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Waving daffodils, bluebell woods and muddy tracks … Time to stride out into the colourful countryside 1. Helford River, Cornwall Britain’s microclimates reliably fast-forward the spring season. Sunny, sheltered Helford in Cornwall rarely gets snow or freezing temperatures, allowing early-spring flowers – including daffodils, white-flowered ramsones and primroses – a chance to get a head start on the rest of Britain. Stopping at Falmouth allows for the gathering of picnic provisions, after which it’s an easy 2½-mile walk from Helford to Frenchman’s Creek. Kestle Barton en route has a picnic area and usually an honesty box for drinks and snacks....

Most people focus on the monuments and museums the eye can see when planning a trip in Europe. But you’ll be missing out if you don’t consider the cities, towns and villages that exist underwater. Read on for the amazing history behind the bustling cities that became underwater worlds - and which parts of them are visible to this day. What are the origins of European cities? 200,000 years is mostly agreed upon as being the start of humans walking the Earth, following 540 million years of evolution after a bag-like creature with a huge mouth crawled out of the...

It’s not uncommon for towns and cities in Europe to take a little inspiration from each other. After all, so many architectural movements have originated from the continent over the past few centuries. But what about encountering the Eiffel Tower in South Africa? Or an Italian shopping promenade in China? The mind boggles. Here are some incredible examples of places around the world that have embraced the look and feel of Europe. 1. Little Paris, South Africa Situated in the town of Hartbeespoort, South Africans that don’t wish to make the 15-hour trip to the real deal can always head to Little Paris instead....

Home is the first space in your life, and work is the necessary second, outside, or within your dwelling. The car is a treasured third space. Americans have a special attachment to their chosen ride, often naming it, and always feeling the freedom it represents with avid appreciation. From receiving a first kiss, to having the “let’s move-in together” conversation, in the third space, it is a meaningful destination for memory making moments. It is also an escape haven, and the perfect venue for communication, life contemplation, nugget and fry food consumption, and music blaring/vocalizing, de-stressing from life’s numerous challenges....

If you're looking for the idyllic location for a proposal, you came to the right list. These are the places voted on by real readers, many of whom had proposals of their very own on these islands. The beaches of Kauai offer a serenity that's a perfect match for a beautiful sunset proposal while The Baths of Virgin Gorda make a striking spot for adventurous couples to say "I will." Also, we recommended tropical islands are the great choices! If a destination wedding is on the horizon, Maui or Lanai make accessible spots for friends and family to get to...