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Slovenia 2 Day Road Trip (Ljubljana and Bled)
We spent two days in Slovenia on our Balkan road trip; one exploring the country’s capital, Ljubljana and one at the country’s top tourist attraction; the spectacular Lake Bled. Slovenia 2 Day Road Trip Itinerary Day 1 Drive to LjubljanaLjubljanaCongress SquarePark Zvezda (Star Park)Republic SquareNational and University LibraryCathedral of St NicholasLjubljana CastleDragon BridgeMesarski Most (Butcher’s…
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North Macedonia 4 Day Road Trip (Skopje and Ohrid)
We spent a total of 4 days in North Macedonia at the beginning and end of our Balkan road trip. We started in the capital, Skopje. From here, we paid a 24 hour visit to neighbouring Kosovo, before picking up our hire car and heading to the spectacular Lake Ohrid. We then crossed the border…
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Amagar Strandpark parkrun guide
Amager Strandpark parkrun takes place at 9 am on Saturdays at Amager Strandpark; a waterfront park overlooking the Øresund Strait three miles from the centre of Copenhagen. Getting There By public transport, the start is a short walk (across the lagoon bridge towards the pier) from Øresund Metro Station. By car, Amager Strandpark is just…
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Sri Lanka 1 Week Itinerary (Colombo, Nuwara Eliya and Kandy)
We spent a week in Sri Lanka during our round the world trip, starting and finishing in the capital, Colombo. In the interim, we took a train up to the tea plantations of the island’s interior, staying at Nuwara Eliya. On the way back, we spent a night in Kandy, primarily to visit the Temple…
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Vietnam in 1 Week (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Halong Bay)
We spent a week exploring Vietnam. We split our time between the two main cities of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, plus a couple of days cruising the spectacular Halong Bay. Vietnam in 1 Week Itinerary Day 1 Ho Chi Minh CityFlight to Ho Chi Minh CityAccommodation – C Central Hotel Bui Vien Walking…
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Warrnambool Parkrun Guide
Warrnambool is a coastal town around 160 miles west of Melbourne at the end of the Great Ocean Road. Warrnambool parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8 am in Lake Pertobe Adventure Park, just south of town. How to get to Warrnambool parkrun The park is just off the Prince’s Highway accessed via Pertobe Road,…
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California Route 1 Road Trip (San Francisco to San Luis Obispo)
We spent 3 days driving down a section of California Route 1, from San Francisco to San Luis Obispo. The road is a major north-south state highway which runs along the Californian coastline. At 656 miles long, it is the longest state route in California and the second-longest in the US. Although it is somewhat fragmented, it is possible…
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Yosemite National Park in 3 Days
Day 1 Today, we are going somewhere which ranks very high on the bucket list; Yosemite National Park. We will spend 3 nights at the Cosy Bear Lodge in Yosemite West. Having read some reviews of our accommodation, I have come to the conclusion that we’re going to either love it or hate it. After…
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Lake Tahoe in 2 Days
Day 1 Today, we are driving 140 miles north west to Lake Tahoe. Today is also daughter No 2’s birthday, so she starts the morning in style eating last night’s ice cream. With a stick. Meanwhile, the rest of us have our delicious Best Western grab & go breakfast to look forward to; 2 long…
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Sonoma in 1 Day
We spent a day exploring Sonoma on our Californian Road Trip. This quaint city is situated in Sonoma Valley, which is lined with wineries. We rounded the day off with a visit to the Jelly Belly Factory in neighbouring Fairfield. How to get to Sonoma Sonoma is 45 miles north of San Francisco, a straightforward…
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