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Travel Challenge Day 2
Can you guess where the photo was taken in this travel challenge? 10 days, 10 photos, 10 nominations. Let’s do this!
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THREE TOP TIPS on Visiting Petra
I’m (slowly, thanks to the Pandemic) trying to visit all of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World. To date, I’ve managed to make it to three of them – one of which includes the Nabataean tombs and temples of Petra. Read on below to discover my top tips for visiting this incredible archaeological site…
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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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Four Coastal Towns to Visit in East Anglia, UK
East Anglia, strangely enough, is the Eastern section of England, comprising the coastal counties of Norfolk, Suffolk and (although excluded by some definitions of the region) Essex, along with the inland county of Cambridgeshire. Growing up just outside of Cambridge meant that the beaches of Norfolk were always the closest destinations for a day out…
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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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One Night in Uluru (Ayers Rock)
Things to do in Uluru (Ayers Rock) and how to make the most out of an overnight stay in Australia’s Red Centre.
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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)…
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FIVE FACTS ON: Wat Plai Laem
Wat Plai Laem is an active Buddhist temple on the island of Koh Samui, in the Gulf of Thailand. It is a great place to gain insight into the customs and beliefs of the Buddhist faith. The compound features an 18-armed statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. Guanyin is considered to be…
