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Israel 2 Week Road Trip
We spent two weeks in Israel, starting with 4 days based in and around Jerusalem. Then we picked up a hire car to drive a 600 mile circle taking in some of Israel’s top attractions, plus a couple of days side trip to Jordan from Eilat. Note: We took this trip a few years ago.…
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Berlin in 4 Days
We spent 4 days exploring Berlin on our European road trip. Way back in 1988, I spent a semester at university in what was then the German Democratic Republic. I’ve only been back once since unification and it’s rather a weird feeling – how much a place, particularly one with such a turbulent history, has…
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Dresden in 2 Days
We spent a weekend in Dresden in order to combine some sightseeing with a German parkrun. Dresden is an excellent destination for a weekend city break. In fact, we opted to tag it onto a road trip round Poland. Which is also an excellent idea. I have visited Dresden once before; in 1988 to attend a…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Harry Paye Day
Every June, Poole Quay is awash with pirates whilst the sound of cannons and sea shanties drifts across the harbourside for the annual celebration of Harry Paye Day. Around 10,000 visitors descend upon the quay annually, many in fancy dress, to enjoy the festivities and maybe partake of a rum or two. The day starts…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Go Shopping at a Market
I love wandering around a street market checking out the merchandise. Whether it’s in some exotic far flung location or doing my weekly shop on a Monday morning at Christchurch Market Selecting the plumpest, juiciest strawberries while a cheery stallholder tells me they were grown in Lymington, just 10 miles up the road. In fact,…
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Suva in 1 Day
We spent one day in Suva during our week long visit to Fiji. The Fijian capital is only small, with a population of just 101,000. Suva may not be the most exciting of capital cities, but it has an fascinating museum and some other places of interest. In my opinion, the journey to the capital…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Race for Life
Race for Life is a series of charity fundraising running/walking events in aid of Cancer Research UK. Events takes place annually in locations across the UK. There are two locally; one in Bournemouth and one in Poole. Race for Life Bournemouth The Bournemouth Race for Life starts on Pier Approach in the centre of Bournemouth…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival
Three food festivals in three weeks – don’t mind if I do! For a bit of variety, this one has some art thrown in. Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival takes place annually in the main road through Highcliffe (Lymington Road) and on the adjacent Recreation Ground. How to get to Highcliffe Food & Arts Festival…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum is situated in the former home of Merton and Annie Russell-Cotes. The Russell-Cotes were Victorian travel bloggers. The couple travelled the world writing about their trips and collecting souvenirs along the way. I have been making scrapbooks of my travels since the age of 10 and am quite proud…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Poole Park
Poole Park is situated on the edge of Poole Harbour, just a few minutes walk from the centre of Poole. The park covers an area of 110 acres, which includes landscaped gardens, play areas and a boating lake, all with spectacular views across the harbour. There are plenty of activities available within the park, including…
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