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De Klompenrit: my ride from Stevenage to Amsterdam
Throwback to Danik's cycling adventure from Stevenage, UK to Amsterdam, Netherlands. The ride was called De Klompenrit & took place in 2015.

Daniel Bates
Jan 31, 202411 min read
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Exploring the Flanders region with it’s World War history
Thinking of a trip to the Flanders region of Belgium, check out the top places to see & historic sites to help visitors plan their trip.

Daniel Bates
Jan 30, 202416 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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The ice caves of Eisriesenwelt - Danik's Gallery
Danik's gallery of the ice caves of Eisriesenwelt near Werfen, Austria.

Daniel Bates
Jan 27, 20243 min read
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Day trip from Berlin: Sanssouci Park, Potsdam
Thinking of a trip to Potsdam, Germany, then check out the number one place to visit there, Sanssouci Park. Ideal day trip from Berlin.

Daniel Bates
Jan 22, 20246 min read
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Interlaken: the ideal base in Switzerland for outdoor adventures
Thinking of a trip to Interlaken and seeing the Jungfrau region, Switzerland, then check out my guide on what to do and see.

Daniel Bates
Jan 8, 202414 min read
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Great Wall of China - Danik's Gallery
Danik's gallery on his short hike on the Great Wall of China, north of Beijing, China

Daniel Bates
Jan 5, 20244 min read
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Checking out Geneva and it's namesake lake
Thinking of a trip to Geneva and the Lake Geneva region, Switzerland, then check out my guide on what to do and see.

Daniel Bates
Dec 21, 202319 min read
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What to do and see in Zermatt for those who do not ski
Thinking of a trip to the resort of Zermatt, Switzerland, then check out my guide on what to do and see in the region.

Daniel Bates
Dec 20, 202317 min read
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Danik's hikes in Slovakia
Places where I have hiked in the Lower Tatra Mountains in Slovakia including Sucha Bela Gorge & around Chopok.

Daniel Bates
Dec 20, 20235 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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Évol - Stunning village in the Pyrénées
Évol, a stunning village in the Pyrénées in South-West France also listed on the Les plus beaux villages de France is a must visit.

Daniel Bates
Oct 24, 20233 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 Ultimate Banff National Park Experience
Danik's guide to the Banff National Park and the town of Banff, Alberta, Canada. Very handy to know if traveling by car.

Daniel Bates
Sep 16, 202310 min read
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Why Jasper is an all-year round destination
Danik's guide on Jasper, Alberta, Canada, what to see and do for the first time visitor.

Daniel Bates
Sep 16, 20238 min read
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Inspirational ideas for visiting the Orkney Islands
Visiting the Orkney Islands for the first time? Then check out Danik's guide on the places to hit up on these historic islands of Scotland.

Daniel Bates
Sep 12, 20239 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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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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Top places to visit in Maui for a young family
A first timers guide to going to Maui, Hawaii. Here you will find what to do & see, where to stay & how to get about.

Daniel Bates
Jun 30, 202318 min read
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