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Five tourist trips in England inspired by classic novels
Five tourist trips in England inspired by classic novels Heather Green, Nottingham Trent University Some books can really bring to life the place in which they’re set. Their words knit together in such a way that whole landscapes or entire floorplans of buildings you’ve never visited before spring forth in your mind. Often these settings are based upon real places. So with domestic travel restrictions set to be relaxed from April, that might be the opportune moment to discover some of the UK’s best literary heritage sites. From violently beautiful windswept moors to boisterous town squares, here are five such places and the books they inspired: 1. Greenway, Devon in…
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Henley Passport Index issued its Q1 2021 ranking: How powerful is your passport?
The Henley Passport Index, which regularly measures the world’s most travel-friendly passports, has just released its latest report – along with predictions for the future. Japan maintains its leadership in 2021 as the most powerful passport in the world, while the Asian giant has ranked first since 2018, according to the Henley Passport Index, which published the ranking on Tuesday. The Indian passport is the 85th most powerful passport in the world, based on the 2021 Henley Passport Index. The country finished the same ranking as Tajikistan in the annual list made by London-based research firm Henley & Partners. The world’s most powerful passports for 20211. Japan 2. Singapore 3.…
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COVID19: India extend the temporary suspension of flights to & from the UK till 7 January 2021
India on Wednesday extended the temporary ban on flights to and from UK to January 7, 2021 after cases of the new strain of coronavirus were detected in the country. The development came after testing 20 people who had returned to India from the UK had positive for the new Covid-19 variant, which is 20% more contagious. It was reported on Tuesday that six British returnees tested positive for the new Covid-19 strain. Decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to & from the UK till 7 January 2021. Thereafter strictly regulated resumption will take place for which details will be announced shortly. — Hardeep…
