Travel Destinations
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Exploring Vancouver: Gastown, Granville Island, Whale Watching!
When I told people that I was visiting Vancouver, everyone said that a) I would love it (yep!) and b) that I should go whale watching. So, for my second day in Vancouver,…
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A day trip to Grouse Mountain, Vancouver
Around 45 minutes from downtown Vancouver is Grouse Mountain, a pleasantly touristy mountain spot that’s a lot of fun! Not only is there a cable car ride to the top, but there are…
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Vancouver 3 day itinerary
I started off my Pacific Northwest trip by spending three days in Vancouver, which was just about right. I really enjoyed it here – everyone was really friendly and it was so easy…
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Two hours in Positano, Italy
Along the Amalfi Drive is Positano, a pretty village quite literally built into the cliffs. Although there’s not a whole lot to do in Positano compared to say, Amalfi or Sorrento, it’s a…
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Things to do in Amalfi, Italy!
The famous ‘Amalfi Drive’ runs between Sorrento and Amalfi and offers stunning views of the towns along the coastline, as well as the rugged landscape as it meets the sea. I only had…
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Amalfi Coast 5 day itinerary
The Amalfi Coast of Italy has something for everyone – from delicious pasta, pizza, and gelato for foodies, the ruins of Pompeii for history buffs, the luxury island of Capri for geography lovers…
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Seeing the best of Bruges
Walking around Bruges is almost – almost – like stepping into another world. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bruges has beautifully preserved architecture and a great atmosphere. As you walk around you’ll hear…
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Seeing the best of Brussels – in 2 hours!
If you have a few hours to kill before catching the Eurostar, you might wonder if it’s worth bothering to go into Brussels. The answer is yes, you can definitely hit at least…
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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…
