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Phnom Penh in 3 Days
We spent a week in Cambodia, flying in and out of Siem Reap with a three day side trip to the capital, Phnom Penh, which we reached by bus. Phnom Penh not the most exciting of capital cities, but I’m a history nerd, so always intrigued to visit places I learned about in history classes.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Pier
Just over a mile from Bournemouth Pier with its amusements, fun fair and restaurants is Boscombe Pier. Here, there are no such attractions, but the iconic 19th Century structure makes for a pleasant stroll. You can walk along the pier, following the heritage trail and playing a musical instrument or two along the way. At…
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Palestine 1 Day Itinerary (Qasr al-Yahud, the Dead Sea and Bethlehem)
We spent a day exploring the Palestinian occupied West Bank. We decided against independent travel to Palestine and booked a guided tour, which was scheduled to visit Jericho and Bethlehem. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned. East Jerusalem (where we were staying) has been part of Israel since the Six-Day War of 1967, although…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Southbourne
Eight years ago I came here for a boot camp and decided I never wanted to leave. I fell in love with Southbourne the minute I first set eyes on on it. This gently buzzing suburb 3 miles east of Bournemouth is small enough to feel cosy, yet big enough to have everything you need.…
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Brazil 1 Week Itinerary (Rio and Iguaçu)
We spent a week in Brazil as part of our South American adventure, starting in the buzzing beachside capital of Rio de Janeiro, before continuing to visit the spectacular Foz do Iguaçu waterfall. Below is our itinerary including attractions, accommodation and dining options. Brazil 1 Week Itinerary Day 1 Flight to Rio de JaneiroAccommodation –…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach, sitting right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, marks the most easterly point in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. The beach is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. There is a coastal path which runs beneath the cliffs, providing a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle, perched on the cliff top on the outskirts of Highcliffe, isn’t quite as old as the name ‘Castle’ might suggest. The original Highcliffe Mansion was built (too close to the cliff edge) in 1775. Once this house was lost to coastal erosion, the current Highcliffe Castle was built, slightly further inland, in the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Branksome Chine Beach
The Blue Flag awarded Branksome Chine Beach is the second of three 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 were transformed into linear gardens. How to get to…
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Iguazú in 3 Days
The amazing waterfalls at Iguazú (Iguaçu in Portuguese), on the border between Brazil and Argentina, are one of the ‘Natural Seven Wonders of the World‘ and were at the very top of our South American bucket list. We spent 3 nights in Foz do Iguaçu, a city on the Brazilian side of the falls, crossing…
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Rio de Janeiro in 4 Days
We spent a week in Brazil as part of our South American adventure, split between two locations; starting in the buzzing beachside capital, Rio de Janeiro before flying to the spectacular Foz do Iguaçu waterfall. Four days in Rio gave us enough time to see the two key attractions of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf…
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