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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Branksome Chine Beach
Branksome Chine is the second of three Blue Flag Chine Beaches between Bournemouth and Poole. A chine is a narrow ravine through the cliff formed by a river. During the Victorian era, when Bournemouth first became a seaside resort, several of these chines, which act as access points to the beach, were transformed into linear…
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Iguazu in 3 Days
The amazing waterfalls at Iguazu, on the border between Brazil and Argentina, are one of the ‘Natural Seven Wonders of the World’. They were at the top of our South America bucket list. We spent 3 nights in Foz do Iguaçú, a city on the Brazilian side of the Falls, crossing to the Argentinian side…
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Rio de Janeiro in 4 Days
We spent a week in Brazil, split between two locations; four days in Rio de Janeiro before flying to Iguacu Falls. Four days in Rio gave us enough time to see the two big attractions of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf Mountain, plus a day hanging out at the beach(es) and a day checking out…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Beach
The Seaside Award winning beach at Boscombe is divided into Boscombe East and Boscombe West by the Pier. It’s the ideal choice if you like your beach days to be active with a range of activities on offer, as well as a selection of dining options. The are also plenty of events held here over…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Avon Beach
Avon Beach one of three Blue Flag beaches in the Christchurch area. Unlike many of the beaches around Bournemouth, this one is accessible without having to negotiate your way down from the clifftop. The beach is backed by a prom which links it to Mudeford to the west and Friars Cliff to the east. It…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Friars Cliff Beach
Friars Cliff is the middle of three Blue Flag Beaches in the Christchurch area. This small beach tends to be quieter than some of its neighbours. It is has a nice vibe, great views and an award winning café. Getting There Friars Cliff is 7 miles east of Bournemouth and can be reached via the…
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Copacabana (Bolivia): Top 10 Things To Do
Copacabana is a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca. This picturesque little town perched above the lake has some attractions of its own. It is also the departure point for ferries to the nearby islands of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. We spent three days on our trip to Copacabana,…
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Osaka: Top 8 Things To Do
We made a day trip to Osaka, Japan’s third largest city, from Kyoto. It’s only 30 miles from Kyoto to Osaka, so it makes sense (to me at least) to base yourself in one city and visit the other. We managed to squeeze 8 things into our day’s itinerary. Getting There Osaka can be reached…
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La Paz (Bolivia) Top 10 Things to Do
We spent 3 days in the Bolivian capital La Paz. There is plenty to see and do in La Paz, but that doesn’t really matter because La Paz has my favourite public transport system in the whole world. I could quite happily spend days just travelling the city’s cable cars (Mi Teleférico) for the ride…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne Beach
Southbourne Beach is a Blue Flag Beach on the eastern side of the suburb of Southbourne, four miles from central Bournemouth. I love all Bournemouth’s beaches, but I think this might be my favourite. It’s not too crowded, has all the facilities I need. Oh, and the view’s not bad either… Getting There The A35…
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