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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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Exciting things to do in Lisbon & Sintra
For us, this is one of the best European cities to explore. Check out why (and our handy tips) Lisbon, Portugal is an excellent city break.
Daniel Bates
Jul 20, 202414 min read
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Musing around the beautiful city of Chefchaouen
A fantastic day trip whilst in Northern Morocco is to see the beautiful sky blue buildings of Chefchaouen. Here are my musings.
Daniel Bates
Jul 10, 20246 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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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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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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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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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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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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Top places to check out in Poland
Thinking of a trip to the central European country of Poland, then check out the top places to see & tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Mar 12, 202442 min read
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Hiking around Zakopane, Poland
Places where I have hiked in the Tatra Mountains around Zakopane, Poland, which includes Morskie Oko & Mount Rysy.
Daniel Bates
Mar 8, 202421 min read
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The beautiful coastline of the French & Italian Riviera.
Thinking of a trip to French and Italian Riviera, then check out the top places to see & top tips to help visitors plan their trip.
Daniel Bates
Feb 13, 202432 min read
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Road trippin’ the interior of Gran Canaria - Danik's Gallery
Danik's gallery of the interior of Gran Canaria, one of the Canary Islands which is a part of Spain.
Daniel Bates
Feb 1, 20244 min read
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