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  • 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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  • Ghent, Belgium
    Belgium,  travel

    5 Things to do in Ghent, Belgium

    May 22, 2018 / 0 Comments

    Ghent, Belgium is located in the Flemish region and is a great place for a weekend break. Also known as Gent, it has achieved a rare balance between historic medieval town and a hipster/student friendly hangout, brimming with well-preserved castles and cathedrals neighbouring trendy bars and modern art. My experience of Ghent, Belgium may not be the most typical (I was on a hen do) but I made time to see the sights. Here’s a few things that will keep you entertained when visiting this town: Explore the Bars Ghent has its share of small, quirky bars. The bars range from one serving every type of gin imaginable out of…

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  • travel,  UK

    A guide to Shanklin, Isle of Wight

    September 16, 2017 / 0 Comments

    The must-dos while visiting this charming Isle of Wight town

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