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A day trip to Blarney Castle, Ireland
Once a mediaeval stronghold, Blarney Castle is now best known as the place where visitors can kiss the Blarney Stone, said to bestow ‘the gift of the gab’ to those brave enough to…
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Visiting Cobh – the perfect day trip from Cork
Cobh (pronounced ‘Cove’) is a gorgeous coastal town situated half an hour from Cork. Although small, it packs a lot of punch for visitors wanting to learn more about Irish history, as well…
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Markets, Museums and Murals – Exploring Cork!
Situated more or less on the southern coast of Ireland, Cork is a walkable city with fantastic food, friendly people, and lots to see and do. It’s also a great place to stay…
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A long weekend in Lisbon, Portugal
Lisbon in Portugal is one of my favourite cities in Europe. It’s a very colourful city, from the tiled buildings to the yellow trams, and a very laid back one too. Top tips…
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Visiting a volcano: my top five experiences!
Although I’ve forgotten most of my school years (thank goodness) I still vividly remember learning about volcanoes in GCSE Geography. I just found them so interesting, and I enjoy reading books and watching…
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Lighthouses & abandoned places: what to do in Portland, Maine!
Blending seaside town with quintessential New England charm, you can easily spend a long weekend in downtown Portland, Maine. Staying in the centre of Portland can be expensive depending on the time of…
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Visiting Ōkunoshima aka Rabbit Island, Japan
If you like both Japan and rabbits then you have to visit Ōkunoshima, aka Rabbit Island. Situated in the Seto Inland Sea, on Ōkunoshima you can explore beautiful scenery, learn about the island’s…
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Exploring Hakone, Japan: Sulphuric eggs, a shrine and a ship!
Just over an hour away from Tokyo, Hakone is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Japan’s capital city. You can easily spend a couple of days here to explore at…
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What to see and do in Saltburn by the Sea
This is the final post of my mini-series about a small stretch of coastline in North East England, focusing on Saltburn, Whitby and the stops on the North York Moors Railway. (For full disclosure, this…
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Visiting the North York Moors Railway!
This is the second in a series of three blog posts about a small stretch of coastline in North East England, focusing on Saltburn, Whitby and the stops on the North York Moors…
