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Easter Island in 4 Days
We spent four days on Easter Island, primarily to visit the iconic moai statues. The island is a very, very long way from anywhere. In fact, the nearest inhabited land is 1150 miles away and mainland Chile is over 2000 miles away. It’s extremely remote, very expensive and there’s not a huge amount to do…
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Santiago in 4 Days
We spent a total four days in the Chilean capital, Santiago. In reality, they weren’t consecutive days; there was a gap in the middle during which we flew to Easter Island. We opted to split our stay between central Santiago and the nearby wine growing area of Pirque, home of one of the world’s largest…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Canford Cliffs Beach
Coming from Bournemouth, the first of Poole’s four Blue Flag Beaches is Canford Cliffs Beach. This beach has fewer facilities than some of its neighbours, which can make it a good option on a busy day, as it can be slightly less crowded. How to get to Canford Cliffs Beach From Bournemouth, Canford Cliffs Beach…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Beach
Most people’s idea of a trip to Bournemouth is to visit Bournemouth Beach. The ten mile stretch of sand along Bournemouth Bay has many beaches, but the jewel in the crown is Bournemouth Beach. The beach is split by Bournemouth Pier into East (Cliff) Beach and West (Cliff) Beach. These beaches tend to get far…
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Siem Reap in 3 Days
The city of Siem Reap is located just a couple of miles from the spectacular Angkor Wat temple and the equally spectacular ancient city of Angkor Thom. Siem Ream is Cambodia’s second biggest city, with a population of around 250,000, and serves as a base for visiting the many ancient temples of Angkor constructed during the…
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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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