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  • 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 Brecon Beacons in South Wales

    July 3, 2020 / 3 Comments

    Brecon Beacons was our last outing before quarantine back in February. We planned to go to Milan but obviously we cancelled it due to Covid-19. I was disappointed even though it was definitely the right thing to do, and to make matters worse, we live very near the rail line and had an entire weekend of non-stop rail replacement works to look forward to. So I was thrilled when Matt suggested making the trip to South Wales. I lived in South Wales for about two years, in Swansea. While I’ve written previously about local beauty spots such as the Gower, I had not been to Brecon Beacons. What I found…

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  • Lake in Kandy at sunset, Sri Lanka
    Sri Lanka,  travel

    Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

    February 25, 2018 / 1 Comment

    Kandy and Nuwara Eliya are two beautiful regions of Sri Lanka. After a few days exploring both, I’d recommend adding them to your Sri Lanka itinerary. The deeper you travel into the heart of Sri Lanka, the more you realise how truly diverse this little country is.  As you travel away from the sunny coasts, the landscape becomes greener, mistier, and altogether more mysterious. Our tour of Sri Lanka took us to the edge of the cultural triangle. We split the next few days  between Kandy, the largest city in central Sri Lanka, and the hilly town of Nuwara Eliya. Nuwara Eliya, is foggier and cooler than many parts of…

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  • Krka National Park, Croatia
    Croatia,  travel

    A Day Exploring Krka National Park

    November 7, 2017 / 3 Comments

    Before visiting Croatia, what came to mind was its beautiful coastlines dotted with enchanting old towns.  What I found more unexpected after my recent trip was its jaw-droppingly stunning national parks, none more so than Krka National Park. Situated around an hour and a half from Split, the park is perfect for a sunny day of hiking, swimming, exploring, and just enjoying nature. Here’s everything you need to know to enjoy the perfect day out. What to Do at Krka National Park Swim at Skradinski Buk One of the two main networks of waterfalls in the park, Skradinski Buk is 800 metres long, features a number of falls and rapids. …

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