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As part of their invasion, the Romans constructed a number of major roads throughout Britain, some of which are still followed today

Many new roads, forts and towns changed the landscape in the Balkans during the Roman rule.

Ancient roadways, like their modern counterparts, served to increase commerce and trade while providing mechanisms linked to military success and national defense.

The Romans built more roads than any other pre-modern civilization.

The Romans built roads to be able to move large numbers of defensive forces and increase trade

The network of roads built by the Romans played a significant role in the development of Western Civilization.

Less than two miles north of Bishop Auckland stands a relic of the early Roman occupation of Britain. A similar distance to the west is one that dates from Saxon times

The Ridgeway and Peddars Way are prehistoric tracks that run diagonally across England, though some of its best landscapes. They're now hiking tracks, too.

The Peddars Way Footpath runs through Norfolk, among fields and by the sea, introducing walkers to the delights of lowland England.

For a real touch of English culture take a trip to Exeter for its Summer Craft Market in the glorious setting of the Cathedral Green.

Spa treatments are designed for all ages at some of Italy's most prestigious locations, where natural hot springs provide the mineral-rich waters for health and beauty.

A Roman Bridge and a luscious Cedar Forest outside of the Village of Bonnieux in the Vaucluse, are ideal spots to stop and soak up the history and beauty of this region.

When the Romans departed Britain in the early fifth century the road system they left behind did not disappear, but it did change.

Archaeologists are working as fast as they can at the rapidly developing site of the 2012 London Olympics and have unearthed finds dating back to the Iron Age.

Over four thousand years people have travelled English county byways. Research Lancashire's ancient trade routes by sampling its hotels, restaurants and public houses.

Britain's historic hotels have many mysterious guests and here are some of the best ghostly tales of the spirits who haunt the corridors - and never pay their bills!

Civil engineering is one branch of the engineering profession, and is concerned with the understanding development of structures meant for public use.

Examples of ghostly apparitions in the northwest of England

Book now to play a round of golf on the 2010 Ryder Cup Course at the Celtic Manor Resort, as Wales hosts the Ryder Cup for the first time. Some tee times now available

The Paradors of Spain are synonomous with grandeur and style, from 3 star to 5 star Grand Luxury hotels, modern builds to palaces, their standards are impecable.

The Pennine Way National Trail s England's best known long distance footpath - and its most popular.

The Roman fort at Vindolanda predates Hadrian's Wall. It defended northern Roman Britain until the fifth century AD and supported a substantial civilian settlement.

Unlike many cities after the fall of the Roman Empire, Bosra found a new life as a flourishing Muslim town. This has lasted into the present day.

Queen Boudicca led the Iceni tribe in a revolt that nearly ended Roman rule in Britain. Why did this woman take up arms against the might of the Roman empire

Buying Christmas presents on London's two main shopping streets saves time and all the big department stores are here.

Beaches, castles and child-friendly hosts make Portugal a perfect destination for children, but it may take a spooky chapel to lure them to attractions you want to see

Wiltshire's gentle hills are lumpy with Bronze Age burial mounds and mysterious henges. Now, a new path loops among the eight nearly new horse carvings.

If Ibiza is too busy and Mallorca too well known for you, discover the discreet charms of Formentera - the smallest of the Balearic islands.

Known as Aidensfield in "Heartbeat" and Hogsmeade railway station in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", this English village is a popular tourist destination.

Hadrian's Wall is the best-know visible frontier of the Roman Empire, marking the north westerly extent of Rome's territory.

Hiking in France on the Grandes Randonees offers backpackers the chance to explore a wide variety of stunning outdoor terrain while enjoying French culture and history.

Over 2,500 miles of public paths for walking, cycling and horse riding across England and Wales are protected as National Trails for their outstanding natural beauty.

The crowning glory of the Comminge region in SW France is the mighty architectural masterpiece of the cathedral of St Bertrand de Comminges.

Lewes, county town of East Sussex and an hour by train from London, is an historic English town with a long tradition of dissent. It even has its own currency.

Over the course of Roman history, the legion evolved from a force of citizen-soldiers to a state-funded standing army comprised of non-Roman soldiers.

Chesters Roman Fort preserves evidence about the military units who occupied forts along Hadrian's Wall and how those forts operated

One of many groups of Germanic tribes who existed in the power vacuum of Dark-Age Europe, the Franks soon rose above the rest once united by Clovis.1,2,3

England's long distance walks offer diverse enjoyments - from bleak and challenging moorland walks to gentle lowland rambles.

Hauntings are present in many locations such as the Treasurer's House, Theatre Royal, Clifford's Tower, Yorkshire Museum and York Castle.

Silbury hill is a Neolithic mystery. Its original purpose is unknown but final explorations of the hill's tunnels demonstrates its continued importance throughout time

The remains of Palmyra are at first glance typically classical. There are also many elements to the city's architecture that are unique

This battle marked the end of a successful rebellion of the Celtic tribes in Southern Britain. It was a victory of superior tactics versus overwhelming numbers.

Historic Troyes in the French Aube en Champagne region is famous for its marvelous half-timbered buildings, Gothic churches with stained-glass windows, and outlet malls.

Sightseeing by bike is the cheapest and healthiest way to discover German cities. There are signposted bikeways all over in the country.

Country Walking Magazine in 2004 rated Alfred Wainwright's Coast to Coast Walk across Britain as the second best walk in world, runner up only to the Milford Sound Track.