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Singapore, travel

24 Hours in Singapore – The Perfect Layover

Is 24 hours long enough to see everything you want to in Singapore? My recent experience is no. This tiny country packs a punch and I’d recommend spending a couple…

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January 1, 2020
travel, UAE

Visiting Dubai? Travel Tips Before You Go

Before my first trip to Dubai, I had a lot of questions. I knew the UAE’s laws and customs were quite different from the UK, but I was still unsure…

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April 10, 2018
lifestyle

How to Make Vietnamese Coffee – Taste of Travel

So it’s been awhile since I’ve posted, and while I have a bunch of posts I wrote just before lockdown, I’ve not felt right publishing them while we’ve staying been…

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June 9, 2020
  • Europe,  Slovenia

    Ljubljana – A guide to Slovenia’s fairytale capital

    September 9, 2023 / 1 Comment

    Imagine you are looking for a beautiful European city break with cobbled streets and lots of cafes. Tree-lined streets and a river flanked by beautifully architectured bridges are overlooked by a fairytale castle sitting high on a hill. Food and drink aren’t too expensive. The city also is uncrowded, spotlessly clean and easy to get around. It exists, and it is Slovenia’s capital. Welcome to Ljubljana. 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. A Mini-break in Ljubljana, Slovenia As one of Europe’s smallest capital cities, Ljubljana can easily be…

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    Lake Bled, Slovenia – the perfect mini break

    December 18, 2022
  • 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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    May 14, 2019

    Singapore Travel Tips For Your First Visit

    January 7, 2020
  • 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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    January 3, 2021

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    March 10, 2020

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    January 12, 2020
  • Australia,  travel

    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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    Exploring the Gold Coast, Australia

    July 16, 2020

    Sydney, Australia in 4 Days – the perfect itinerary

    August 24, 2020

    Guide to Byron Bay, Australia

    July 27, 2020
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