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Gdańsk: Top 10 Things to do
We spent 24 hours exploring the Baltic port city of Gdańsk during our Polish road trip, Here is my pick of the Top 10 Things to do on a visit to Gdańsk. Gdańsk holds a pivotal place in European history. As the German city of Danzig, it was a major port and shipbuilder. After WWI,…
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Chile 12 Day Itinerary (Santiago, Valparaíso and Easter Island)
We spent 12 days visiting Chile, starting and finishing in the capital, Santiago. From here, we took a bus trip to the coast at Valparaíso. And also flew to Easter Island to see the iconic moai statues. Below is our itinerary including attractions, accommodation and dining options. Note: We flew to Chile from Argentina where…
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Cusco: Top 10 Things to do
We spent 2 days in Cusco on our visit to Peru. Cusco is the starting point to visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. But this ancient city nestled in a valley in the Andes warrants a visit in its own right. Here is my pick of the top…
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Cusco in 2 Days
We spent 2 days in Cusco on our visit to Peru. Cusco is the starting point to visit the iconic Machu Picchu, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. But this ancient city nestled in a valley in the Andes warrants a visit in its own right. How to get to Cusco Cusco is…
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Lima: Top 10 Things to do
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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Asunción: Top 10 Things to do
We spent a couple of days in the Paraguayan capital, Asunción during our South American adventure. I have to admit that it wasn’t one of my favourite places. My guide book described Paraguay as ‘off the beaten track‘ and I can see why it’s not a popular tourist destination; it has little tourist infrastructure, it’s…
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Panama City: Top 10 Things to do
We spent 4 days in the Panamanian capital, Panama City. We enjoyed exploring the old town – the Casco Viejo, but the highlight of our visit was, of course, a trip on the Panama Canal. I can remember learning about the building of the Panama Canal at school many years ago, so was very excited…
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Monaco: Top 10 Things to do
We took a day trip to Monaco during our holiday in Nice. The tiny principality, bordered by France on 3 sides and the Mediterranean on the other, covers an area of just 0.8 square miles. Monaco has a population of around 38,000 people, which apparently makes it the second smallest and the most densely inhabited…
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Monaco in 1 Day
We took a day trip to Monaco during our holiday in Nice. The tiny principality, bordered by France on 3 sides and the Mediterranean on the other, covers an area of just 0.8 square miles. Monaco has a population of around 38,000 people, which apparently makes it the second smallest and the most densely inhabited…
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Ohrid: Top 10 Things to do
Of all the many places I have visited, Lake Ohrid ranks right up towards the top. The beautiful lake is lined with a wooden boardwalk, ideal for admiring the lake on a sunset stroll. Tumbling down the hillside are the quaint, cobbled streets of Ohrid old town. All topped with a spectacular fortress with equally…
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