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travel, UK

6 Reasons to Visit Tewkesbury

I had not heard of Tewkesbury before stumbling across it when looking for a house to rent to spend the Christmas holidays. As it turns out, it was an idyllic…

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January 2, 2018
Italy, travel

How to Spend 3 Days in Venice

Spending 3 days in Venice, Italy should give you enough time to see all the major highlights of this ever-popular city. When I first visited Venice, I expected to be…

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March 20, 2017
lifestyle, travel, UK

Go to Glastonbury? Don’t forget to pack these

The tickets are sold, and in June approximately 200,000 wellie-wearing festival goers will descend on Worthy Farm in Somerset for four days of the best music, great parties, good food,…

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April 29, 2019
  • Europe,  Slovenia

    Lake Bled, Slovenia – the perfect mini break

    December 18, 2022 / 2 Comments

    If you’ve seen a picture of Lake Bled, the image has probably stuck in your mind. An impossibly turquoise lake surrounded by mountains and lush forests with a little island that is home to a pretty white church. It is the kind of place that you think you’ll get there and it could not be possibly as lovely as the photos. But it is, a charming fairytale setting. Lake Bled is located in the northern part of Slovenia, just a stone’s throw away from the Austrian border, and you’ll see some similarities, from the picturesque mountains to the cute Alpine-style buildings dotting the landscape. Disclosure: Some of the links in…

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  • travel,  UK

    Derry Northern Ireland – 10 things to do

    November 28, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Derry is Northern Ireland’s second largest city and offers a surprising amount of things to do for visitors. Often overlooked by visitors in favour of Belfast or cities in the Republic, Londonderry / Derry’s troubled history may have hampered the city’s tourist industry in past decades. But, Derry has come leaps and bounds in recent years. The city is now  attracting visitors with its varied history and Irish charm. Today you’ll find a thriving cultural city with good food, beer, and friendly locals. If it wasn’t for the fact that I have family in the city, which brings me here at least once a year over the past 10 years, it…

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  • Australia,  travel

    How to See Fairy Penguins in Melbourne

    February 8, 2021 / 1 Comment

    Seeing as many of Australia’s incredible wildlife is top of the bucket list for visitors to Australia. Whether it’s seeing a kangaroo hopping across a field or a koala sleeping in a eucalyptus tree or any of its wonderfully unique marsupials, birds and reptiles. But did you know that the south coast of Australia is home to penguins? Yes, actual penguins. And even better, the penguins are easy to see while you are staying in Australia’s hippest city, Melbourne. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you make a purchase. I absolutely adore…

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    A Day Trip to Australia’s Blue Mountains

    January 3, 2021 / 1 Comment

    You won’t run out of things to do in Sydney quickly, but I was glad to have enough time for a day trips. There’s many to choose from, but none so spectacular as the Blue Mountains. The Blue Mountains are an area about an hour and a half from Sydney. They are named for the bluish haze hanging over them. Because of the views and outdoor activities, the mountains are popular with tourists and city dwellers in need of fresh air alike. Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means, at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission if you make a purchase.…

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  • Australia,  travel

    Visiting Taronga Zoo in Sydney

    December 6, 2020 / 0 Comments

    It’s been awhile since I’ve published a travel post. Of course it still hasn’t felt like the right time for travel content. However, with many parts of Australia now opening up, including Taronga Zoo in Sydney, I feel like it is ok to start sharing my adventures in Australia one year ago. After all it has been sitting in my drafts for ages! If you go to one wildlife park in Australia, make it Taronga Zoo in Sydney. It’s such a great zoo and the beautiful views over the harbour are gorgeous. Taronga Zoo features so much of Australia’s amazing wildlife. But it isn’t just an Aussie wildlife park. Some…

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