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Noboribetsu Onsen in Winter: Hot springs, snowy walks and smoking vents!
Japan sits above four tectonic plates, making it a hotspot for geothermal activity. As a result there are lots of hot spring onsen towns throughout the country, and there are even a few…
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One day Aomori City itinerary: apples, festivals and more!
I stopped over in a very snowy Aomori on my recent Sapporo and Tohoku trip. Aomori is famous for apples and festivals, and regardless of what time of year you visit, you…
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A three-day itinerary for Porto, Portugal
From the beautiful Douro river to fun museums, from boat trips to Port caves, Porto is a great place to see in 2 or 3 full days. You can’t go too far wrong…
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Exploring Porto’s Old Town
I spent my first full day in Porto exploring some of the neighbourhoods in the west of the city, starting from Miragaia and making my way down to Ribeira (aka Porto’s Old Town)…
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Two hours in Pike Place Market, Seattle
I arrived back to Pike Place Market after my half day trip to Snoqualmie Falls. Upon arrival I wasn’t quite sure how much there would be to do here – turns out there’s…
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Trip Report: a day trip from Seattle to Mt Rainier
Mount Rainier (pronounced ‘ran-eer’, not ‘rain-ee-er’ as I had originally thought) is an active stratovolcano about an hour’s drive from Seattle. As a huge volcano fan I just had to visit! However, it’s…
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Exploring the World of Wine (WOW) near Porto!
Just across the bridge from Porto is the World Of Wine, or WOW. Despite the name, this modern complex is actually home to seven museums, with four of them being centred around port,…
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Exploring Vila Nova de Gaia in Porto, Portugal!
When I visited Porto I stayed on the north side of the river Douro (at the lovely Menina Colina Guesthouse). My balcony faced south, and looking out across the river, all I could…
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What to see and do in Sorrento, Italy!
Whilst there are some places you visit to see or do a particular thing, the joys of Sorrento are in the atmosphere, the shops, and the food. However, there are still some surprises…
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A half-day trip to Snoqualmie Falls, Seattle
I am a huge fan of the original series of Twin Peaks, and so when I visited Seattle I just had to visit Snoqualmie Falls, which appears in the opening titles! However, I…
