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Svalbard Bryggeri: checking out the northernmost brewery in the world
Svalbard Bryggeri (Brewery) is the northernmost brewery in the world located on Svalbard near the North Pole and has to be checked out.
Daniel Bates
Jun 27, 20245 min read
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Road trip on the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula
Driving on the Ring of Kerry & Dingle Peninsula in Ireland is worth visiting for its beautiful sunsets, petit quirky towns & stunning scener
Daniel Bates
Jun 22, 202412 min read
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Brewery tour: Killarney Brewing Company
Killarney Brewing Company, a great brewery tour to be done in County Kerry and is home to one of my all-time favourite lagers.
Daniel Bates
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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Agios Gordios - a Greek budget summer destination
Checking out Agios Gordios, a great budget resort on the island of Corfu, which is great for day trips to southern Albania.
Daniel Bates
Jun 18, 20246 min read
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One day sightseeing guide to Paphos
Paphos on the island of Cyprus is worth visiting for history & beautiful sunsets. Here is a first time guide for visitors to the area.
Daniel Bates
Jun 8, 202414 min read
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Athens Ancient Greek ruins in one day
Athens, the home of the Ancient Greek culture is full of history. Check out my guide on what sites to see whilst on a day trip here.
Daniel Bates
Jun 4, 20247 min read
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A1 PUB CRAWL - part two - Peterborough to Wetherby
Danik's pub crawl as he walks and cycles the length of the A1, UK's longest road & checking out history & pubs on the way.
Daniel Bates
May 30, 202417 min read
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Top places to visit in Normandy
Thinking of a trip to the Normandy region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Apr 28, 202417 min read
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The top Roman sites to check out in the Provence region of France
Thinking of a trip to the Provence region of France then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Apr 23, 202410 min read
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Day trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi
One of the top memorable experiences to have in the French Alps, a trip to the summit of Aiguille du Midi near Chamonix to see Mt Blanc.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20249 min read
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South-western Brittany - an ideal family vacation
We took a weeks vacation as a family to southern Brittany and here are some of the top places to check out in this corner of France.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 202413 min read
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Le Tréport: the setting for the hit TV series Les Témoins
Le Tréport (Normandy, France) is the setting for the hit French TV series Les Témoins. Check out my visit to the seaside town.
Daniel Bates
Apr 20, 20246 min read
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Hiking Mt. Vitosha near Sofia - Danik's Gallery
Looking for an easy hike near the Bulgarian capital of Sofia, Mt. Vitosha is the place to head to.
Daniel Bates
Apr 16, 20242 min read
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Road trippin’ in Andorra - Danik's Gallery
Danik's gallery on photos of the mountains of Andorra, a small country sandwiched between Spain and France.
Daniel Bates
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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San Marino: travel guide for first time visitors
San Marino, one of smallest countries of the world is worth visiting for history & amazing views. Here is a first time guide for visitors.
Daniel Bates
Apr 13, 20248 min read
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Family fun Bavarian style at Freizeitpark Ruhpolding
Looking for a family fun day out in the Bavaria region of Germany? Check out Freizeitpark Ruhpolding, a fairytale theme park.
Daniel Bates
Apr 4, 20248 min read
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Hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way
Danik's journal on hiking Britain’s oldest road, Icknield Way, between Thetford and Dunstable.
Daniel Bates
Mar 29, 202415 min read
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Stevenage Orbital Outer Path
Danik's journal of when he ran on the hiking trail path known as STOOP - Stevenage Orbital Outer Path in Hertfordshire, UK
Daniel Bates
Mar 28, 202412 min read
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Provins: a wonderful day out whilst in Paris
Provins makes an excellent day out from Paris, France. Check out my findings when I explored this amazing medieval town.
Daniel Bates
Mar 19, 20247 min read
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Via Francigena - Stage one: Canterbury Cathedral to the English Channel at Dover, UK
Danik's experience on the first stage of Via Francigena, hiking from Canterbury Cathedral to Dover, UK. First steps towards the Vatican City
Daniel Bates
Mar 18, 202411 min read
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