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Many people associate clans with Scotland, but the word originated in Ireland in the early Middle Ages. It derives from the Irish clann, meaning children, and is used to describe a highly organised hi

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A slow train journey through southern France shines a light on one of Europe’s early engineering masterpieces, the Canal du Midi, and the historic cities that thrived on its waters

Crossing the Atlantic via the Cape Verde islands is a detour well worth taking, says James Kenning

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Booking your first ocean voyage and don’t know where to start? Cruise expert Sara Macefield provides an insider’s guide to some of the best companies to set sail with