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Brest (Belarus) in 1 Day
We spent 24 hours in Brest during our Belarusian Road Trip. Located in the south western corner of Belarus, close to the Polish border, Brest is home to one of the county’s most visited tourist destinations; Brest Fortress. How to get to Brest We flew to Minsk and hired a car to drive to Brest, a…
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Minsk: Top 10 Things to do
We spent two days in the capital, Minsk on our Belarus road Trip, visiting some of the city’s top attractions. Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to do in Minsk. Note: From Minsk, we continued to the spectacular castles of Mir and Nesvizh, which are 60 and 68 miles south west of…
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Belarus 1 Week Road Trip (Minsk to Brest)
We spent a week in Belarus, starting with a couple of days in the capital, Minsk. Then, we picked up a hire car and drove to to Brest and back via the beautiful Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park and a couple of equally beautiful castles. Day 1 Flight to MinskAccommodation – Hotel Minsk Day 2 MinskSvabody…
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Limassol in 2 Days
We spent two days in the port city of Limassol on our Cyprus Road Trip; one wandering along the seafront and round the Old Town and another a little further along the coast visiting an ancient city and a castle. The following itinerary can be followed as one busy or two more leisurely days. How…
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Paphos in 1 Day
We spent a day in Paphos as part of our Cyprus road trip. This popular holiday destination has plenty of beaches, bars and restaurants. But there is more to Paphos than just sun, sea and sand. Although, to be honest, when we visited, sun was in very short supply! How to get to Paphos There is an airport…
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Nicosia in 2 Days
We spent two days exploring Nicosia; the capital city of both the Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and the last divided city in the world. You can walk between the two sectors via a crossing point in Ledra Street and admire the old town and Venetian city walls on both…
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Larnaca in 1 day
We spent the first day of our week long Cyprus road trip exploring the city of Larnaca, which is situated on the edge of Larnaca Bay on the island’s south coast. Although Larnaca is the location of the country’s main airport, it is actually only the third largest city, with a population of just 72,000.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers (2026)
In addition to my blog on 101 Things to do in Bournemouth, as I have recently become a grandma, I am embarking on a new project; 101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers. I have started to put together a series of blogs on local events and activities which are particularly suitable…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth with Babies and Toddlers – Oceanarium
What to do on Bournemouth seafront with small children when the weather isn’t very beach friendly? Take them to Oceanarium, which is located right on the promenade right next to Bournemouth Pier. Here, they can get up close and personal with a range of marine creatures, from tropical fish to penguins to otters. How to get…
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Ushuaia: Top 10 Things to do
Ushuaia is proud of its position at the end of the world. This remote city, which is perched on the southern most tip of the American continent, is nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It is a popular stopping point for cruise ships and visitors to Antarctica. But is worth a visit if…
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