The world could have its first ever floating city by 2020
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View ArticleUK streets eerily quiet on Christmas Eve as festive Brits stay home amid Covid
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View ArticleMinimal packing, maximum fun – 15 tips for a stress-free city break
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View ArticleThis artist’s incredibly detailed models show the reality of living in a city
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