Discover the top things to do in the Gulf of Thailand! Including FREE places to visit, places to eat and Koh Samui things to do.
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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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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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Rhodes: 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 on the Greek island of Rhodes! 10) Have a few too many shots of ouzo in the party town of Faliraki. 9) Experience two countries in one day by hopping on a boat trip…
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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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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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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…
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Santorini: 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 on the Greek island of Santorini! 10) Check out the views from Akrotiri lighthouse, one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece. 9) Visit vibrant Thira, the capital of Santorini. 8) Have dinner with the…
