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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Beach
Highcliffe Beach, sitting right on the Dorset/Hampshire border, marks the most easterly point in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation. The beach is situated a few minutes walk from the centre of the genteel suburb of Highcliffe. There is a coastal path which runs beneath the cliffs, providing a spectacular backdrop for a walk/run. However,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Castle, perched on the cliff top on the outskirts of Highcliffe, isn’t quite as old as the name ‘Castle’ might suggest. The original Highcliffe Mansion was built (too close to the cliff edge) in 1775. Once this house was lost to coastal erosion, the current Highcliffe Castle was built, slightly further inland, in the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Branksome Chine Beach
Branksome Chine is the second of three Blue Flag Chine Beaches between Bournemouth and Poole. A chine is a narrow ravine through the cliff formed by a river. During the Victorian era, when Bournemouth first became a seaside resort, several of these chines, which act as access points to the beach, were transformed into linear…
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Iguazú in 3 Days
The amazing waterfalls at Iguazú (Iguaçu in Portuguese), on the border between Brazil and Argentina, are one of the ‘Natural Seven Wonders of the World‘ and were at the very top of our South American bucket list. We spent 3 nights in Foz do Iguaçu, a city on the Brazilian side of the falls, crossing…
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Rio de Janeiro in 4 Days
We spent a week in Brazil as part of our South American adventure, split between two locations; starting in the buzzing beachside capital, Rio de Janeiro before flying to the spectacular Foz do Iguaçu waterfall. Four days in Rio gave us enough time to see the two key attractions of Christ the Redeemer and Sugarloaf…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Boscombe Beach
The Seaside Award winning Boscombe Beach is divided into Boscombe East and Boscombe West by Boscombe Pier. It’s the ideal choice if you like your beach days to be slightly more active, with a range of activities on offer. There is also a selection of dining options nearby. The are also plenty of events held…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Avon Beach
Avon Beach is one of three Blue Flag beaches in the Christchurch area. Unlike many of the beaches around Bournemouth, this one is accessible without having to negotiate your way down from the clifftop, with a car park at beach level. The beach is lined by a promenade which runs from Mudeford to the west…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Friars Cliff Beach
Friars Cliff Beach is the middle of three Blue Flag Beaches in the Christchurch area. This small beach tends to be quieter than some of its neighbours. It has a chilled vibe, great views and an award winning café. How to get to Friars Cliff Beach Friars Cliff Beach is 7 miles east of Bournemouth.…
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Copacabana (Bolivia): Top 10 Things To Do
Copacabana is a small town on the shores of Lake Titicaca, Bolivia. This picturesque town perched above the lake has some interesting attractions of its own. It is also the departure point for ferries to the nearby islands of Isla del Sol and Isla de la Luna. We spent three days on our trip to…
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Osaka: Top 10 Things To Do
Osaka, Japan’s third largest city, is only 30 miles from the ancient capital of Kyoto. So, it makes sense, to me at least, to base yourself in one city and visit the other. We opted to make Kyoto our base and do a day trip to Osaka. Here is my pick of the Top 10…
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