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Argentina 3 Week Road Trip
I was a teenager in 1982, when Britain and Argentina went to war over the Falkland Islands/Islas Malvinas and much of what I knew about Argentina was clouded by this image of Argentina as some kind of enemy. So I was intrigued and excited to set off our our 3 week road trip. I have…
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Tirana: Top 10 Things To Do
Having studied East European Studies at University, I’ve long been intrigued with Albania. This small country in south eastern Europe which kept itself isolated for so many years is now easily reached by air, ferry or land from across Europe. Most of what I knew about Albania comes from a project I did at university…
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Albania 3 Day Road Trip
Having studied East European Studies at University, I’ve long been intrigued with Albania. This small country in south eastern Europe which kept itself isolated for so many years is now easily reached by air, ferry or land from across Europe. Most of what I knew about Albania comes from a project I did at university…
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Costa Rica Travel Diary Day 19 – Uvita to San Jose
We decide to stick with our original plan to drive to San José this morning. There are several reasons for this 1) the hire car is due back; 2) we are 60 miles from the nearest hospital if either of us gets ill and 3) it gives us the opportunity to book a hotel more…
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Costa Rica Travel Diary Day 14 – Manuel Antonio to Puerto Jiménez
Today we have a 135 mile drive south to Puerto Jiménez. It’s mostly a straight run down the Pacific Highway, then we turn off onto the Osa Peninsula and basically drive until we run out of tarmac. As today’s journey is predominantly just one road, it’s not the most interesting drive. And we don’t even…
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Costa Rica Travel Diary Day 12 – Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
After one last night in the rubbish bed, it’s time to check out of the Hotel Santa Fe, bringing the guest count to zero. My least favourite thing has been that they refused to provide room service, due to Covid, yet asked that we do not throw paper in the toilet. By now, the bin…
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Costa Rica Diary Day 9 – Playa Hermosa to Monteverde
Today we have a 3 hour drive to Monteverde. First, time for a buffet breakfast at Coco Viquez; pancakes with plantain and pineapple again – yay! With a month of our trip left, I’m already starting to panic about sourcing my plantain habit when we return to Bournemouth.Just time for one one last walk along…
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Costa Rica Diary Day 5 – La Fortuna to Liberia
It’s our final morning in La Fortuna and it rained heavily in the night. The volcano has disappeared completely behind a thick blanket of cloud and our last chance of seeing it in its entirety has gone. Never mind, it’s time to move on to another volcano – Rincon de la Vieja. As accommodation around…
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