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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, where they can get up close and personal with a range of marine creatures, from tropical fish to penguins to otters. How to get to Oceanarium Oceanarium in on…
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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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Ushuaia in 3 Days
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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Durrës: Top 10 Things to do
The coastal city of Durrës is is on the Adriatic coast just 23 miles west of the capital, Tirana. It is a fascinating place to visit. The city can trace its history back 2,500 years. Walk for less than a mile and you will see a Roman amphitheatre, a Byzantine chapel, an Illyrian city wall, a Venetian tower…
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Durrës in 1 Day
The port city of Durrës is on the Adriatic coast just 23 miles west of the capital, Tirana. It is a fascinating place to visit. The city can trace its history back 2,500 years. Walk for less than a mile and you will see a Roman amphitheatre, a Byzantine chapel, an Illyrian city wall, a Venetian tower…
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Singapore in 2 Days
We planned a brief layover in Singapore primarily to break up our journey home from New Zealand to London. However, Singapore turned out to be one of my all time favourite countries; The Garden City was a revelation. There are flowers on traffic islands, flowers on bridges, flowers on buildings, flowers everywhere. And no rubbish…
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Belgrade in 2 Days
We spent two days exploring the Serbian capital, Belgrade during our Balkan Road Trip. Things I knew about Belgrade before we visited; (1) it was the capital of Yugoslavia, (2) former President Tito is buried here – you can visit his mausoleum and (3) you can visit Nikola Tesla’s remains in a golden casket in…
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