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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Saltwater Sauna
The Saltwater Sauna is a collection of Finnish saunas in beachside locations in and around Bournemouth. Here, you can relax in the sauna, whilst enjoying the stunning sea views through a panoramic window, then pop outside for a refreshing dip in the sea. And repeat… There are currently three Saltwater Sauna locations: Sandbanks, Avon Beach…
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Kosovo 1 Day Itinerary (Pristina)
We spent 24 hours visiting Pristina, capital of Kosovo. The tiny Balkan country of Kosovo is Europe’s newest country, having declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most of my knowledge of Kosovo came from watching the news, delivered by Kate Adie in a bulletproof vest. But nowadays, Kosovo is perfectly safe to travel to and…
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Pristina in 1 Day
We spent 24 hours visiting Pristina, capital of Kosovo. The tiny Balkan country of Kosovo is Europe’s newest country, having declared independence from Serbia in 2008. Most of my knowledge of Kosovo came from watching the news, delivered by Kate Adie in a bulletproof vest. But nowadays, Kosovo is perfectly safe to travel to and…
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Petra in 2 Days
We spent two days in Jordan, exploring Petra. Known as the Rose City, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It boasts an extraordinary collection of ancient architecture chiselled out of the cliffs, archaeological sites, and breath-taking landscapes. Tickets to Petra are not cheap. In an…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Funday
The RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat Funday is, as the name suggests, a day of fun activities to raise money for the Mudeford Lifeboat. The highlights of the event are Paddlboard Races and a Duck Race. In addition, there are lifeboat displays, food & drink, items for sale, a funfair, live music and other entertainment. How to…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Red House Museum
Red House Museum is a local history museum located in the building of the town’s former workhouse in Christchurch. It charts the history of Christchurch and its environs, displaying items discovered and produced locally. From Iron Age tools found on nearby Hengistbury Head to Saxon burial sites. It recounts the building’s history as a workhouse…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Sopley Farm
For a fun day out and some lovely fresh produce, Sopley Farm is a great place to visit. The farm offers the opportunity to Pick Your Own produce. It also has a farm shop and bakery. You can then take your goodies home with you, or eat them at a picnic bench overlooking the flower…
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Jordan 2 Day Itinerary (Petra and Wadi Rum)
We spent two days in Jordan, primarily to visit Petra. Known as the Rose City, the ancient Nabataean city of Petra is one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. It boasts an extraordinary collection of ancient architecture chiselled out of the cliffs, archaeological sites, and breath-taking landscapes. Tickets to Petra are not cheap.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Compton Acres
Compton Acres brands itself as the south’s finest privately owned gardens. It consists of a ten acre series of separate, themed, interlinked gardens joined by landscaped trails. The gardens were designed in the 1920s by Thomas William Simpson, whose vision was to create a necklace of gardens, each one being a beautiful bead in this…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Hengistbury Head
Five miles west of Bournemouth, the bay ends at Hengistbury Head. This stunning headland, culminating at Mudeford Sandbank, has the English Channel to the south and Christchurch Harbour to the north. The area is a designated nature reserve and also a Stone and Iron Age archaeological site. It is a beautiful place to spend some…
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