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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…
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One day in Seattle: the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and MoPOP!
My first day in Seattle was spent exploring some of the many museums and attractions in the Uptown area. You’ll definitely need more than a day to see absolutely everything here, although depending…
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Seattle 4 day itinerary: mountains, museums and more!
I spent four full days in Seattle after my trip to Vancouver, and let me tell you I absolutely loved it. As with Vancouver, everyone was laid back and friendly and there…
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Exploring Takayama in Gifu Prefecture
For a taste of traditional Japan, Takayama in Gifu prefecture is a great place to visit! As well as the famous festivals it holds in Spring and Autumn, Takayama has preserved shopping streets…
