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Tag: City Break
Cambridge: a day trip
Being Cambridgeshire born and raised, I think it’s fair to say that I know one or two things about this historical University city in England. In light of this, I also appreciate that it is very easy to cover most of what the city has to offer in a single day – making Cambridge an…
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An Itinerary: 48 Hours in Jaipur
Jaipur, or the ‘Pink City’, is commonly visited as part of the popular ‘Golden Triangle’ tourist route in India (and you can read my top 10 things to do while touring the Golden Triangle here). Jaipur has plenty of things to see and do and they are quite well spread out across the city. As…
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Five MAGICAL European Christmas Markets
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Usually, one of my favourite parts of the festive period is deciding which city to head to for a gluhwein – or two. This year I may be resorting to my own mulled concoctions, but it won’t stop me from reminiscing about, and sharing below, some of…
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Budapest: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Budapest! 10) Admire the neo-classical architecture of St Stephen’s Basilica. 9) Appreciate the statue complex at Heroes’ Square. 8) Explore Margaret Island, the 2.5km long island in the middle of the River Danube, with…
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Bath: a day trip
I was very lucky to be able to squeeze in a day trip to Bath before England was plunged into ‘Lockdown 2.0’. This small city in the county of Somerset is steeped in history and, being only 90 minutes from central London, is an ideal trip for any visitors looking for a day of respite…
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The FIVE BEST One-Night European Capital City Breaks
Short on time? Me too. Although, ironically, you need a good 10 minutes to digest the lengthy title of this blog article. In the UK, those in full time employment are entitled to a statutory minimum of 28 days annual leave (which may include bank holidays) and I understand that some other countries are even…
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FIVE FACTS ON: Jardin Majorelle
Jardin Majorelle, a two and a half acre garden outside of the Marrakech Médina in Morocco, was designed in 1920 by the French artist Jacques Majorelle. For almost 40 years, Jacques cultivated 135 plant species from five continents within the garden complex. He also painted the garden’s buildings a deep shade of blue that he…
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Hotel Review: Riad Yasmine, Marrakesh
By today’s definition, a Riad is a traditional Moroccan guesthouse built around a central garden or courtyard – or, in the case of Le Riad Yasmine, a swimming pool. I was able to visit Marrakesh in a bygone era when international travel was possible (January 2020) and I spent two nights at Riad Yasmine to…
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Oxford: My Top 10 Things to Do
An article that does what it says on the tin – in reverse order, here’s my top 10 things to do in Oxford! 10) Wander through the city’s stunning narrow streets and end up at the covered market. 9) Go punting on the River Cherwell. 8) Explore the Ahmolean Museum, Britain’s oldest public museum. 7)…
