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Seeing Santa Claus in Lapland with Santa Claus Trips
Our experience of seeing Santa Claus in Lapland, Finland with a package tour I booked up with Santa Claus Trips in the UK.
Daniel Bates
Dec 22, 202411 min read
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Paradise found at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, Maldives
Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa, a luxury resort in the Maldives, the paradise islands of the Indian Ocean. Here is my review of my stay.
Daniel Bates
Sep 4, 20247 min read
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Day trips from London: Dover
Looking for a day trip outside London? Then check out the town of historic Dover & its White Cliffs. Known as the Gateway to Britain.
Daniel Bates
Aug 5, 20249 min read
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Road-Tripping around Finnmark in Arctic Norway & the northernmost parts of Finnish Lapland
Check out the top places I did in Finnmark region of Norway & Utsjoki area of Finland. A top winter destination for Northern Light chasing.
Daniel Bates
Aug 2, 202418 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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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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Corsica, the place to be on the Mediterranean
Thinking of a trip to the island of Corsica, France, then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Jan 29, 202411 min read
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Exploring Riga like a local
Riga, the capital of Latvia is an all-year round destination which has to be checked out & a city very close to my heart.
Daniel Bates
Nov 29, 202334 min read
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St Pierre: Reservations Required
Checking out the town of St Pierre on the French islands of St Pierre & Miquelon, located on the eastern coast of Canada.
Daniel Bates
Oct 25, 202315 min read
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A fun filled weekend in Limerick
Danik's guide on what to do and see whilst exploring the Irish city of Limerick.
Daniel Bates
Oct 24, 202312 min read
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Musings from Newfoundland
Newfoundland, Canada will always be in my heart. This island with all its beauty will always be on my favourite places of all time.
Daniel Bates
Sep 28, 202326 min read
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The perfect city break in Canada, Vancouver
Thinking of a trip to the city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, then check out my guide on what to do and see in the region.
Daniel Bates
Sep 22, 202321 min read
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Must-see sights on a first time visit to Hong Kong
Hong Kong, where do I start? This part of China has always interested I from a very young age and when I got the chance to visit the...
Daniel Bates
Sep 7, 202331 min read
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The Crimson: ideal location to sleep whilst in Jasper
The Crimson Hotel is the ideal place to stay in Downtown Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Find out why by reading Danik's review.
Daniel Bates
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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Hotel Review: The coziest stay in all of Canada at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
One of my favourite Fairmont hotels I have stayed at, the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in the heart of the Jasper National Park, Canada.
Daniel Bates
Jul 25, 20235 min read
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Hotel Review: Breathtaking views from the Fairmont Banff Springs
Danik's hotel review on the impressive Fairmont Banff Springs in the alpine resort of Banff, Alberta, Canada
Daniel Bates
Jul 18, 20236 min read
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The must do and see's in San Francisco for first time visitors
Visiting San Francisco for the first time? Then check out my guide on the top things to see and do in this amazing Californian city.
Daniel Bates
Jul 4, 202314 min read
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Hilton Waikoloa Village resort review
Reviewing my stay at the amazing but very beautiful resort of Hilton Waikoloa Village on Big Hawaii island.
Daniel Bates
Jul 4, 20238 min read
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First-time guide to the Island of Hawai'i
Thinking of heading to the Island in the near future for the first time. Check out my guide on what to do & see, stay and how to get about.
Daniel Bates
Jul 4, 202313 min read
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