On the Luce is an award-winning travel site for people who are looking for stylish, affordable and sustainable travel experiences around the world.
I’m Lucy, and I’ve been travelling the world for over 25 years and sharing stories, tips and photos from my trips at On the Luce for the last 12 years. From weekend breaks in the UK to European rail trips and long-haul adventures, my guides, itineraries and advice will help you make the most of your travel adventures, large and small.
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Explore Edinburgh’s most elegant neighbourhood on this free self-guided New Town walking tour, featuring Georgian squares, gardens, galleries and museums – with map and directions … - Free self-guided Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile walking tour (with map)
Take a journey through time along Edinburgh’s most famous street with this free self-guided Royal Mile walking tour, featuring the highlights of Edinburgh’s Old Town … - Visiting the Promenade Plantée, Paris: The original High Line park
Discover the Promenade Plantée in Paris (also known as the Coulée Verte René-Dumont) – the world’s first elevated urban park, which runs along a former …
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