Welcome to the Flyer. This week:
Get under the skin of the world's cities with our series of quirky new video guides led by the people who live there. Week one kicks off with author Tahir Shah's eclectic guide to Casablanca; on Been there we're thirsty for your tips on the best cider festivals; Dom Joly sees the funny side of a trip to North Korea; plus all the latest news and comment, late deals and more.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS
Video guide: My City - author Tahir Shah's guide to Casablanca
The pick of autumn's food festivals
My Travels: Dom Joly in North Korea
Top 10 alternative Montreal attractions, from city surfing to a roller derby and fringe festivals
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THIS WEEK'S NEWS AND COMMENT
Roald Dahl Day expands into a full month of special events
Welcome to Holy Land – Europe's first Christian theme park
Ryanair must move away from low fares, says O'Leary
Bath cleansing brings Romans back to life
The surprisingly complex truth about planes and climate change
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ON BEEN THERE
Cider festivals, tours and pubs
Where can you celebrate the apple harvest? The best tips will be printed in this Saturday's Guardian Travel
Kings of the castles
Plan a historic day out with our readers' tips to the best in Britain
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On the way on theguardian.com
The second in our series of video city guides goes to Istanbul; India by train; plus Ask Tom solves your travel dilemmas
DID YOU MISS ...
In Saturday's Travel Guardian
Hip-hop meets sitars at Rajasthan's best new music festival; get the feel-good factor on a spiritual break; plus bare your sole on a barefoot walking holiday in the Yorkshire Dales
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LIFE ABROAD
Living abroad?
For advice on living and working in another country, as well as expert advice on foreign property markets, money matters and healthcare, visit Living Abroad on the Guardian Weekly website
