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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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An Itinerary: 48 Hours in Hvar Town
Before visiting Hvar, I had assumed that ‘partying’ was all that this Croatian town on the island of the same name had to offer. While the nightlife is brilliant (and, given that I was on a ‘girl’s holiday‘, was certainly the main attraction for us) – it must be noted that the historical sights and…
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Staycation: Thanet, Kent, UK
Covid. Coronavirus. Lockdown. Self-isolation. Quarantine. Support bubbles. Social distancing. Flattening the curve. Stay safe. Stay well. Like the pandemic itself, the 2020 glossary of key words and phrases seems to be never-ending. If I had to select a ‘favourite’ key word from 2020, it would obviously have to be ‘staycation‘, which is effectively just a…
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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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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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TEN FACTS ON: The Amber Fort
Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort) is a sandstone and marble palace complex in the town of Amer in Rajasthan, India – 11km North-East of Jaipur. Construction of the Fort began in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I, to serve the purpose of being the main residence of the Rajput Maharajas (Kings of Rajasthan)….
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A day trip to Capri
A day trip to Capri in a nutshell – breathtaking views and eye-watering prices. I guess you can’t expect anything less from a holiday destination frequented by the Carters and the Kardashians. The prices are beyond anything I’ve ever seen. Therefore, I would really recommend spending just the one day on Capri with an itinerary…
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Edinburgh: 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 Edinburgh! 10) Have coffee at the Elephant House, the alleged ‘birthplace’ of Harry Potter. 9) Check out Royal Yacht Britannia. 8) Relax in Princes Street Gardens. 7) Stroll through the Old Town and take…
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Melbourne: 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 Melbourne! 10) Devour authentic Chinese cuisine in Chinatown. 9) Ride the historic tramway. 8) Take the lift up to the Eureka Skydeck for panoramic views across the city and to find ‘Australia’s highest post…
