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6 Activities you’ll want to do in Antigua
Antigua is beautiful. If you asked someone to draw a paradise island, chances are they’d draw something that looks just like Antigua! The waters are some of the most turquoise you’ll ever see and it’s fairly evident why lots of people will spend their days on the island soaking up the sun and swimming in…
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Portsmouth – Bilbao on the Cap Finistère with Brittany Ferries
When I was younger and holidaying with my parents we would travel by ferry all the time, as we would take long motorhome trips and Eurocamp holidays in France and Spain, and the ferry provided a convenient way to get further South without requiring as much driving. There were a couple of routes that I…
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Visiting Casa del Arbol – Banos
Banos is famous for it’s outdoor activities, swimming in the thermal spas, mountain biking, hiking trails and waterfalls, but probably it’s most famous attraction for backpackers is Casa del Arbol; the treehouse with it’s swing on the edge of the world. It’s technically only a few km from the centre of Banos but the surrounding…
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Casa en el Agua – The coolest hostel in the world?
Casa en el Agua in Colombia has quickly become one of the most famous hostels in the world. It’s an eco hostel, completely surrounded by water in the middle of the Caribbean sea. Two hours from Cartagena by boat are the ever beautiful San Bernardo Islands, an archipelago of 9 coastal coral and one artificial…
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Casa Cool Beans – Santa Teresa
Santa Teresa is an area of Rio de Janeiro, high up on the hill tops with incredible views over the city. It’s a bohemian district, full of street art, cool shops, independent clothes boutiques and some fantastic restaurants. It’s also linked well to other districts with the famous tram, as well as being an easy…
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Things to do in Derby?
If you’re looking for things to do in Derby, you’ll find a city full of delicious food, historic sites, and natural beauty. Highlights included Bluebells Dairy Farm with its 26 flavors of ice cream, interactive petting zoo, and giant inflatable pillow, Derby Cathedral offering tower tours and movie nights, Kedleston Hall’s magnificent mansion and beautiful…
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The Coach House B&B – Derby
When I decided to visit Derby for a short break then The Coach House B&B immediately jumped out at me as the place I wanted to stay. With only a few rooms it’s in high demand of course but the size makes for a wonderfully personal visit. I had the pleasure of staying in the room…
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Dining in Derby – Where to eat?
I wasn’t expecting Derby to have such a great range of restaurants, from local specialities to fine dining and from funky independents to quaint tearooms, but it turns out the city has a huge amount to offer, so much so that I had to undo my jeans when I drove home from my 3 day…
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Lake Charvak
Lake Charvak is the pearl of the Tien Shan Mountains. A reservoir dammed by the Soviet built hydroelectric dam, it’s the most popular recreational area in Uzbekistan. The lake takes a couple of hours to reach from Tashkent and is at an altitude of 3000m meaning it’s a few degrees colder than in the city,…
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Pouso Sambaquis, Ilhabela’s tropical hideaway
Yesterday, someone asked me what the English word for Pousada was. Google seems to think the direct translation is hostel, but that doesn’t quite fit, certainly they may have the laidback hostel feel, but with the touch of family that comes with a bed & breakfast, and certainly at Pousada Sambaquis, also with lashings of…
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A day out at Pier 39, SF
I only had a couple of days in San Francisco, but my wanderlust side was desperate to see some highlights of the city. San Francisco Bay and of the Golden Gate Bridge, a glimpse of Alcatraz and of course some top eats. A little bit of research lead me to Pier 39, a dining and…
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Tips for your first time travelling to India
I travel to have stories to tell, and boy do I have some stories to tell from India! If you abandon your expectations and develop a relaxed and flexible attitude, you will be blown away by the rich, cultural diversity of India and the fabulous opportunities it presents. Having said that, I’m not going to…
