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Mariposa in 1 Day
The former gold mining town of Mariposa (Spanish for Butterfly) makes the perfect stopping off point for a visit to Yosemite National Park. We spent a day here, which including exploring the town, hiking a nearby trail and stocking up with supplies before continuing to Yosemite the following morning. How to get to Mariposa Mariposa…
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Folsom in 1 Day
We spent a day exploring Folsom. This quaint little town of near Sacramento, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in central California. Taking a walk through the Folsom Historic District is like taking a walk back in time to an era when the Gold Rush was in full swing and the main form of communication…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Christmas Tree Wonderland
Bournemouth’s annual Christmas Tree Wonderland is part of the town’s Christmas offering with Christmas trees and other festive illuminations running through the town centre, down towards the sea. There is also a range of attractions including ice skating, mini golf, a train, Christmas Market and Alpine Bar. The festive attractions are in place from Mid…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Christmas Light Trail
Back for a third year is Poole’s nautical themed Christmas light display. From mid November until the New Year, you can enjoy following the Poole Christmas Light Trail, which runs from near the Dolphin Centre shopping arcade, along the High Street and onto the Harbourside. How to get to Poole Christmas Light Trail If you’re…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Harbour Cruise
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, covering an area of 14 square miles. Within the harbour are several islands, the largest of which is Brownsea Island. A great way to explore the harbour is to take a cruise with Coastal Cruises Poole. There are a number of options available, all departing from Poole…
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Palo Alto in 2 Days
Palo Alto, an affluent Californian city, is situated in the heart of Silicon Valley, on the shores of San Francisco Bay. It is most famous for being the home of Stanford University, one of the world’s most prestigious Universities. In addition, many of the world’s top tech firms, such as Google, Facebook and Tesla began in…
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Lima in 3 Days
We spent 3 days in Lima during our visit to Peru, following on from a trip to the spectacular Inca citadel of Machu Picchu. Although there is plenty to see and do in the city centre, we chose to base ourselves in the genteel seaside suburb of Miraflores and spent just one day in central…
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Peru 8 Day Itinerary (Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lima)
We spent 8 days in Peru as part of our South American adventure, beginning with a trip to Cusco, starting point to visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. Followed by a few days on the coast on the outskirts of the capital, Lima. Peru 1 Week Itinerary…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Lighthouse Poole
Lighthouse, Poole Centre for the Arts is, among other things, a theatre. But it is much more than that; billed as the largest regional arts centre in the UK, it contains a 1500 seat concert hall, two theatres, a cinema, an art gallery as well as bars and a cafe. Originally built in 1978 to…
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Asunción in 2 Days
We spent 2 days in Paraguay on our South American trip, crossing the border from from Iguazú in Brazil, then catching a bus from Ciudad del Este to the Paraguayan capital, Asunción. To be honest, of all the places we visited on our 3 months in South America, Asunción was probably my least favourite destination.…
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