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The Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges have long drawn adventurous tourists to northern Pakistan, but these famous summits are far from the only beautiful places to visit in the country.

Nestled in the north-west corner of Ireland, the city of Derry-Londonderry (Northern Ireland) and the county of Donegal (Republic of Ireland) sit snugly side by side. Taken together, this pair have every ingredient you could want from a short break: a dollop of history, a splash of culture and immeasurable quantities of nature and adventure. Better yet, it’s a combination that few have yet to put together.

Northern Ireland's second city and Ireland's northern-most county sit rather snug together in the corner of the island of Ireland. But many are yet to discover the two make a fantastic combination for a twin break. Blending thought-provoking history, striking landmarks and an incredible natural world, Derry~Londonderry and County Donegal's Inishowen Peninsula offer everything you could wish for in a short, action-packed getaway.

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“This is our destination — a double-decker bus,” says guide Steven Casey. It’s not what you might expect on a Foodie City Cycle, as my tour of Derry with local slow adventure specialist Far and Wild is billed. But there it is — a grey and orange bus with the name ‘Decky’ on its display. It’s parked by the river alongside a kitchen in a converted shipping container. Steven’s smiling. “We’ll get a tasty wee snack,” he says.