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Cuba 1 Week Itinerary (Havana and Cayo Coco)
I’ve wanted to visit Cuba for so long. From way back in the 1980s. when I studied European Studies at university and learnt all about the Cold War and Cuba’s revolution and long term stand off with the USA, this communist Caribbean island has fascinated me. In order to make this wish a reality, there…
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Zagreb: Top 10 Things to do
We spent one day in the Croatian capital of Zagreb as part of a Balkan Road Trip. Zagreb is a pleasant city, but it’s not very big (with a population of around 767,000), so a day is probably enough to see the main sights. Here is my pick of the top 10 things to do…
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Cambodia 6 Day Itinerary (Siem Reap and Phnom Penh)
We spent 6 days visiting Cambodia. We split our time between Siem Reap, primarily to visit the spectacular Angkor Wat temple, and the capital, Phnom Penh. Below is my itinerary for our visit to Cambodia, including attractions, accommodation and dining options. Cambodia 6 Day Itinerary Day 1 Siem ReapFlight to Siem ReapAccommodation – Sokkhak Boutique…
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San Jose (Costa Rica): Top 10 Things to do
We spent three days sightseeing in San Jose. In reality, the three days weren’t consecutive as we did a side trip to Panama in the middle. San Jose isn’t the most exciting city in the world and Costa Rica has so many amazing things to see. So I’d recommend spending no more than a few…
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Valparaíso: Top 10 Things to do
We spent 3 days in the atmospheric city of Valparaíso. This vibrant port city, with its colourful buildings tumbling down the hills towards the ocean, its murals and historic funicular railways is an excellent place to spent a few days exploring. Here is my pick of the top 10 things to do during a visit…
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Siem Reap: Top 10 Things to do
The city of Siem Reap is located just a couple of miles from the spectacular Angkor Wat temple and the equally spectacular ancient city of Angkor Thom. Siem Ream is Cambodia’s second biggest city, with a population of around 250,000, and serves as a base for visiting the many ancient temples of Angkor constructed during the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Igloo Soft Play
Igloo Soft Play and Sensory Room is part of Immanuel URC Church in Southbourne. It’s quite small, which makes it a great soft play for younger children. Ten month old Orla was in her element here and particularly enjoyed crawling in and out of the igloo windows. How to get to Igloo Soft Play Immanuel…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Visit a Microbrewery
If you want to learn more about the brewing process and, of course, sample some beer, there are a few options in and around Bournemouth. Poole Hill Brewery and the Brewhouse & Kitchen have on-site microbreweries. At Poole Hill, you can take a tour of their brewery, while at the Brewhouse & Kitchen you can…
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Sofia: Top 10 Things to do
Sofia is an ideal place for a weekend break. We travelled to Sofia for a long weekend, spending two days in the Bulgarian capital and a third day on a tour to Rila Monastery. The Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is around 70 miles south of Sofia. It is quite spectacular, so I thoroughly…
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Iguazu: Top 10 Things to do
The amazing waterfalls at Iguazu, on the border between Brazil and Argentina, are one of the ‘Natural Seven Wonders of the World’ and were at the top of our South American 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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