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Here is a list of books to read, in order to better understand the Black Lives Matter movement and inform yourself on racism in the United States and beyond.

Europe

United Kingdom

Essential Books To Read To Educate Yourself About Racism

Some of England's most captivating countryside lies within easy reach of the capital – here's how to explore it on a weekend trip from London.

England

London

5 Weekend Trips and Getaways from London

Visitors arriving in England from more than 50 countries will no longer need to quarantine from July 10, the British government has announced.

England Scraps Quarantine Rules for Some International Travel

Whisk yourself away to the English countryside for a much-needed break with one of these idyllic day trips from London.

The 5 Best Day Trips From London

Edinburgh has an enviable number of spots worthy of a day trip, from ethereal lochs to sprawling moors.

Scotland

Edinburgh

The 5 Best Tours and Excursions From Edinburgh

From sunken streets and art galleries to royal ships and antique spying devices, this is Culture Trip’s pick of the very best attractions in Edinburgh.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in nature by cosying up in the luxury yurts, campervans and treehouses dotted around the verdant countryside of the UK and Ireland.

The 11 Best Glamping Sites in the UK and Ireland

Black women for centuries have faced prejudice on counts of both race and gender. Culture Trip chronicles the lives of some of these amazing women who've earned a place in history

The History-Making Black Women You Should Know About

There may be 1.5 billion English speakers in the world, but we're pretty confident not all of them know all the ins and outs of the British version. Some expressions are so devoid of logic they throw even native speakers at times.

Linguistics 101: the Most Useful British Idioms That Americans Don’t Understand

Here are some of the beaches we think are well worth a visit. However, you should always check the travel advice for any location before setting off.

Brilliant British Beaches To Visit

The next 12 months will see virtual catwalks, antiviral material innovation and reformed business models with localised production and fewer collections.

The New Look: Fashion in a Post-Pandemic World

From blackberry crumble to nettle spanakopita, you can make these delicious recipes using food foraged from your local area.

Delicious Recipes to Make Using Foraged Foods

Pimm’s is the lifeblood of the English national myth. Few drinks have such a potent and established image in the minds of the public, yet it has had its share of ups and downs in popularity throughout its history.

Drunk Histories: The Story of Pimm’s 

When the city gets to be a bit too much, or the countryside air is simply calling your name, head to one of these destinations for the day and reset.

The Best 5 Day Trips From Edinburgh

From art galleries and pubs to theatres and suggestive walking pathways, read our guide to discover the best things to see and do in East London.

The Top Alternative Things to See and Do in East London

Milan will be your next European city break once you read our guide to what makes the city special.

11 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Milan at Least Once in Their Lifetime

Explore the best museums, art, architecture and sites in Italy’s design and fashion capital.

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Milan

Train in ancient fighting techniques at the Gruppo Storico Romano, a group aiming to revive the culture and traditions synonymous with the glory days of Rome.

Learn to Fight at Rome's Gladiator School

The Best Travel, Food and Culture Guides for Italy, Europe - Local News & Top Things to Do

Italy

Guides & Tips

11 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Milan at Least Once in Their Lifetime

Milan will be your next European city break once you read our guide to what makes the city special.

See & Do

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Milan

History

Learn to Fight at Rome's Gladiator School