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  • travel,  UK

    Exploring Oxford, UK in one day

    June 26, 2019 / 4 Comments

    Oxford is one of the most visited cities in the UK, attracting over 7 million visitors each year. It needs little introduction, being home to the most famous university in the world. Exploring Oxford is easy to do in one day and you should have time to see many of the city’s highlights. As I mentioned recently in my post about great day trips from London, Oxford is easy to reach from London, making a great day out. Here’s what we got up to on our day trip to Oxford and our recommendations of what to see, do and eat. *Disclosure: this post contains some affiliate links, meaning, at no…

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    Travel Tips to Know Before Visiting Italy

    May 28, 2019 / 7 Comments

    Italy, one of my favourite places to visit and an easy country in Europe to travel. But like any country, there are some things to know if you are a first time visitor that will save you time, money, and make your life easier. Here’s what I’ve learned during my travels to this beautiful country and the travel tips I would give to someone visiting Italy for the first time. *Disclosure: this post contains some affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase Italy travel tips Buy tickets in advance This country attracts a lot of…

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    Food to try and places to eat in Prague

    March 13, 2019 / 21 Comments

    There’s plenty of great food to try in Prague. Czech cuisine may seem like a mashup of neighbouring specialities, but you certainly won’t go hungry. If you are on a health kick, Prague may not be the destination for you. The Czech Republic is known for being one of the unhealthiest countries in the world and with beer that flows like water and rarely a menu item that isn’t meaty, covered in cream, fried or all three it isn’t hard to see why. But if it’s comfort food you’re after, this is the place. Stews, fried goodness, pastries, and thick hot chocolate are among the must-tries. Here’s my recommendation for…

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  • travel,  Vietnam

    A Foodie’s Guide to Travelling Vietnam

    January 22, 2019 / 15 Comments

    From Pho to Banh Mi and more, the must-try dishes when travelling Vietnam

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    Hanoi, Vietnam: Best Things to See, Do, and Eat

    November 13, 2018 / 15 Comments

    Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city was the final destination on our tour of this unforgettable country. Located in the north of the country, the city is a mix of historic architecture and busy streets, cafes and lakes, with a touch of more modern development seeping in. Like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi is very busy. Because it has an estimated population of nearly 8 million, Hanoi can be overwhelming at times. But whether it was because Hanoi came at the end of our trip and we were more acclimatised to Vietnam at this point than when we stumbled into Ho Chi Minh at 6am a few weeks prior, or there was…

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