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Ringed by lofty beech trees and standing alongside the ancient Ridgeway National Trail above the Vale of White Horse near the village of Ashbury, this impressive stone-chambered long barrow is over 5,

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In December, the picturesque city of Tallinn becomes even more magical. Light installations and tiny illuminated trees brighten the medieval cobbled streets, while the Christmas market and its towerin