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Ohrid in 2 Days
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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Skopje in 2 Days
We spent two days in the North Macedonian capital, Skopje, exploring the pleasant city with its abundance of statues and fountains. In reality, they weren’t consecutive days, as we started and ended our Balkan Road Trip here. Hence, the two different hotels. Three things I learned about Skopje during my visit: Skopje is bisected by…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Run Bournemouth
Run Bournemouth consists of a weekend of running races over a range of distances, which takes place annually on Bournemouth sea front in October. On Saturday, there are children’s races in the afternoon with distances from 1 kilometre to 2 kilometres, depending on age. This is followed by the Supernova 5k at dusk. On Sunday,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Bournemouth Pavilion
Bournemouth Pavilion is a theatre in central Bournemouth, overlooking Bournemouth Gardens and the sea. Built in the 1920s, this Art Deco theatre retains much of its original charm. The theatre provides year-round entertainment including touring West End shows, opera, dance, pantomime, comedy and music concerts. Although there is a broad range of shows on offer,…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Arts by the Sea
Arts by the Sea is Bournemouth’s annual arts festival. Held every autumn, it consists of a mixture of art installations, music, dance, theatre and all manner of other performances. The festival place over a three day period at venues around central Bournemouth, running from the beach, up through the gardens and into the town centre.…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – The Regent
The Regent is a theatre/cinema in Christchurch, which shows a variety of films, live shows and live broadcasts (mainly of London shows). As well as the theatre, there are two bars and a small museum which tells the Regent’s history. The Box Office adjoining the theatre doubles at Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. History of the…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Hike to Old Harry
Look across the bay from Bournemouth and you will see Old Harry Rocks; a limestone rock formation which stands just off the Isle of Purbeck marking the end of the Jurassic Coast. Old Harry, and the remains of his wife, who collapsed in 1896, form one of Dorset’s most famous landmarks. The rocks are just…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Visit Swanage
Look west across the bay from Bournemouth and in the distance, just past the Purbecks, you can glimpse Swanage. Only 12 miles away, on the other side of Poole Harbour, lies this pleasant town nestled in a bay lined by a long, sandy beach. With its beautiful beach, quaint quay, amazing fish & chips and…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Take an Open Top Bus
In the summer, there are a whole range of Open Top Bus routes available if you want a ride with a view along the Bournemouth coast and beyond. Whether you want to get from A to B, or just enjoy the view. With local buses connecting coastal towns, sightseeing tours, plus the opportunity to travel…
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101 Things to do in Bournemouth – Moors Valley Country Park
Moors Valley Country Park is a forest park on the edge of the New Forest, just 11 miles from Bournemouth. You can walk/cycle scenic trails through the forest and round the lake plus a whole lot more besides including playgrounds, a miniature railway, high ropes and golf. How to get to Moors Valley Country Park…
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