the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) voted the north east county of Northumberland to be the most tranquil region in England

Northern England is home to some of the UK's oldest and most imposing castles.

Three medieval castles with turbulent histories.

From The Old Town Square to the Jewish Quarter and Prague Castle, the Czech Republic's capital city is full of things to do, beginning with a stroll over Charles Bridge.

South Tyrol for outdoor vacations like mountain climbing and hiking. Explore the Seiseralm, Europe's largest area of mountain pastureland, surrounded by the Dolomites.

Many of Slovenia's best attractions lie off the beaten track. Car rentals in Slovenia are one way to reach them. Find out how and where to arrange car hire in Slovenia.

Draped with acres of manicured vineyards and rolling hills, Tuscany is the largest wine region in Italy. Taking a wine tour of this region is a must for wine lovers.

Northumberland National Park is England's northernmost national park. It contains pre-historic buildings and carvings and is a good area for walking - good fishing too.

Those looking for a rewarding and authentic travel or holiday experience in the south of France may enjoy spending time in Allauch - a tiny but charming French village.

When former President George W. Bush called several nations part of the "Axis of Evil, " BBC reporter Ben Anderson decided to see what people in those nations are like.

It maybe starting to show its age, but Final Fantasy VII is still an excellent game that every RPG fan should play.

The Rhone Valley is known as the starting point for the annual Beaujolais 'run' but it is also famous for its gastronomy, especially Bourg-en-Bresse Chicken.

Greywalls Hotel is known in the golfing world as the best place to stay if you want to play on the Muirfield Golf Course - a venue for several British Open championships.

Hiking, on any terrain, is pleasurable but when you factor in rugged mountains and green vistas you have an extraordinary experience awaiting you.

Visit the Gower , Britain's first Area of Natural Beauty; The Pembrokeshire Coast, Britain's only coastal National Park or Wales's largest indoor market in Swansea.

For those seeking a romantic getaway, Prague, lyrically dubbed the "City of a Hundred Spires" for its many multi-spired churches, is the perfect destination.

The Stonehenge Solstice is only one conservation problem to be faced by English Heritage. Increased tourist interest has led to the need for a total site re-vamping.

The 15th season of The Amazing Race continues in Prague as one team suffered incredibly bad luck but was ultimately saved by the third and final non-elimination leg.

Modern Warfare 2 tries too hard to out-do the original and ultimately disappoints. The nonsensical plot and weak plot twists make it far less compelling.