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How to get from Bocas Del Toro, Panama to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
How to get from Bocas Del Toro, Panama to Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica Option A) Take a transfer – The more expensive option but easier for more nervous travellers or those not on a budget. Most of the shops in Bocas Town offer tranfers to Sixaola for around $25 per person. This doesn’t include any…
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Visiting Cahuita National Park | Costa Rica
Cahuita National Park next to the beach town of Cahuita is a popular park with some great hiking trails and a lovely curve of beach usually great for swimming. It was a highlight of my time in the country and should definitely be on your list whether you only have a few days or if…
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24 hours in Panama City
If you’re starting a trip in Panama then it’s likely you’ll be flying into Panama City, or if you’re travelling overland then once again it’s inevitable that at some point you’ll be spending at least a day or so in the city before getting another bus. It’s a vibrant city, with a colourful old town…
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What to do in The Black Forest
Getting around Whilst it is possible to travel by public transport, so many of the beautiful scenic routes aren’t going to be easy to navigate without your own transport, so it’s recommended you hire a car. We chose to hire from Basel Airport and did a full loop for the week, arriving back to the…
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Where to eat in Lincoln |Top food & drink in Lincoln
Lincoln has a great number of options for food and drinks to suit all tastes. In the old town area then cute coffee shops and brunch options are numerous, as are traditional pubs with a few unique wine bars in between. The list below is a few top recommendations for food and drink in Lincoln…
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48 hours in Lincoln | Things to do on a weekend break to Lincoln
In the past few years, Lincoln has grown from a sleepy midlands town to a thriving place with a popular university that also manages to maintain it’s historical charm…and boy does it have a lot of history! If you’re planning a Lincoln weekend break, then I’ve put together a guide with some of my top…
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Rio Muchacho Organic Farm- Ecuador’s Authentic Eco Tourism Experience
Rio Muchacho Organic Farm near Canoa, Ecuador, thrives as an environmental leader, engaging the local community in sustainable practices. Established 30 years ago by Nicola and Dario, the farm offers internships, eco-friendly accommodations, and diverse activities. Guests can enjoy organic, locally sourced meals and immerse themselves in nature while disconnecting from technology.
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A weekend at Chateau de Jalesnes | Loire Valley
The Loire Valley in France is a stunning area. Quintessentially French, with sunflower fields and quaint villages including nearby Saumur with it’s popular weekend markets, it’s a delightful area to drive through. The drive from Tours airport to Chateau de Jalesnes is a little over an hour, meaning that with a flight time from Stansted…
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Adler Thermae Spa & Resort Hotel | A Tuscan Wellness Retreat
Within the UNESCO World Heritage area in Tuscany is the 5 star Adler Thermae Spa & Resort Hotel. It stands on a grand location overlooking the beautiful countryside and dotted Tuscan villages and benefits from the warm thermal springs of Bagno Vignoni. The resort finds a balance between being a top end wellness hotel with a…
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Fontelunga Hotel & Villas | Tuscany’s finest boutique villa
Situated on a hilltop in Tuscany, not far from the picturesque town of Cortona, Villa Fontelunga is an incredibly stylish ‘home away from home.’ Whether you’re staying in the 9 room main villa or the two private villas, you’re greeted like an old friend and treated like an honoured guest throughout the entire stay. It’s…
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Stoke on Trent & The Potteries |Where to visit
The city of Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire became the centre of ceramic production during the 17th century. Due to the availability of clay and other required materials, large numbers of potteries opened up in the area and started producing high quality ceramic wear that was exported all over the world. There are a number of potteries…
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Sacha Lodge – An Ecuadorian Rainforest stay
The incredible Amazon rainforest stretches across 9 countries, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Peru, and Suriname.It takes up around seven percent of the entire land mass of the Earth yet incredible half the earth’s plant species can be found there. The Amazon rainforest in Ecuador is one of the most bio-diverse places on…
